SSEP-Sept-19

Q1. With reference to STCW Convention: 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 to a seafarer new to a particular type of vessel?

Q2. Name various statutory Certificates and Documents to be carried on board Chemical Tankers giving reference to the conventions and justify for their requirement.

Q3. 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.

Q4. 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.

Q5. 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.

Q6. Define briefly the construction details peculiar to each of the following types of closure that enables their primary function to be fully realized: A. Water tight doors; B. Fire proof doors; C. Gas tight doors,D. State why (A) can perform function of (B) as well as of (C), whereas function of (B) and (C) are restricted solely to their primary function.

Q7. Explain the following terms/statements: – A. Categories of Noxious liquid substance; B. Special Areas as defined in MARPOL 73/78; C. Double hull tanker.

Q8. With regard to new sulphur cap of 0.5% w.e.f. 1st Jan.2020, list the challenges likely to be faced onboard. What are the options in case a vessel is unable to get compliant fuel.

Q9. With reference to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, discuss the requirements for seafarers regarding: – A. Minimum age to work onboard vessels, B. Seafarers Employment agreements C. Hours of work and hours of rest.