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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)

Q7. Explain the concept of Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (PSSA) as defined under MARPOL Describe the criteria used to designate a PSSA and the process involved on its declaration. (10)

b) Discuss the protective measures implemented in PSSAs to safeguard the marine environment from potential pollution and operational discharges from ships. (10)

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)

Q8. Explain the following with respect to MARPOL Annex-I

a) Pump room bottom protection. (6)

b) Intact stability of oil tankers. (5)

c) Subdivision and damage stability of oil tankers. (5)

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)

Q6. a) What is a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA) as defined by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and how does it differ from a Special Area under the MARPOL Convention? (7)

b) What are the six special areas designated by MARPOL, where stricter regulations apply to prevent pollution from ships, and what are the specific requirements for each area. (7)

c) Discuss the criteria for designating a PSSA and a Special Area. What additional protective measures are typically implemented in these regions to safeguard the marine environment. (6)

Q2. a) 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)

b) State the requirements for maintaining Garbage management plan and Garbage Record Book, Name the entries to be made in garbage record book. (10)

Q6. What are the various Annexes to the MARPOL 78 convention. Briefly state, what each one of the Annex signifies and the key regulations within each (20)

Q4: A. With reference to MARPOL 73/78, elaborate upon the Second Engineer’s responsibilities with regard to – (10)

i) Avoidance of pollution near coastal and port areas.

 ii) Avoidance of pollution of port atmosphere with smoke.

B. With reference to SOLAS 74 as amended, discuss the following: (10)

i) How fire alarms are distinguished from other alarms.

ii) The requirements for an emergency power supply

Q7. with reference to MARPOL 73/78:

a) Explain the purpose of an oil record book? (2)

b) What is the regulation concerning above requirement? (2)

c) What all is recorded in oil record book part-1? (2)

d) What is SOPEP? (2)

e) What are the contents of a SOPEP locker? (4)

f) Prepare a Pre-Bunkering checklist. (4)

g) Precautions to be taken during bunkering (4)

Q5. What is the purpose/objective of designating special areas under various Annexes of MARPOL convention? What are PSSA’s and how are they different than designated special areas. (20)

Q7. With reference to Annex V of MARPOL 73/78 that deals with the prevention of pollution of the sea by garbage from ships –

a) Define the following terms.

i) Garbage

ii) Nearest land

iii) Special areas (8)

b) State the regulations governing the disposal of garbage outside special areas. (8)