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Q3. (a) What are human related factors taken into account at potential risk factors in a risk assessment on ships? Name three such human risks and possible risk mitigation measures  that could be taken for each of them.

(b) You are a chief engineer on a 60,000 DWT bulk carrier. Your ship had a major breakdown of the main engine turbocharger, Your vessel is unable to make more than 4 Knots speed. In consultation  with the master , you are contemplating diverting to the port of  Durban just 40nm away. Explain you would do a risk assessment to evaluate the risk of engine failure during the approach