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Q8. a) State the hazards which may be encountered when entering an enclosed space and the precautions that should be taken. (5)

b) Sketch and describe an oxygen analyser which can be used to sample the atmosphere in void or closed spaces. (5)

c) Instruction given to person entering the enclosed space as per the ISM procedures. (6)

Q5. a) Explain ''Effective communication" as mentioned in the ISM Code. How can principles of Engine Resource Management be used to improve communication on board and with outsiders. Give two examples of near misses or accidents which were mainly due to incorrect, faulty, or unclear communication and how this could have been avoided through assessment or monitoring?

Q9. With reference to “ISM Code” write short notes on:
a) Masters Review (4)
b) Requirement and Advantages of Familiarization of seafarer onboard (4)
c) Designated Person Ashore (DPA) (4)
d) Functional requirements for a Safety Management System. (4)

Q7) Illustrating differences between major nonconformity, nonconformity, hazardous occurrence and near miss situations, show with examples steps taken by you as Second Engineer in each case for successful handling of the situations.

Q8. With reference to “ISM code” write short notes on. (16)

a) Management Review

b) Advantage of drills and procedure

c) Master overriding authority.

d) Advantage of internal audit.

Q4. The safety management system requires that the Company should provide for measures ensuring that the Company's organization can respond at any time to hazards, accidents and emergency situations involving ships. Underline the Importance of "communication" in "emergency preparedness" and what measures are required for the following (i) contact between ship and the office (ii) communication equipment (iii) dealing with the media (iv) dealing with the next of kin. (16)

Q5. Discuss the following with respect to international safety Management (ISM) Code:

a) Management Review and its agenda (5)

b) Functional requirement and objectives of code. (5)

c) Master responsibility and Authority. (5)

d) Certification and periodical verification. (5)