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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)

Q9. Explain the following terms/statements: -

a) Categories of Noxious liquid substance (5)

b) Special Areas as defined in MARPOL 73/78 (5)

c) Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (5)

d) Designated fuel oil sampling points (5)

Q9. a) Briefly describe the environmental impact of Nox and Sox and allowable limitations as per Annex VI of MARPOL in emissions control areas and outside emission control areas. (8)

b) Briefly describe methods to control Nox emission. (8)

Q4. 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)

Q9. With reference to MARPOL Annex IV
a) Draw a biological sewage treatment plant and explain the principle of operation. (8)
b) Periodical maintenance and checks and tests required to be done to verify the effectiveness of the above system. (8)