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T H E C O R R E C T I O N S T O C O R R E C T I O N S @ D I E S E L S H I P . C O M

JULY 2013

Q1.A fire in the exhaust gas boiler on a motor ship may develop in two or three stages. With reference to such situations; discuss:

a) The factors which could be responsible for initiation and development of:

i) Ignition of soot; ii) Small soot fires; iii) High temperature fires;

b) State the standing instruction you, as Second Engineer Officer, would issue to watch keepers with respect to the action to be

taken in the event of a boiler uptake fire.

2007/SR8 2011/SR11 2012/SR2 2011/SR14 2012/SR6 2012/SR7 2013/SR7

Q2. a) Sketch a line diagram of an automatic water sprinkler fire detection/alarm and fire fighting system fitted in accommodation

and service spaces of passenger vessels.

b) Describe the system sketched above and its mode of operation

c) State the action that should be taken after the use of sea water in the fire fighting system

2011/SR11 2011/SR6 2011/SR1 2012/SR2 2012/SR6 2012/SR7 2013/SR7

Q3. a) A hydraulically operated ballast tank valve situated in the duct keel has failed to close. State, as Second Engineer, your

procedure for directing safe entry by engine room staff to the duct keel to ascertain the cause and possibility to carry out a repair.

b) State if any procedure is to be followed before making an entry and the relevant IMO code under which such procedure is

required

2009/SR2 2007/SR8 2006/SR5 2006/SR1 2011/SR1 2010/SR2 2011/SR7

2011/SR11 2012/SR2 2012/SR4 2012/SR6 2012/SR7

Q4. Describe a vacuum sewage system , With reference to the system described in a):

i) State ONE advantage of the system;

ii) State why a holding tank may be required to be fitted to the system;

iii) State the problems resulting from the retention of untreated sewage in a holding tank.

2009/Sr3 2009/Sr2 2008/Sr10 2008/Sr1 2007/Sr2 2006/Sr4 2011/SR1

2009/SR1 2012/sr10 2013/SR6 2013/SR7

Q5. A) As Second Engineer of a new ship, prepare standing orders for all future bunkering operations. (b) (i) State why it is very

important to obtain a representative sample of heavy fuel bunkers taken (ii) State how a representative sample is obtained.

(iii) What information is provided in bunker Delivery note (BDN).

2009/Sr6 2008/Sr3 2007/Sr4 2009/Sr3 2008/Sr3 6-7/EMG 2007/sr1

2006/Sr8 2006/Sr7 2006/Sr4 5-6/Sr EMG 2011/sr2 2010/sr4 2012/sr1

2012/sr10 2013/SR7

Q6. With respect to MARPOL 73/78, Annex - II, Noxious liquid chemicals are divided into categories;

a) State the number of categories, and what does each category signify.

b) State the requirement of Procedures and Arrangements Manual, and what information is available.

2009/Sr3 2006/Sr4 2011/sr1 2012/sr10 2013/SR6

Q7. For an ISM certification, explain the key clauses, which are required to be complied with obtaining Interim DOC, State the

responsibility of a Second Engineer with respect to satisfactory implementation of SMS on board ship.

2009/SR3 2007/SR4 2011/SR8 2013/SR2 2013/SR7

Q8. With reference to Port State Control:

a) State the various MOUs and the purpose of having a port state control regime.

b) Give at lest 3 examples of deficiency which may lead to detention of your vessel.

c) If your vessel gets detained by the PSCO owing to a deficiency, what woul be your action for redressal.

2012/SR8 2013/SR2 2013/SR7

Q9. Write reference to gravity life boat davits; state the purpose of the following:

a)Centrifugal brake,


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b) Dead mans handle, c) Davit limit switch.

2009/Sr3 2007/Sr4 2011/sr9 2013/SR2 2013/SR7

JUNE 2013

Q1: With reference to an emergency fire pump state

The regulation that influence its location, capacity and power.

How the power supply to emergency pump is ensured?

Why a relief valve is necessary on the deck main?

2009/Sr3 2013/SR6

Q2. Sketch and describe a total flooding CO2 gas system suitable for the protection of machinery spaces.

State, with reasons, which valve should be operated first in the system shown in (a)

State the requirements that determine the amount of gas carried in a C02 fire fighting system.

2009/SR5 2006/SR8 2005-6/SREMG 2011/SR3 2009/SR4 2006/SR10 2005/SR11

2011/SR12 2013/SR3

Q3.What is understood by green ship? Describe its salient features.2013/SR6

Q4. Describe a vacuum sewage system

With reference to the system described in (a):

(i) State ONE advantage of the system;

(ii) State why a holding tank may be required to be fitted to the system;

(iii) State the problems resulting from the retention of untreated sewage in a holding tank.

2009/Sr3 2009/Sr2 2008/Sr10 2008/Sr1 2007/Sr2 2006/Sr4 2011/SR1

2009/SR1 2012/sr10 2013/SR6

Q5. Receiving of bunkers is an important aspect of a Senior Engineers responsibility

(a)Stale the safety precautions that should be observed when bunkering

(b) Explain the importance of taking samples when bunkering.

(c) Explain a preferred method of taking samples

(d) Slate the details available in bunker delivery note (BDN).

(e) State the effect of EACH of the following in a fuel oil:

High density;

High pour point;

High water content.

2009/sr8 2007/sr10 2007/sr5 2011/sr7 2011/sr4 2011/sr2 2010/SR11

2010/sr3 2010/sr4 2010/sr9 2010/sr1 EMG/2009 2005/SR4 2005/sr122006/sr10 2006/sr6 2006/sr8 2006/sr9 2010/sr6 2011/sr11 2011/sr4

2011/sr2 2012/SR2 2012/SR4 2012/SR6 2013/SR4 2013/SR6

Q6. With respect to MARPOL 73/78, Annex - II, Noxious liquid chemicals are divided into categories;

(a) State the number of categories, and what does each category signify.

(b) State the requirement of Procedures and Arrangements Manual, and what information is available.

2009/Sr3 2006/Sr4 2011/sr1 2012/sr10 2013/SR6

Q7. With reference to classification societys survey, explain the following

a) Why a Class certificate is issued to a newly built ship after satisfactory completion of survey and sea trials, what is the purpose

of a Class certificate?

b) Is it necessary to call a Class surveyor after repair or alteration to the ships structure If so, why?c) Describe the requirement for initial and periodical survey respect to International Load Line Certificate.


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2011/SR2 2010/SR1 2008/SR1 2009/SR8 2008/SR5 2008/SR6 2008/SR4

2006-7/SREMG 2007/SR9 2007/SR1 2006/SR8 2011/SR10 2010/SR6 2012/SR7

2013/SR6

Q8.A) Explain the principles underlying the STCW Convention.

b) Explain how as a senior engineer you would implement the regulation for controlling and monitoring of minimum hours of rest

for watch keepers.c) What type of specific shipboard familiarization is required to be given?

d) List the areas in which training is required and areas it is desirable.

2009/SR5 2009/SR2 2008/SR12 2008/SR10 2008/SR8 2008/SR3

2007/SR10 2007/SR5 2007/SR5 2007/SR2 2006/SR5 2006/SR4

2007/SR6 2010/SR10 2011/SR11 6-7/SREMG 2006/SR3 2010/SR2

2011/SR4 2011/SR3 2011/SR12 2012/SR3 2012/SR7 2012/SR8

2012/SR09 2013/SR3 2013/SR4 2013/SR6

Q9. With reference to the 1978 SOLAS protocol, which outlines mandatory requirements for steering gear tests and drills?

(a) Describe the test procedure to be carried out within the, 12 hours before departure on a sea-voyage;

(b) Describe the emergency steering drills that must take place at least once every, 3 months;

(c) State how often the test in (a) and the drill in (b) should be carried out for ships which regularly engage on voyages of short

duration.

2008/SR12 2007/SR7 5-6/SR EMG 2010/SR2 2011/SR3 2011/SR12 2012/SR1

2012/SR09 2013/SR6

APRIL 2013

Q1. Sketch and describe a foam system suitable for the protection of machinery and deck space of an oil tanker.

2010/SR6 2012/sr1

Q2. Sketch and describe the following detectors, explaining their mode of operation and stating where they would be fitted in the

machinery spaces:

Flash or sudden flare up fire detector;

Combustion or smoke detector.

2009/Sr3 2008/SrEMG 5-6/Sr EMG 2012/sr1

Q3. With reference to SOLAS-74 amendments 2000, enumerate with respect to fire pumps the requirements for the following: -

(a)Location of the space; (4)

(b)Access to the emergency fire pump; (4)

(c)Ventilation of the emergency fire pump space; (4)

(d)Additional pumps for cargo ships; (4)

(e)Capacity of fire pumps. (4)

2009/Sr7 2008/Sr3 2010/sr12 2011/sr4 2012/sr1

Q4. (a) Describe information which is available in the record which is attached as a supplement to the IOPP Certificate, for a bulk

carries and oil tanker.

(a)What are the provisions for engine room under MARPOL 73/78 Annex -1, for large ocean going vessel?

(b)What is IBC Code and what Certificates are issued under the Code and to which ship?

2009/Sr7 2009/Sr6 2008/Sr10 2008/Sr1 2007/Sr6 2007/Sr2 2011/sr42011/sr3 2011/sr12 2012/SR4 2012/SR8 2013/SR4



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High density;

High pour point;

High water content.

2009/sr8 2007/sr10 2007/sr5 2011/sr7 2011/sr4 2011/sr2 2010/11

2010/sr3 2010/sr4 2010/sr9 2010/sr1 EMG/2009 2005/SR4 2005/sr12

2006/sr10 2006/sr6 2006/sr8 2006/sr9 2010/sr6 2011/sr11 2011/sr4

2011/sr2 2012/SR2 2012/SR4 2012/SR6 2013/SR4

Q6. Sketch and describe a bilge oil separator with controls and alarm also mention

Briefly the international regulations made to prevent the pollution hazard.

Construct a set of instructions with respect to (a) using the following guidelines, for Watch keepers. The procedure when

outside the twelve mile limit and not in a special area;The procedure inside the twelve mile limit and in space areas;

The procedure for logging the discharges;

The disposal of oily residues for vessels with incinerator not in operation.

2011/sr2 2010/sr1 2011/sr8 2010/sr6 2011/sr3 2013/SR4

Q7. Explain the principle of port State control and give in detail the verification the Port State Control Officer may carry out with

particular reference to the following;

a) Emergency generator

b) Auxiliary steering gear

c) Lifeboat engine

d) Bilge pumps

e) SOPEP

2008/SR10 2010/SR11 2010/SR1 2011/SR3 2009/SR4 2008/SR9 2008/SR6

2009/SR5 2008/SR8 2008/SR5 2008/SR4 2007/SR7 2007/SR2 2007/SR1

2006/SR1 2011/SR8 2011/SR2 2011/SR12 2012/SR3 2012/SR7 2012/SR9

2012/SR12 2013/SR3 2013/SR4

Q8. A) Explain the principles underlying the STCW Convention.


for watch keepers.

c) What type of specific shipboard familiarization is required to be given?


2009/SR5 2009/SR2 2008/SR12 2008/SR10 2008/SR8 2008/SR3

2007/SR10 2007/SR5 2007/SR5 2007/SR2 2006/SR5 2006/SR4


2011/SR4 2011/SR3 2011/SR12 2012/SR3 2012/SR7 2012/SR8

2012/SR09 2013/SR3 2013/SR4

Q9. (a) State the instructions you as Second Engineer will give to watch

keepers with respect to boiler uptake fire;

(b) State how the incidence of uptake fires may be minimized. State the reasons for blow-back from the furnace of an auxiliary boiler.


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(d) State the standing instructions you might have received from your Chief Engineer

With respect to the avoidance of boiler furnace blow-back. (20)

2008/Sr8 2006/Sr8 2006/Sr3 5-6/SrEMG 2007/Sr1 2010/sr2 2012/SR3

2013/SR4

MARCH 2013

Q1: Give reasoned explanation as to why?

a) Watertight doors are generally located in machinery, spaces and fire doors in accommodation spaces?

b) All fire and watertight doors-can be closed and opened from either side?

c) Alarms are normally associated with watertight doors only?

d) Compared to fire doors, watertight doors are cumbersome in construction and slow in action.

2009/SR7 2008/SR3 2010/SR10 2013/SR3

Q2: With reference to fire smothering agents explain as to why:a)Effectiveness of foam is directly related to its degree of effervescence and surface tension?

b)Low expansion foam is best suited for use against localized fire, whilst high expansion foam is most effective in major

conflagrations?

c)In the absence of foam appliances, water jets can be effectively used against oil fires?

2009/SR7 2008/SR3 6-7/SREMG 2006/SR8 2010/SR10 2013/SR3

Q3. A) Sketch and describe a total flooding CO2gas system suitable for the protection of machinery spaces.

b) State, with reasons, which valve should be operated first in the system shown in Q.1 (a)

2009/SR5 2006/SR8 2005-6/SREMG 2011/SR3 2009/SR4 2006/SR10 2005/SR11

2011/SR12 2013/SR3

Q4. With reference to oil monitoring of bilge and tanker ballast discharges;

a) Describe with a sketch, the general arrangement of an oil monitoring system;

b) State the inputs that are recorded

c) Explain the difficulties encountered with the efficient operation of the oil monitoring system.

2008/SR9 2008/SR6 2008/SR4 2007/SR8 2007/SR7 2010/SR12 2011/SR10

2011/SR11 2011/SR9 2012/SR2 2012/SR09 2012/SR12 2013/SR3


particular reference to the following;a) Emergency generator


c) Lifeboat engine

d) Bilge pumps

e) SOPEP

2008/SR10 2010/SR11 2010/SR1 2011/SR3 2009/SR4 2008/SR9 2008/SR6

2009/SR5 2008/SR8 2008/SR5 2008/SR4 2007/SR7 2007/SR2 2007/SR1

2006/SR1 2011/SR8 2011/SR2 2011/SR12 2012/SR3 2012/SR7 2012/SR9

2012/SR12 2013/SR3 2013/SR4

Q6. With reference to chemical tankers:

a) Sketch a suitable cargo pumping and stripping system, labelling the component parts and indicating the direction of fluid flow;


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b) State the requirements of the regulations involved to reduce pollution of the sea by chemical tanker cargoes.

2011/SR10 2010/SR6 2012/SR7 2012/SR09

2012/SR12 2013/SR3

Q6. A) Explain the principles underlying the STCW Convention.


for watch keepers.

c) What type of specific shipboard familiarization is required to be given?


2009/SR5 2009/SR2 2008/SR12 2008/SR10 2008/SR8 2008/SR3

2007/SR10 2007/SR5 2007/SR5 2007/SR2 2006/SR5 2006/SR4


2011/SR4 2011/SR3 2011/SR12 2012/SR3 2012/SR7 2012/SR8

2012/SR09 2013/SR3 2013/SR4

Q7. A) State the hazards which may be encountered when entering an enclosed space and the precautions that should be taken.b) Sketch and describe an oxygen analyser which can be used to sample the atmosphere in void or closed spaces.

c) Instruction given to junior as per the ISM procedures.

2008/SR12 2006/SR4 2011/SR4 2013/SR3

Q8: What in your view are the ideal requirements for lifeboat engine? Are they spelt out anywhere in SOLAS 74? Are these engines

certified by any authority?

2009/SR8 2008/SR12 2008/SR6 2008/SR4 2007/SR4 2011/SR10 2013/sr3

FEBRUARY 2013

Q1. The fire protection provided for the propulsion motor and generator of a diesel electric drive vessel is usually one of the

following methods:

a) Fixed foam extinguisher

b) Fixed CO 2 system

c) Steam smothering system

d) Dry Chemical Powder

2009/SR6 2008/SR12 2008/SR10 2008/SR9 2008/SR8 2008/SR5 2008/SR4

2007/SR4 2009/SR8 2011/SR1 2011/SR10 2011/SR9 2012/SR3 2012/SR8

2013/SR2Q2. A) i) Discuss the various hazards and problems which are associated with electric cable insulation in the event of fire

ii) Suggest remedies for these problems.

b) State how the spread of fire may be reduced by the method used for installing electric cables.

2009/SR8 2008/SR12 2008/SR11 2008/SR10 2008/SR6 2008/SR4 2008/SR2

2007/SR9 2007/SR4 2011/SR10 2012/SR8 2013/SR2

Q4. Explain the following terms/statements:

a) Categories of Noxious liquid substance.

b) Special Areas as defined in MARPOL 73/78

c) Double hull tanker


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2009/SR6 2008/SR3 2007/SR4 2010/SR12 2010/SR9 2012/SR4 2013/SR2



2009/SR3 2007/SR4 2011/SR8 2013/SR2

Q8. With reference to Port State Control:

a) State the various MOUs and the purpose of having a port state control regime.

b) Give at lest 3 examples of deficiency which may lead to detention of your vessel.

c) If your vessel gets detained by the PSCO owing to a deficiency, what woul be your action for redressa.

2012/SR8 2013/SR2


(a)Centrifugal brake,

(b) Dead mans handle,(c) Davit limit switch.

2009/Sr3 2007/Sr4 2011/sr9 2013/SR2

DECEMBER 2012

(a) Discuss the responsibility of flag state under ILO maritime labour convention 2006.

200/Sr3

2. In the event of a failure of the main electrical power supply on a ship, an emergency source of power must be available. State

the circuits which must be fed from such a source and discuss the reasons governing the selection of such circuits.

2009/SR5 2011/SR3 2099/SR4 2008/SR4 2007/SR4 2005/SR11 2006/EMG

2011/SR12 2012/SR9 2012/sr12

3: a) i) With respect to the hazardous areas of tankers, explain the term flameproof (Ed) for electrical equipment.

ii) State the type of electrical equipment that would be protected in this way.

b) List likely defects of flameproof equipment.

2009/SR5 2008/SR9 5-6/SR EMG 2011/SR12 2012/SR6 2012/SR9 2012/SR12

Q4. With reference to oil monitoring of bilge and tanker ballast discharges;

a) Describe with a sketch, the general arrangement of an oil monitoring system;b) State the inputs that are recorded

c) Explain the difficulties encountered with the efficient operation of the oil monitoring system.

2008/SR9 2008/SR6 2008/SR4 2007/SR8 2007/SR7 2010/SR12 2011/SR10

2011/SR11 2011/SR9 2012/SR2 2012/SR09 2012/SR12



a) Emergency generator


c) Lifeboat engine

d) Bilge pumps


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e) SOPEP

2008/SR10 2010/SR11 2010/SR1 2011/SR3 2009/SR4 2008/SR9 2008/SR6

2009/SR5 2008/SR8 2008/SR5 2008/SR4 2007/SR7 2007/SR2 2007/SR1

2006/SR1 2011/SR8 2011/SR2 2011/SR12 2012/SR3 2012/SR7 2012/SR9

2012/SR12


a) Sketch a suitable cargo pumping and stripping system, labelling the component parts and indicating the direction of fluid flow;

b) State the requirements of the regulations involved to reduce pollution of the sea by chemical tanker cargoes.

2011/SR10 2010/SR6 2012/SR7 2012/SR09

2012/SR12

Q7. A) What do you understand by the terms Convention, Protocol, and Amendments? State in which order these will be adopted

by the IMO.

b) What procedure is nowadays followed for putting the amendments into effect?

2007/Sr8 2011/sr11 2010/sr6 2011/sr1 2012/SR2 2012/SR4 2012/SR12

Q8. Write short notes on:

a) Role of Recognized Organization (Classification Societies) on ship

b) Enhanced survey program (ESP)

c) Condition Assessment Scheme (CAS) for oil tankers.

2009/SR8 2008/SR EMG 2007/SR10 2007/SR8 2007/SR5 2006/SR5 2011/SR2

2011/SR7 2010/SR1 2010/SR11 2009/SR1 2008/SR7 2010/SR6 2011/SR8

2011/SR11 2011/SR1 2012/SR1 2012/SR2 2012/SR4 2012/SR12

Q9: A new instrument by IMO for the Control and Management of ships Ballast Water and sediments will be in force in the near

future. In relation to this discuss the following;

a) The need for such a convention

b) What are the options available for treatment of Ballast Water, and the methods being used presently?

c) What are the responsibility as a flag State and port State?

2009/SR6 2006/SR1 2010/SR12 2010/SR6 2012/SR12

NOVEMBER 2012

Q1: With reference to an emergency fire pump state

The regulation that influence its location, capacity and power.

How the power supply to emergency pump is ensured?

Why a relief valve is necessary on the deck main?

2009/Sr3

Q2. (a) Sketch and describe a total flooding CO2gas system suitable for the protection of machinery spaces.

(b) State, with reasons, which valve should be operated first in the system shown in(a)

2009/Sr5 2006/Sr8 2005-6/SrEMG 2011/sr3 2009/sr4 2006/sr10 2005/sr11

2011/sr12 2012/sr9

Q3: (a)(i) With respect to the hazardous areas of tankers, explain the term flameproof (Ed)

For electrical equipment.


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(ii) State the type of electrical equipment that would be protected in this way.

(b) List likely defects of flameproof equipment.

2009/Sr5 2008/Sr9 5-6/Sr EMG 2011/sr12 2012/SR6 2012/SR9 2012/sr10

2012/sr9

Q4: If a small amount of oil is spilled during bunkering and causes a sheen upon the water, state what should be the procedure

adopted for pollution control, information to authorities and subsequent bunkering practice.

(20)

2009/Sr2 2008/Sr10 2007/Sr2

Q5. (a) Describe a vacuum sewage system.

(b) With reference to the system described in (a):




2009/Sr3 2009/Sr2 2008/Sr10 2008/Sr1 2007/Sr2 2006/Sr4 2011/SR12009/SR1 2012/sr10

Q6: With reference to the following two types of dispersants explain what they are, and where are used:

Conventional dispersant, (10)

Concentrate dispersant. (10)

2009/Sr2 2008/Sr10 2007/Sr2 2007/Sr7



2009/Sr3 2007/Sr4 2011/SR8

Q8. With reference to port State control, state the various MOUs and the purpose of having a port state control regime. Giveat lest

3 examples of deficiency which may lead to detention of your vessel. If your vessel gets detained by the PSCO owing to a

deficiency, what woul be your action for redressa.

2012/SR8


(a)Centrifugal brake,

(b) Dead mans handle,(c) Davit limit switch.2009/Sr3 2007/Sr4 2011/sr9

OCTOBER 2012

Q1. Explain in detail a fixed gas fire extinguisher system, indicating the quantity of the fire-extinguishing medium, the controls

required for the system, installation requirements and training required to bring the system to be readily operated.

2012/sr08 2012/sr10

Q2. In the event of a failure of the main electrical power supply on a ship, an emergency source of power must be available. State



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2009/Sr5 2011/sr3 2099/sr4 2008/sr4 2007/sr4 2005/sr11 2006/EMG

2011/sr12 2012/sr10

Q3a)(i) With respect to the hazardous areas of tankers, explain the term flameproof (Ed)




2009/Sr5 2008/Sr9 5-6/Sr EMG 2011/sr12 2012/sr6 2012/sr10 2012/sr9


(b) With reference to the system described in (a):




2009/Sr3 2009/Sr2 2008/Sr10 2008/Sr1 2007/Sr2 2006/Sr4 2011/SR1

2009/SR1 2012/sr10






2012/sr10

Q6. Divided into categories;

State the number of categories, and what does each category signify.

State the requirement of Procedures and Arrangements Manual, and what information is available.

2009/Sr3 2006/Sr4 2011/sr1 2012/sr10

Q7. As Second Engineer of a ship, what steps you will take to familiarize the engine room staff with their respective duties and also

to combat an emergency on board?

2008/Sr5 2008/Sr6 2008/Sr4 2011/sr10 2010/sr9 2012/sr10

Q8. You have joined a vessel as a Second Engineer, which is about to undertake a six-month round voyage. Describe the key issues

that you will attend and provide guidance to juniors towards proper Planned Maintenance of Engine Room and associated areasunder ISM Codes.

2008/Sr5 2008/Sr6 2008/Sr4 2011/sr10 2012/sr10

Q9. With reference to classification societys survey, explain the following; Whya Class certificate is issued to a newly built ship

after satisfactory completion of survey and sea trials, what is the purpose of a Class certificate? Is it necessary to call a Class

surveyor after repair or alteration to the ships structure If so, why?Describe the requirement for initial and periodical survey

respect to International Load Line Certificate.

2011/sr2 2010/sr1 2008/sr1 2009/sr8 2008/sr5 2008/sr6 2008/sr4

2006-7/srEMG 2007/sr9 2007/sr1 2006/sr8 2011/sr10 2010/sr6 2012/sr7

2012/sr10


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SEPTEMBER 2012


(b) State, with reasons, which valve should be operated first in the system shown in(a)


2011/sr12 2012/sr9




2011/sr12 2012/SR9 2012/sr10 2012/sr9

Q3: (a)(i) With respect to the hazardous areas of tankers, explain the term flameproof (Ed)


(ii) State the type of electrical equipment that would be protected in this way.(b) List likely defects of flameproof equipment.

2009/Sr5 2008/Sr9 5-6/Sr EMG 2011/sr12 2012/SR6 2012/SR9 2012/sr10

2012/sr9

Q4. With reference to oil monitoring of bilge and tanker ballast discharges; Describe with a sketch, the general arrangement of an

oil monitoring system; State the inputs that are recorded; explain the difficulties encountered with the efficient operation of the oil

monitoring system.

2008/Sr9 2008/Sr6 2008/Sr4 2007/Sr8 2007/Sr7 2010/sr12 2011/sr10

2011/sr11 2011/sr9 2012/SR2 2012/SR09



Emergency generator, Auxiliary steering gear, Lifeboat engine, Bilge pumps, SOPEP

2008/sr10 2010/sr11 2010/sr1 2011/sr3 2009/sr4 2008/sr9 2008/sr6

2009/sr5 2008/sr8 2008/sr5 2008/sr4 2007/sr7 2007/sr2 2007/sr1

2006/sr1 2011/sr8 2011/sr2 2011/sr12 2012/SR3 2012/sr7 2012/SR9

Q6:With reference to chemical tankers:(b) Sketch a suitable cargo pumping and stripping system, 12rides12ss the component parts and indicating the direction of

fluid flow; (b) State the requirements of the regulations involved to reduce pollution of the sea by chemical tanker

cargoes.

2011/sr10 2010/sr6 2012/Sr7 2012/SR09

Q7. With respect to a heavy fuel oil system describe the instructions you will give to juniors regards.

Bunkering arrangements with safety fittings provided.

On-board oil purification system.

Remote shutoff arrangements

How environmental pollution is avoided?Temperature control arrangement


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The use of the Oil Record Book.

2009/Sr5 2007/Sr6 2006/Sr3 2011/sr3 2009/sr4 2006/sr11 2006/sr6

2011/sr12 2012/SR09

Q8. With reference to the 1978 SOLAS protocol which outlines mandatory requirements for steering gear tests and drills.

(a)Describe the test procedure to be carried out within the 12 hours before departure on a sea-voyage; (b)Describe the emergency

steering drills that must take place at least once every 3 months;

State how often the test in (a) and the drill in (b) should be carried out for ships which regularly engage on voyages of short

duration.


2012/SR09

Q9. (a) Explain the principles underlying the STCW Convention.

(b)Explain how as a senior engineer you would implement the regulation for controlling and monitoring of minimum hours of rest

for watch keepers.

What type of specific shipboard familiarization is required to be given.

d) List the areas in which training is required and areas it is desirable.2009/Sr5 2009/Sr2 2008/Sr12 2008/Sr10 2008/Sr8 2008/Sr3

2007/Sr10 2007/Sr5 2007/Sr5 2007/Sr2 2006/Sr5 2006/Sr4

2007/Sr6 2010/sr10 2011/sr11 6-7/SrEMG 2006/Sr3 2010/sr2

2011/sr4 2011/sr3 2011/sr12 2012/SR3 2012/Sr7 2012/sr8

2012/SR09

AUGUST 2012

Q1. Explain in detail a fixed gas fire extinguisher system, indicating the quantity of the fire-extinguishing medium, the controls

required for the system, installation requirements and training required to bring the system to be readily operated.

2012/sr08 2012/sr10




2011/sr12 2012/sr10 2012/sr9

Q3a)(i) With respect to the hazardous areas of tankers, explain the term flameproof (Ed)



(c) List likely defects of flameproof equipment.



(b) With reference to the system described in (a):(i) State ONE advantage of the system;



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2009/Sr3 2009/Sr2 2008/Sr10 2008/Sr1 2007/Sr2 2006/Sr4 2011/SR1

2009/SR1 2012/sr10






2012/sr10

Q6. Divided into categories;

State the number of categories, and what does each category signify.

State the requirement of Procedures and Arrangements Manual, and what information is available.

2009/Sr3 2006/Sr4 2011/sr1 2012/sr10

Q7. As Second Engineer of a ship, what steps you will take to familiarize the engine room staff with their respective duties and also

to combat an emergency on board?

2008/Sr5 2008/Sr6 2008/Sr4 2011/sr10 2010/sr9 2012/sr10

Q8. You have joined a vessel as a Second Engineer, which is about to undertake a six-month round voyage. Describe the key issues

that you will attend and provide guidance to juniors towards proper Planned Maintenance of Engine Room and associated areas

under ISM Codes.

2008/Sr5 2008/Sr6 2008/Sr4 2011/sr10 2012/sr10





2011/sr2 2010/sr1 2008/sr1 2009/sr8 2008/sr5 2008/sr6 2008/sr4

2006-7/srEMG 2007/sr9 2007/sr1 2006/sr8 2011/sr10 2010/sr6 2012/sr7

2012/sr10

AUGUST 2012

SECTION I

Q1. You have been appointed as the second Engineer of an old vessel recently purchased by your shipping company. Describe in a

letter to the engineering superintendent your inspection of the ships fire fighting equipment to ensure satisfactory condition and

operation.

2012/Sr8


following methods:


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Fixed foam extinguisher; Fixed CO 2 system; Steam smothering system; Dry Chemical Powder

(20)

2009/Sr6 2008/Sr12 2008/Sr10 2008/Sr9 2008/Sr8 2008/Sr5 2008/Sr4

2007/Sr4 2009/Sr8 2011/sr1 2011/sr10 2011/sr9 2012/SR3 2012/sr8

Q3. (a) (i) Discuss the various hazards and problems which are associated with electric cable insulation in the event of lire,

(ii) Suggest remedies for these problems.

(b)State how the spread of fire may be reduced by the method used for installing electric cables.

2009/sr8 2008/sr12 2008/sr11 2008/sr10 2008/sr6 2008/sr4 2008/sr2

2007/sr9 2007/sr4 2011/sr10 2012/sr8

SECTION II

Q4. With reference to health hazards from inhaling asbestos dust;State where asbestos may be found onboard.

Ships no being built for the Indian Registry.

Ships built before asbestos health hazards were recognized.

State the health risks from contact with asbestos.

Outline the precautions necessary to minimize exposure to asbestos during an emergency repair.

2012/Sr8





2009/Sr7 2009/Sr6 2008/Sr10 2008/Sr1 2007/Sr6 2007/Sr2 2011/sr4

2011/sr3 2011/sr12 2012/SR4 2012/SR8 2013/SR4

Q6. With reference to oil content monitoring of bilge or tanker discharges:

Describe with the aid of a sketch the general arrangement of an oil monitoring system. State the inputs that are recorded;

(7)

Differentiate between monitoring chambers using direct light and those using scattered light

(7)

Explain the problem to be overcome in the design of monitoring systems. (6)

2009/Sr6 2008/Sr3 2007/Sr4 2010/SR9 2012/SR4 2012/Sr7 2012/SR8

SECTION III



2009/Sr3 2007/Sr4 2011/SR8


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Q8. With reference to port State control, state the various MOUs and the purpose of having a port state control regime. Giveat lest

3 examples of deficiency which may lead to detention of your vessel. If your vessel gets detained by the PSCO owing to a

deficiency, what woul be your action for redressa.

2012/SR8



for watch keepers.



2009/Sr5 2009/Sr2 2008/Sr12 2008/Sr10 2008/Sr8 2008/Sr3

2007/Sr10 2007/Sr5 2007/Sr5 2007/Sr2 2006/Sr5 2006/Sr4


2011/sr4 2011/sr3 2011/sr12 2012/SR3 2012/Sr7 2012/sr8

JULY 2012

SECTION I

Q1. A fire in the exhaust gas boiler on a motor ship may develop in two or three stages. With reference to such situations; discuss:

The factors which could be responsible for initiation and development of: (10)

Ignition of soot, Small soot fires, High temperature fires.

State the standing instruction you, as Second Engineer Officer, would issue to watch keepers with respect to the action to be taken

in the event of a boiler uptake fire.

(10)2007/Sr8 2011/sr11 2012/SR2 2011/SR14 2012/SR6 2012/Sr7

Q2. Sketch a line diagram of an automatic water sprinkler fire detection/alarm and fire fighting system fitted in accommodation




2011/sr11 2011/sr6 2011/sr1 2012/SR2 2012/SR6 2012/Sr7

Q3. A hydraulically operated ballast tank valve situated in the duct keel has failed to close. State as Second Engineer your


State if any procedure is to be followed before making an entry and the relevant IMO code under which such procedure is

required

2009/Sr2 2007/Sr8 2006/Sr5 2006/Sr1 2011/sr1 2010/sr2 2011/sr7

2011/sr11 2012/SR2 2012/SR4 2012/SR6 2012/Sr7

SECTION II



(7)


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(7)


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2008/sr10 2010/sr11 2010/sr1 2011/sr3 2009/sr4 2008/sr9 2008/sr6

2009/sr5 2008/sr8 2008/sr5 2008/sr4 2007/sr7 2007/sr2 2007/sr1

2006/sr1 2011/sr8 2011/sr2 2011/sr12 2012/SR3 2012/sr7


(d) Sketch a suitable cargo pumping and stripping system, 17rides17ss the component parts and indicating the direction of

fluid flow; (b) State the requirements of the regulations involved to reduce pollution of the sea by chemical tanker

cargoes.2011/sr10 2010/sr6 2012/Sr7

SECTION III



for watch keepers.



2009/Sr5 2009/Sr2 2008/Sr12 2008/Sr10 2008/Sr8 2008/Sr3

2007/Sr10 2007/Sr5 2007/Sr5 2007/Sr2 2006/Sr5 2006/Sr4


2011/sr4 2011/sr3 2011/sr12 2012/SR3 2012/Sr7





2011/sr2 2010/sr1 2008/sr1 2009/sr8 2008/sr5 2008/sr6 2008/sr42006-7/srEMG 2007/sr9 2007/sr1 2006/sr8 2011/sr10 2010/sr6 2012/Sr7

2012/sr10

Q9. Explain the purpose of on-board training and how you as second engineer would conduct a training session for trainee

engineers who have joined the vessel for the first time with respect to:

Use of fire fighting equipment on board

Maintenance of fixed fire fighting equipment

Operation of boiler

Operation of oily water separator

Maintenance filter and trunks of the galley air extraction fan.

2011/sr7 2007/sr10 2007/sr7 2006/sr5 2010/sr2 2012/sr7


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JUNE 2012

SECTION I

Q1. A fire in the exhaust gas boiler on a motor ship may develop in two or three stages. With reference to such situations; discuss:




in the event of a boiler uptake fire. (10)

2007/Sr8 2011/sr11 2012/SR2 2011/SR14 2012/SR6 2012/sr7





2011/sr11 2011/sr6 2011/sr1 2012/SR2 2012/SR6 2012/sr7




required

2009/Sr2 2007/Sr8 2006/Sr5 2006/Sr1 2011/sr1 2010/sr2 2011/sr7

2011/sr11 2012/SR2 2012/SR4 2012/SR6 2012/sr7

SECTION II




Explain a preferred method of taking samples



High density;

High pour point;

High water content.

2009/sr8 2007/sr10 2007/sr5 2011/sr7 2011/sr4 2011/sr2 2010/112010/sr3 2010/sr4 2010/sr9 2010/sr1 EMG/2009 2005/SR4 2005/sr12

2006/sr10 2006/sr6 2006/sr8 2006/sr9 2010/sr6 2011/sr11 2011/sr4

2011/sr2 2012/SR2 2012/SR4 2012/SR6 2013/SR4

Q5. (a)With reference to static oily/water separator oil/water interface level sensors of the capacitance type:

(i)Sketch the sensor showing its electrical circuit and the secondary circuit showing how it controls the oil/water discharge valve.

(7)

(ii)Describe how the sensor operates. (7)

(b)State how the movement of oil on board ship or its discharge and the discharge of oily-bilge or ballast water overboard are

recorded. (6)

2009/Sr7 2006/Sr1 2012/SR6


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Q6. (a)(i) With respect to the hazardous areas of tankers, explain the term flameproof (Ed)



(e) List likely defects of flameproof equipment.

2009/Sr5 2008/Sr9 5-6/Sr EMG 2011/sr12 2012/SR6 2012/sr10

SECTION III

Q7. (a) List the agenda items, which should be included in the safety meetings on board ship.

(8)

(b) State why training should be relevant to the trainees work and duties aboard ship (6)

List the areas in which raining is required and areas in which it is desirable. (6)

2009/Sr6 2006/Sr1 2012/SR6

Q8. (a) Draw a plan to deal with fire in accommodation, including co-ordination with shore facilities in port, taking account of the

ships fire control plan. (12)(b) Explain how drills and practices should be-organized with reference to the above. (8)

2009/Sr6 2009/Sr2 2008/Sr3 2006/Sr1 2012/SR6

Q9. With reference to ISM Code write short notes on;

Management Review; (7)

Advantage of drills and procedures; (7)

Master overriding authority. (6)

2009/Sr6 2006/Sr1 2010/sr12 2012/SR6

APRIL 2012

Q1. With reference to Annex V of MARPOL 73/78 that deals with the prevention of pollution of the sea by garbage from ships:

Define the following terms;

Garbage:

Nearest land:

Special areas:

State the regulations governing the disposal of garbage outside special areas.

2009/Sr5 2006/Sr3 2011/sr3 2009/sr4 2006/sr3 2011/sr12 2012/SR4




required

2009/Sr2 2007/Sr8 2006/Sr5 2006/Sr1 2011/sr1 2010/sr2 2011/sr7

2011/sr11 2012/SR2 2012/SR4 2012/sr2 2012/sr6 2012/sr7





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Explain a preferred method of taking samples



High density;

High pour point;

High water content.

2009/sr8 2007/sr10 2007/sr5 2011/sr7 2011/sr4 2011/sr2 2010/11


2006/sr10 2006/sr6 2006/sr8 2006/sr9 2010/sr6 2011/sr11 2011/sr4

2011/sr2 2012/SR2 2012/SR4 2012/sr2 2012/sr6

Q4. Explain the following terms/statements:

Categories of Noxious liquid substance. (6)

Special Areas as defined in MARPOL 73/78 (6)

Double hull tanker (5)

2009/Sr6 2008/Sr3 2007/Sr4 2010/sr12 2010/sr9 2012/SR4



(7)


(7)


2009/Sr6 2008/Sr3 2007/Sr4 2010/SR9 2012/SR4 2012/sr7





2009/Sr7 2009/Sr6 2008/Sr10 2008/Sr1 2007/Sr6 2007/Sr2 2011/sr4

2011/sr3 2011/sr12 2012/SR4

Q7. What do you understand by the terms convention, Protocol, and Amendments? State in which order these will be adopted by

the IMO. What procedure is nowadays followed for putting the amendments into effect?

(20)

2007/Sr8 2011/sr11 2010/sr6 2011/sr1 2012/SR2 2012/SR4


(a) Role of Recognized Organization (Classification Societies) on ship,

(b) Enhanced survey program (ESP),

Condition Assessment Scheme (CAS) for oil tankers.

2009/sr8 2008/sr EMG 2007/sr10 2007/sr8 2007/sr5 2006/sr5 2011/sr2

2011/sr7 2010/sr1 2010/sr11 2009/sr1 2008/sr7 2010/sr6 2011/sr8

2011/sr11 2011/sr1 2012/sr1 2012/SR2 2012/SR4


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Q9. A) International Convention for the Control and Management of ships Ballast water and Sediments (BWM) 2004 is divided

into Articles and an Annex. Describe briefly the significance of this convention. What information do you get from the articles and

Annex of BWM 2004?

b) Briefly describe the procedure for approval of ballast water management systems that make use of active substances

2012/sr4

MARCH 2012


following methods:

Fixed foam extinguisher; Fixed CO 2 system; Steam smothering system; Dry Chemical Powder (20)

Briefly state in a comparative analysis, how each one of these methods has some disadvantages when used with propulsion system

as stated above.

2009/Sr6 2008/Sr12 2008/Sr10 2008/Sr9 2008/Sr8 2008/Sr5 2008/Sr4

2007/Sr4 2009/Sr8 2011/sr1 2011/sr10 2011/sr9 2012/SR3

Q2. Give a pragmatic approach to dealing with a sea water leakage, which is flooding the engine room and which has the potential

of causing a serious impairment to a vessels stability. (20)

2009/Sr6 2008/Sr10 2008/Sr8 2007/Sr2 2010/sr12 2010/SR1 2012/SR3

Q3. With reference to an automatic water sprinkler, fire detecting alarm and extinguishing system for accommodation spaces:

Sketch a typical system;

(ii)Describe the operation of this system.

State the sources of water available.

Describe the sprinkler head and its operation

State how the temperature rating of the sprinkler head is determined.

2009/Sr6 2008/Sr10 2008/Sr8 2008/Sr1 2007/Sr2 2007/Sr8 2006/Sr8

2006/Sr10 2010/sr1 2010/sr12 2005/sr10 2012/SR3

Q4. Which legislation is framed at preventing the emission of black smoke, sets the limits on the length of time of such emission?

Discuss the reasons for setting time limits rather than imposing a complete ban on emission.

State why different times are quoted, giving examples.

State the likely constituents of black smoke from the combustion of residual fuel in a boiler.List the contaminants likely to be found in the clear exhaust from a diesel driven alternate burning gas.

2008/Sr9 2012/SR3

Q5. With reference to an oil/water separator:

(i) Sketch such a device,

(ii)Describe the passage of oil/water mixture from the delivery of pump to the outlets of Separator.

State how oil density and temperature affect the case of separation of oil from water.

State how the movement of oil on board ship or its discharge and the discharge of

Oily-bilge ballast water overboard is recorded.

2008/Sr8 2007/Sr5 2007/Sr7 2006/Sr8 2011/sr6 2012/SR3


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Q6. Name various statutory Certificates and Documents to be carried on board Gas Tankers giving reference to the conventions

and justify for their requirement.

2008/Sr8 2008/SrEMG 2006/Sr8 2005-6SrEMG 2012/sr1 2012/SR3




2008/sr10 2010/sr11 2010/sr1 2011/sr3 2009/sr4 2008/sr9 2008/sr6

2009/sr5 2008/sr8 2008/sr5 2008/sr4 2007/sr7 2007/sr2 2007/sr1

2006/sr1 2011/sr8 2011/sr2 2011/sr12 2012/SR3 2012/sr7



for watch keepers.

What type of specific shipboard familiarization is required to be given.d) List the areas in which training is required and areas it is desirable.

2009/Sr5 2009/Sr2 2008/Sr12 2008/Sr10 2008/Sr8 2008/Sr3

2007/Sr10 2007/Sr5 2007/Sr5 2007/Sr2 2006/Sr5 2006/Sr4


2011/sr4 2011/sr3 2011/sr12 2012/SR3 2012/sr7

Q9. (a) State the instructions you as Second Engineer will give to watch

keepers with respect to boiler uptake fire;

(b) State how the incidence of uptake fires may be minimized.

State the reasons for blow-back from the furnace of an auxiliary boiler.

(d) State the standing instructions you might have received from your Chief Engineer

With respect to the avoidance of boiler furnace blow-back. (20)

2008/Sr8 2006/Sr8 2006/Sr3 5-6/SrEMG 2007/Sr1 2010/sr2 2012/SR3

2013/SR4

FEBRUARY 2012

Q1. A fire in the exhaust gas boiler on a motor ship may develop in two or three stages. With reference to such situations; discuss:The factors which could be responsible for initiation and development of: (10)




2007/Sr8 2011/sr11 2012/SR2 2011/SR14 2012/sr6 2012/sr7





2011/sr11 2011/sr6 2011/sr1 2012/SR2 2012/sr6 2012/sr7


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required

2009/Sr2 2007/Sr8 2006/Sr5 2006/Sr1 2011/sr1 2010/sr2 2011/sr7

2011/sr11 2012/SR2 2012/SR4 2012/sr6 2012/sr7

Q4. (a) What are NO X & SO X limitations as per Annex VI of MARPOL.

(b) Briefly describe methods to control NO x emission.

2008/Sr1 2007/Sr8 2011/sr22 2012/SR2




(c) Explain a preferred method of taking samples(d) Slate the details available in bunker delivery note (BDN).


High density;

High pour point;

High water content.

2009/sr8 2007/sr10 2007/sr5 2011/sr7 2011/sr4 2011/sr2 2010/11


2006/sr10 2006/sr6 2006/sr8 2006/sr9 2010/sr6 2011/sr11 2011/sr4

2011/sr2 2012/SR2 2012/SR4 2012/sr6


oil monitoring system; State the inputs that are recorded; explain the difficulties encountered with the efficient operation of the oil

monitoring system.

2008/Sr9 2008/Sr6 2008/Sr4 2007/Sr8 2007/Sr7 2010/sr12 2011/sr10

2011/sr11 2011/sr9 2012/SR2



(20)

2007/Sr8 2011/sr11 2010/sr6 2011/sr1 2012/SR2 2012/SR4




(c) Condition Assessment Scheme (CAS) for oil tankers.


2011/sr7 2010/sr1 2010/sr11 2009/sr1 2008/sr7 2010/sr6 2011/sr8

2011/sr11 2011/sr1 2012/sr1 2012/SR2 2012/SR4


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Q9. What is meant by Control and Management of Ships ballast water and sediments Why is this term so significant with

reference to shipping in recent times. (20)

2007/Sr8 2011/sr1 2011/sr11 2012/sr2

JANUARY 2012

Q1. Sketch and describe a foam system suitable for the protection of machinery and deck space of an oil tanker.

2010/SR6 2012/sr1

Q2. Sketch and describe the following detectors, explaining their mode of operation and stating where they would be fitted in the

machinery spaces:

Flash or sudden flare up fire detector;

Combustion or smoke detector.

2009/Sr3 2008/SrEMG 5-6/Sr EMG 2012/sr1

Q3. With reference to SOLAS-74 amendments 2000, enumerate with respect to fire pumps the requirements for the following: -

(a)Location of the space; (4)

(b)Access to the emergency fire pump; (4)

(c)Ventilation of the emergency fire pump space; (4)

(d)Additional pumps for cargo ships; (4)

(e)Capacity of fire pumps. (4)

2009/Sr7 2008/Sr3 2010/sr12 2011/sr4 2012/sr1






2011/sr7 2010/sr1 2010/sr11 2009/sr1 2008/sr7 2010/sr6 2011/sr8

2011/sr11 2011/sr1 2012/sr1 2012/sr4 2012/sr2

Q5. (a) List the special areas for the purpose of MARPOL 73/78 Annex V

(b) Explain the requirements for disposal of garbage within special areas,

(c) Describe the form of record keeping required.(d) Are these records subject to flag State/port State control officer's scrutiny?

What could be the consequence of violations?

2009/sr8 2008/sr EMG 2007/sr10 2007/sr5 2012/sr1

Q6. a)As Second Engineer of a new ship, prepare standing orders for all future bunkering operations.

(10)

(b) (i) State why it is very important to obtain a representative sample of heavy fuel bunkers taken

(5)

(ii) State how a representative sample is obtained. (5)




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2012/sr10

Q7. Name various statutory Certificates and Documents to be carried on board Gas Tankers giving reference to the conventions

and justify for their requirement.

2008/Sr8 2008/SrEMG 2006/Sr8 2005-6SrEMG 2012/sr1 2012/sr3

Q8. The international Safety Management (ISM) Code requires involvement and responsibility of the company in enforcing

emergency preparedness procedures for a ship and its personnel. What advantage does it have under ISM Code? Describe the

duties of the company in:-

(a) Forming the emergency team

(b) Emergency situations

(c) Maintaining contact between ship and office

(d) Use of ships relevant information

2012/sr1

Q9. With reference to the 1978 SOLAS protocol, which outlines mandatory requirements for steering gear tests and drills.

(a)Describe the test procedure to be carried out within the 12 hours before departure on a sea-voyage; (b)Describe the emergencysteering drills that must take place at least once every 3 months;

(c)State how often the test in (a) and the drill in (b) should be carried out for ships which regularly engage on voyages of short

duration.


DECEMBER 2011


(b) State, with reasons, which valve should be operated first in the system shown in Q.1 (a)


2011/sr12 2012/sr9


the circuits which must be fed from such a source and discuss the reasons governing the selection of such ci rcuits.


2011/sr12 2012/sr10

Q3:(a)(i) With respect to the hazardous areas of tankers, explain the term flameproof (Ed)For electrical equipment.



2009/Sr5 2008/Sr9 5-6/Sr EMG 2011/sr12 2012/sr6 2012/sr10

Q4. With reference to Annex V of MARPOL 73/78 that deals with the prevention of pollution of the sea by garbage from ships:

Define the following terms;

Garbage:

Nearest land:

Special areas:

State the regulations governing the disposal of garbage outside special areas.


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2009/Sr5 2006/Sr3 2011/sr3 2009/sr4 2006/sr3 2011/sr12 2012/sr4

Q5. With reference to the 1974 SOLAS protocol, which outlines mandatory requirements for steering gear tests and drills?

(a)Describe the test procedure to be carried out within the 12 hours before departure on a sea-voyage;

(b)Describe the emergency steering drills that must take place at least once every 3 months;

(c)State how often the test in (a) and the drill in (b) should be carried out for ships which regularly engage on voyages of short

duration.


2008/sr7 2006/sr3 2005/sr12 2005-6/EMG 2011/sr3 2010/sr2 2011/sr12

Q6. With respect to a heavy fuel oil system describe the instructions you will give to juniors regards.

Bunkering arrangements with safety fittings provided.

On-board oil purification system.

Remote shutoff arrangements

How environmental pollution is avoided?

Temperature control arrangementThe use of the Oil Record Book.

2009/Sr5 2007/Sr6 2006/Sr3 2011/sr3 2009/sr4 2006/sr11 2006/sr6

2011/sr12





2009/Sr7 2009/Sr6 2008/Sr10 2008/Sr1 2007/Sr6 2007/Sr2 2011/sr4

2011/sr3 2011/sr12 2012/sr4




2008/sr10 2010/sr11 2010/sr1 2011/sr3 2009/sr4 2008/sr9 2008/sr6

2009/sr5 2008/sr8 2008/sr5 2008/sr4 2007/sr7 2007/sr2 2007/sr1

2006/sr1 2011/sr8 2011/sr2 2011/sr12 2012/sr3 2012/sr7


(b)Explain how as a senior engineer you would implement the regulation for controlling and monitoring of minimum hours of restfor watch keepers.

(c)What type of specific shipboard familiarization is required to be given.


2009/Sr5 2009/Sr2 2008/Sr12 2008/Sr10 2008/Sr8 2008/Sr3

2007/Sr10 2007/Sr5 2007/Sr5 2007/Sr2 2006/Sr5 2006/Sr4


2011/sr4 2011/sr3 2011/sr12 2012/sr3 2012/sr7

NOVEMBER 2011


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Q1. A fire in the exhaust gas boiler on a motor ship may develop in to or three stages. With reference to such situations; discuss:





2007/Sr8 2011/sr11 2012/sr6 2012/sr7





2011/sr11 2011/sr6 2011/sr1 2012/sr2 2012/sr6 2012/sr7


procedure for directing safe entry by engine room staff to the duct keel to ascertain the cause and possibility to carry out a repair.State if any procedure is to be followed before making an entry and the relevant IMO code under which such procedure is

required

2009/Sr2 2007/Sr8 2006/Sr5 2006/Sr1 2011/sr1 2010/sr2 2011/sr7

2011/sr11 2012/sr4 2012/sr2 2012/sr6 2012/sr7

Q4. (a) What are NO X & SO X limitations as per Annex VI of MARPOL.

(b) Briefly describe methods to control NO x emission.

2008/Sr1 2007/Sr8 2011/sr2 2012/sr2







High density;High pour point; High water content.

2009/sr8 2007/sr10 2007/sr5 2011/sr7 2011/sr4 2011/sr2 2010/11


2006/sr10 2006/sr6 2006/sr8 2006/sr9 2010/sr6 2011/sr11 2011/sr4

2011/sr2 2012/sr4 2012/sr2 2012/sr6


oil monitoring system;

2011/sr11



(20)

2007/Sr8 2011/sr11 2010/sr6 2011/sr1 2012/sr4 2012/sr2


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2011/sr7 2010/sr1 2010/sr11 2009/sr1 2008/sr7 2010/sr6 2011/sr8

2011/sr11 2011/sr1 2012/sr1 2012/sr4 2012/sr2

Q9. What is meant by Control and Management of Ships ballast water and sediments Why is this term so significant with

reference to shipping in recent times. (20)

2007/Sr8 2011/sr1 2011/sr11 2012/sr2

OCTOBER 2011

Q1: What in your view are the ideal requirements for lifeboat engine? Are they spelt out anywhere in SOLAS 74? Are these engines

certified by any authority? (20)

2009/Sr8 2008/sr12 2008/sr? 2008/sr6 2008/sr4 2007/sr4 2011/sr10


following methods:

Fixed foam extinguisher; Fixed CO 2 system; Steam smothering system; Dry Chemical Powder (20)

Briefly state in a comparative analysis, how each one of these methods has somedisadvantages when used with propulsion system

as stated above.

2009/Sr6 2008/Sr12 2008/Sr10 2008/Sr9 2008/Sr8 2008/Sr5 2008/Sr4

2007/Sr4 2009/Sr8 2011/sr1 2011/sr10 2011/sr9 2012/sr3

Q3. (a) (i) Discuss the various hazards and problems which are associated with electric cable insulation in the event of lire, (ii)

Suggest remedies for these problems. (b)State how the spread of fire may be reduced by the method used for installing electric

cables.

2009/sr8 2008/sr12 2008/sr11 2008/sr10 2008/sr6 2008/sr4 2008/sr2

2007/sr9 2007/sr4 2011/sr10


oil monitoring system; State the inputs that are recorded; Explain the difficulties encountered with the efficient operation of the oilmonitoring system.

2008/Sr9 2008/Sr6 2008/Sr4 2007/Sr8 2007/Sr7 2010/sr12 2011/sr10

2011/sr11 2011/sr9 2012/sr2

Q5. Explain the and give in detail the verification the Port State Control Officer may carry out with particular reference to the

following;

Emergency generator; Auxiliary steering gear; Lifeboat engine; Bilge pumps; SOPEP

2011/sr2 2010/sr11 2010/sr1 2011/sr3 2009/sr4 2008/sr9 2008/sr6

2009/sr5 2008/sr8 2008/sr5 2008/sr4 2007/sr7 2007/sr2 2007/sr1

2006/sr1 2008/sr10 2011/sr10

Q6. With reference to ch