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C O N T I N U E T H I S J O B B Y B U Y I N G O R I G I O N A L C O P I E S F R O M U S . T O O R D E R C A L L
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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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C O N T I N U E T H I S J O B B Y B U Y I N G O R I G I O N A L C O P I E S F R O M U S . T O O R D E R C A L L
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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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C O N T I N U E T H I S J O B B Y B U Y I N G O R I G I O N A L C O P I E S F R O M U S . T O O R D E R C A L L
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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
Q5. Receiving of bunkers is an important aspect of a Senior Engineers responsibility
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C O N T I N U E T H I S J O B B Y B U Y I N G O R I G I O N A L C O P I E S F R O M U S . T O O R D E R C A L L
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(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 2010/11
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.
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
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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C O N T I N U E T H I S J O B B Y B U Y I N G O R I G I O N A L C O P I E S F R O M U S . T O O R D E R C A L L
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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
Q5. 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
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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C O N T I N U E T H I S J O B B Y B U Y I N G O R I G I O N A L C O P I E S F R O M U S . T O O R D E R C A L L
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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.
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
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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C O N T I N U E T H I S J O B B Y B U Y I N G O R I G I O N A L C O P I E S F R O M U S . T O O R D E R C A L L
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2009/SR6 2008/SR3 2007/SR4 2010/SR12 2010/SR9 2012/SR4 2013/SR2
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
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
Q9. Write reference to gravity life boat davits; state the purpose of the following:
(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
Q5. 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
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C O N T I N U E T H I S J O B B Y B U Y I N G O R I G I O N A L C O P I E S F R O M U S . T O O R D E R C A L L
/ S M S / E M A I L U S 0 9 7 9 0 1 1 5 3 3 5 / 0 9 9 6 2 7 7 7 1 1 1 / O R D E R @ D I E S E L S H I P . C O M . P L E A S E E M A I L U S
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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
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;
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):
(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/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
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
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
Q9. Write reference to gravity life boat davits; state the purpose of the following:
(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
the circuits which must be fed from such a source and discuss the reasons governing the selection of such circuits.
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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)
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/sr10 2012/sr9
Q4. (a) Describe a vacuum sewage system.
(b) 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
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
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
Q1. (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
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
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/sr10 2012/sr9
Q3: (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/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
Q5. 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;
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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/ S M S / E M A I L U S 0 9 7 9 0 1 1 5 3 3 5 / 0 9 9 6 2 7 7 7 1 1 1 / O R D E R @ D I E S E L S H I P . C O M . P L E A S E E M A I L U S
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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.
2008/Sr12 2007/Sr7 5-6/Sr EMG 2010/sr2 2011/sr3 2011/sr12 2012/sr1
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
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
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/sr10 2012/sr9
Q3a)(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.
(c) List likely defects of flameproof equipment.
2009/Sr5 2008/Sr9 5-6/Sr EMG 2011/sr12 2012/sr6 2012/sr10 2012/sr9
Q4. (a) Describe a vacuum sewage system.
(b) 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;
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C O N T I N U E T H I S J O B B Y B U Y I N G O R I G I O N A L C O P I E S F R O M U S . T O O R D E R C A L L
/ S M S / E M A I L U S 0 9 7 9 0 1 1 5 3 3 5 / 0 9 9 6 2 7 7 7 1 1 1 / O R D E R @ D I E S E L S H I P . C O M . P L E A S E E M A I L U S
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(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
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
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
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
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
Q2. The fire protection provided for the propulsion motor and generator of a diesel electric drive vessel is usually one of the
following methods:
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C O N T I N U E T H I S J O B B Y B U Y I N G O R I G I O N A L C O P I E S F R O M U S . T O O R D E R C A L L
/ S M S / E M A I L U S 0 9 7 9 0 1 1 5 3 3 5 / 0 9 9 6 2 7 7 7 1 1 1 / O R D E R @ D I E S E L S H I P . C O M . P L E A S E E M A I L U S
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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
Q5. (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/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
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
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C O N T I N U E T H I S J O B B Y B U Y I N G O R I G I O N A L C O P I E S F R O M U S . T O O R D E R C A L L
/ S M S / E M A I L U S 0 9 7 9 0 1 1 5 3 3 5 / 0 9 9 6 2 7 7 7 1 1 1 / O R D E R @ D I E S E L S H I P . C O M . P L E A S E E M A I L U S
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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
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
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
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
Q3. 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.
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
Q4. 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)
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C O N T I N U E T H I S J O B B Y B U Y I N G O R I G I O N A L C O P I E S F R O M U S . T O O R D E R C A L L
/ S M S / E M A I L U S 0 9 7 9 0 1 1 5 3 3 5 / 0 9 9 6 2 7 7 7 1 1 1 / O R D E R @ D I E S E L S H I P . C O M . P L E A S E E M A I L U S
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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
Q5. 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;
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
Q6. With reference to chemical tankers:
(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
Q7. (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
Q8. 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/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:
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
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
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Q3. 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.
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
Q4. 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.
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 2010/112010/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)
For electrical equipment.
(ii) State the type of electrical equipment that would be protected in this way.
(e) List likely defects of flameproof equipment.
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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
Q2. 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.
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/sr2 2012/sr6 2012/sr7
Q3. 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.
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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 2010/11
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/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
Q5. 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
Q6. (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/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
Q8. Write short notes on:
(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
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C O N T I N U E T H I S J O B B Y B U Y I N G O R I G I O N A L C O P I E S F R O M U S . T O O R D E R C A L L
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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
Q1. The fire protection provided for the propulsion motor and generator of a diesel electric drive vessel is usually one of the
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.
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C O N T I N U E T H I S J O B B Y B U Y I N G O R I G I O N A L C O P I E S F R O M U S . T O O R D E R C A L L
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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
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;
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
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.
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
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)
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
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
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C O N T I N U E T H I S J O B B Y B U Y I N G O R I G I O N A L C O P I E S F R O M U S . T O O R D E R C A L L
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Q3. 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.
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. (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
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 2010/11
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
Q6. 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
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
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
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C O N T I N U E T H I S J O B B Y B U Y I N G O R I G I O N A L C O P I E S F R O M U S . T O O R D E R C A L L
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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
Q4. 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/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)
2009/Sr6 2008/Sr3 2007/Sr4 2009/Sr3 2008/Sr3 6-7/EMG 2007/sr1
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C O N T I N U E T H I S J O B B Y B U Y I N G O R I G I O N A L C O P I E S F R O M U S . T O O R D E R C A L L
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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.
2008/Sr12 2007/Sr7 5-6/Sr EMG 2010/sr2 2011/sr3 2011/sr12 2012/sr1
DECEMBER 2011
Q1. (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 2012/sr9
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
the circuits which must be fed from such a source and discuss the reasons governing the selection of such ci rcuits.
2009/Sr5 2011/sr3 2099/sr4 2008/sr4 2007/sr4 2005/sr11 2006/EMG
2011/sr12 2012/sr10
Q3:(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/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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C O N T I N U E T H I S J O B B Y B U Y I N G O R I G I O N A L C O P I E S F R O M U S . T O O R D E R C A L L
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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.
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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
Q7. (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/sr4
2011/sr3 2011/sr12 2012/sr4
Q8. 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;
Emergency generator, Auxiliary steering gear, Lifeboat engine, Bilge pumps, SOPEP
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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
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 restfor 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.
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2007/Sr10 2007/Sr5 2007/Sr5 2007/Sr2 2006/Sr5 2006/Sr4
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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:
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)
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Q2. 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
Q3. 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.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
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 2010/11
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/sr4 2012/sr2 2012/sr6
Q6. With reference to oil monitoring of bilge and tanker ballast discharges; Describe with a sketch, the general arrangement of an
oil monitoring system;
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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)
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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/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
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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
Q2. The fire protection provided for the propulsion motor and generator of a diesel electric drive vessel is usually one of the
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.
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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
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 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