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Q1. In engine rooms that are operated under UMS conditions describe with the aid of sketches how the following are monitored:

(a) The perforation of a high-pressure fuel pipe (7)

(b) The imminence or possibility of a scavenge fire (7)

(c) Engine room bilges (6)

Q2. With reference to the ISPS Code state the following.

(a) Duties of ship's security officer (8)

(b) Shipping company's responsibilities (6)

(c) Certificate issued as per the code and its validity (6)

Q3. (a) Sketch and describe a non-portable 136-liter foam fire extinguisher (8)

(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 engine should generate foam (3)

(e) Where on board ship would you expect such an extinguisher to be located (3)

Q4. i) How do ships contribute to marine pollution? Name a few potential marine pollution sources. (10)

ii) What is the impact of shipping operations on the environment? (5)

iii) How can shipping pollution be reduced? Name some of the measures which could help. (5)

Q5. a) Describe the routine testing required for self-contained breathing apparatus sets. (10)

b) Describe the procedure to be adopted to find missing personnel in a smoke-filled accommodation area. (10)

Q6. (a) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, the braking arrangement for the controlled lowering of lifeboats (10)

(b) State the periodic survey requirements relating to the wire rope fall of lifeboats (10)

Q7. (a) Sketch a simple line diagram showing a shipboard oily water separator in series with a coalescing second stage (8)

(b) Briefly describe the above arrangement and its operations also state the allowable oil content in p.p.m. of the discharge effluent from such an arrangement (8)

(c) Explain how oil density and temperature relate to separation (4)

Q8. (a) List the SOLAS requirements for steering gear system of an ocean going ship. (10)

(b) Describe the drills and exercises mandated by the SOLAS convention with regards to the steering gear system with reference to the convention. (10)

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)

Q3. 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)

Q4. Considering that the engine room is the most common single space on board ships for fire to break out, discuss the merits and demerits of the following fixed firefighting systems: (20)

(a) Carbon dioxide

(b) Pressure water spray

(c) High expansion foam

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)

Q6. (a) Define inert gas and its purpose on a ship. Explain with a neat sketch the key components of an Inert gas plant on an oil tanker. (16)

(b) What is the statutory requirements for the provision of an Inert Gas system on an oil tanker?

Q7. 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)

Q8. 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)