SSEP-Nov-20

Q1. (a) Describe with the aid of sketch the release arrangement for a machinery space fixed firefighting installation using CO2. State in your answer any special need for rapid delivery of the gas and the time permitted for discharge. (b) Explain precaution to be taken prior release of CO2. (c) Explain the reason for securing the CO2 bottles, and what checks are carried out with respect to securing for smooth operation of the system.

Q2. With reference to Annex V of MARPOL 73/78, concerned with the prevention of pollution of the sea by garbage from ships: A. Define the following terms; (i) Garbage; (ii) Nearest land; (iii) Special areas: B. State the regulations governing the disposal of garbage outside special areas. C. Entries in the Garbage Record Book;

Q3. (a) Describe the operating mechanism for a watertight door, which has provision for remote closure from the bridge and local operation. (b) State the source of power for closure of electrical and the source of power for alarm and indicator.

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 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?

Q6. With reference to the SOLAS 1974 Convention as amended, 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.

Q7. Discuss the following with respect to International Safety Management (ISM) code: A. Emergency preparedness, drills and training; B. Reporting of near miss, non-conformities, accidents/incidents and hazardous occurrences; C. Risk assessment D. Identification of critical equipment, tests and minimum spares requirement.

Q8. With reference to SOLAS Ch-XII (Additional safety measures for bulk carriers); A. Damage stability requirements for bulk carriers; B. Structural requirements for bulk carriers; C. Water ingress alarm systems.

Q9. As Second Engineer of a new ship, A. Prepare standing orders for all future bunkering operations; B. State why it is very important to obtain a representative sample of heavy fuel bunkers taken. C. State how a representative sample is obtained.