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Q5. Give in detail the verification process a port state Control officer may carry out with respect to the following:

i) Emergency Generator (5)

ii) Auxiliary steering Gear (5)

iii) Lifeboat engine. (5)

iv) Bilge pump. (5)

Q9. How would you test the preparedness of your ship in anticipation of a Port State Control (PSC) inspection, before arrival port in the following areas: (20)

a) Paint store and galley

b) Fire control station and CO2 room

c) Steering gear including chemical locker

d) Lifeboat deck

Q7. i) Explain how you will prepare your good vessel for a routine inspection by PSC at vessel’s next port of call. (10)

ii) State the precautions that you will consider, so that the vessel is not considered for detention by the attending PSCO. (10)

Q7. With reference to port state Control

a) List the certificates which a port State Control officer may like to see during inspection. (8)

b) What do you understand by the following (12)

(i) Clear Grounds

(ii) Detailed inspection of the ship

(iii) Operational Control

(iv) Suspension of inspection