SSEP-Dec-19

Q1. Draw a plan to deal with fire in accommodation: A. Including co-ordination with shore facilities in port, taking account of the ship’s fire control plan; B. Explain how drills and practices should be-organized with reference to the above.

Q2. With respect to the hazardous areas of tankers,A. Explain the term flameproof (Ex d) for electrical equipment;B. State the type of electrical equipment that would be protected in this way. C. List likely defects of flameproof equipment.

Q3. With reference to “ISM Code” write short notes on: A. Masters Review, B. Requirement and Advantages of Familiarization of seafarer onboard, C. Designated Person Ashore (DPA) D. Functional requirements for a Safety Management System.

Q4. With reference to entry into enclosed spaces onboard: A. Define “Enclosed space” and give example of enclosed spaces onboard B. Describe the checks done for testing the atmosphere inside such enclosed spaces. C. Explain safety precautions taken prior to entry into enclosed spaces onboard vessel.

Q5. With reference to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, discuss the requirements for seafarers regarding: – A. Minimum age to work onboard vessels, B. Seafarer’s Employment agreements C. Hours of work and hours of rest.

Q6. State the various documents pertaining to a ship that a port state control inspector would ask for during port state control inspection. If your vessel-gets detained by the PSC owing to a deficiency, what would be your action for redressal.

Q7. With reference to free fall life boat of an ocean-going ships: A. Periodical maintenance, tests and checks on life boat and releasing gear. B. Secondary means of lowering. C. Lifeboat Drills.

Q8. As a second engineer how will you plan to reduce the Energy Efficiency Operating Index of your ship?

Q9. Briefly discuss the following with respect to safety of navigation: A. Bridge Navigation Watchkeeping Alarm System (BNWAS) B. Long Range Identification and Tracking of ships (LRIT C. Voyage Simplified Voyage Recorder (VDR/S-VDR)