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Q4. Explain the procedures to be followed before, during and after taking bunker and

transferring of the bunker; (8)

(i) state the checklists to be adopted before, during and after bunkering. (4)

(ii) Make a schematic showing the storage and fuel transfer lines on board. (4)

Q3. (a) With a sketch of the fuel line diagram explain the bunkering process and the checks to be undertaken before bunkering, during and after completion of the bunkering operation. (10)

(b) What are the safety features of the fuel line? (6)

Q6. As Second Engineer of a new ship,

a) Prepare standing orders for all future bunkering operations onboard. (7)

b) State why it is very important to obtain a representative sample of heavy fuel bunkers taken. (7)

c) Briefly discuss Marpol sample, In-use sample and on board Sample. (6)

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. With reference to bunkering on board vessel describe the following

a) Initial preparation for H.O. & D.O. bunkering. (7)

b) Precautions for overflow during bunkering. (7)

c) Method of taking soundings during bunkering and operation of line valves (6)

Q9. a) Bunkering as a shipboard operation has its own significance. List out the important inspects of a bunkering operation including the preparation and precaution to be taken to ensure a safe operation. (8)

b) What does the Bunker specification include and how does it affect the engines adversely? Name at least three such ingredients that you expect in a Heavy Fuel Oil bunker and the effects on the engine operation. (8)

Q4. The taking of bunkers is an important aspect of an Engineer's responsibility. (20)

(a) State the safety precautions that should be observed when bunkering.

(b) Explain the importance of taking samples when bunkering.

(c) Explain a preferred method of taking samples.

(d) State the effect of EACH of the following in a fuel oil:

i) High density

ii) High pour point

iii) High water content

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)