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Q4. With reference to MARPOL Annex IV; A. Draw a biological sewage treatment plant and explain the principal of operation B. Periodical maintenance and checks and tests required to be done to verify the effectiveness of the above system.

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)

Q2. i) What is the definition of garbage on ships and what all types of garbage are there onboard. (8)

ii) Which Annex of MARPOL is concerned with the prevention of pollution from garbage? Name any certificate/record associated with needs to be carried on ship. (6)

iii) Name the special areas under the Marpol Annex related to Garbage. (6)

Q1. i) How does sewage discharge from the ship affect the environment? (5)

ii) Sketch and describe aerobic sewage treatment system (10)

iii) Name the special areas under Marpol Annex IV? What is 'Black water’ and 'Grey water’? (5)

Q3. i) What size and type of ship does MARPOL ANNEX I apply? Name the statutory certificate issued under this annex. (5)

ii) What is standard discharge connection also known as Marpol flange and explain same with sketch and dimensions. (10)

iii) Name the special areas under Marpol Annex. (5)

Q6. Write short notes on

a) Garbage Record Book. (5)

b) Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78. (5)

c) SOPEP. (5)

d) ODS Record Book. (5)

Q2. i) What are the different types of garbages that are generated on board as per Marpol Annex V, and what are the provisions for dealing with them? (10)

ii) State the requirements for maintaining Garbage management plan and Garbage Record Book, Name the entries to be made in garbage record book. (6)

iii) What are the indications that a ship is following the provisions of Marpol Annex V during inspection. (4)

Q7.a) What is the NOx Technical File on board ships, and why it is important? Describe the information contained within this file and its role in ensuring compliance with MARPOL Annex VI regulations regarding nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. (12)

b) Discuss the procedures for maintaining and updating the NOx Technical File and the potential consequences of non-compliance. (8)

Q9.a) Briefly discuss the types of records that can be maintained electronically under MARPOL and the approval process for ERBs. (10)

b) Highlight the advantages of using ERBs compared to traditional paper-based record books and state the measures required to ensure data integrity and security. (10)

Q3. Write short notes on

(a) Garbage Record Book (5)

(b) Discharge criteria as per Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78 (5)

(c) High pressure Water mist system in the engine room (5)

(d) Safeties in a pump room of an oil tanker (5)

Q6. (a) What are 'harmful substances in packaged form' and which part of MARPOL is concerned with these types of substances? (6)

(b) State the objectives of IMDG code. State it's principles; Which part of SOLAS can be related to this code. (6)

(c) What are the packaging groups/classes associated with this code? (8)

Q9. With reference to MARPOL 73/78:

(a) Explain the purpose of an Oil record book? (4)

(b) What are the regulations concerning above requirement? (4)

(c) What are the entries made in the Oil Record Book Part-1? (4)

(d) What is SOPEP? List the items you find inside a SOPEP locker? (4)

(e) With the aid of a checklist, illustrate the precautionary measures during bunkering and after completion of the operation. (4)