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APRIL 2016
Q1. With reference to arresting the headway of vessels of considerable mass, give reasoned opinions on EACH of the following
statements:
A. Full power availability for astern running of the propeller is inconsequential; B. Results have been disappointing in those instances
where rudders have been adapted to act as retarders; C. Discreet use of transverse thrust units may reduce stopping distance.
Q2. With reference to a periodically unattended machinery space of a dry cargo vessel discuss the requirements for
A. Protection against flooding; B. Control of propulsion machinery from the navigating bridge.
Q3. With reference to pipe system for sea water
A. Enumerate the various material used and the type of deterioration likely to occur.
B. Describe how corrosion is reduced and how erosion is minimized
Q4. State how legionnaire disease is contracted and the effects.
A. Describe the condition that could lead to legionella bacteria being harboured in the air conditioning system; B. State the precaution
necessary to reduce risks.
Q5. With reference to a bank of emergency lead acid batteries:
A. State the conditions of the battery bank if the specific gravity of a number of cells in the bank is in the region of 1.11 with an
ambient temperature of 160
B. Describe a systematic procedure for checking the conditions of the battery bank if it is divided into section for charging; C. Describe
the necessary routine maintenance; D. State safety precautions for entry to battery room.
Q6. (a) Sketch a line diagram of a mechanical low expansion foam fixed firefighting system suitable for machinery spaces.
(b) Describe the operation of the system sketched.
(c) Explain how a mixture of foam making compound and sea water are converted into foam.
Q7. With reference to an oil/water separator:
A. i) Sketch such a device; ii) Describe the passage of oil/water mixture from the delivery of pump to the outlets of separator.
B. State how oil density and temperature affect the case of separation of oil from water.
C. State how the movement of oil on board ship or its discharge and the discharge of oily-bilge ballast water overboard is recorded.

Q8. In engine rooms that are operated under UMS conditions describe with the aid of sketches how the following are monitored: A.
The perforation of a high pressure fuel pipe; B. The imminence or possibility of a scavenge fire; C. Condition that may be conducive
to a crankcase explosion

MARCH 2016
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.
Q2. Sketch a line diagram of an automatic water sprinkler, fire detecting alarm and extinguishing system type fitted in accommodation
and service spaces of a passenger vessel. for accommodation spaces; B. Describe the operation of this system; C. State the action
that should be taken after the use of the above firefighting system.
Q3. A hydraulically operated ballast tank valve situated in the duct keel has failed to close.
A. 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

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SECTION II
Q4. What are NOX & SOX limitations as per Annex VI of MARPOL.
B. Briefly describe methods to control NOx emission.
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. State the effect of each in a fuel oil i. High density; ii. High pour point; iii. High water content
Q6. With reference to oil content monitoring of bilge or tanker discharges:
A. Describe with the aid of a sketch the general arrangement of an oil monitoring system; B. State the inputs that are recorded; C.
Differentiate between monitoring chambers using direct light and those using scattered light d) Explain the problem to be overcome
in the design of monitoring systems.
SECTION-III
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?
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.
Q9. Why is ballast water treatment important and needed? What regulations are guiding BWT?
B. What is current status of the IMO BWM convention ratification and what is included in the certification and type approval process?

FEBRUARY 2016
Q1: A. As per annex II of MARPOL. Describe categories in which substances are divided.
B. Give conditions under which they can be discharged outside special areas?
Q2: With reference to static oil water separators, state
Reasons, why in separation of oil & water, static means are used for bilge & ballast water, and dynamic means for fuel & lubricating
oils of the following on separation process: i. Density of oil; ii. Temperature of oil water mixtures
Q3: You have instructed a newly joined 5th engineer to bring 5 litre of carbon-remover from 20 litre drum Explain him - A.
Precaution to be taken while handling B. Measures to be taken to prevent i) Chemical contacts in his skin; ii) Chemical contact in his
eyes
Q4. You have to prepare bilge holding tank for internal examination survey. Prepare checklist for the same
Q5. What prepartions will you carry out for the following surveys ?
A. IOPP survey; b. SEQ survey Restrict your answer to engine room only
Q6: C02 is to be released in engine room in case of fire. Briefly describe steps taken before it can be released.
What means are provided to prevent inadvertent release of C02 in engine room?
Q7. As per SOLAs what are the requirements of following on a cargo ship
A. Steering gear; b. Fire pumps
Q8. A. What are the indications of an economizer fire? B. Explain your actions, in a sequential manner, in case such a fire takes
place
Q9. Write short noes on a. Role of IACs on ship; b. Enhanced Survey Programme (ESP)
Q10: Differentiate between STCW Code A and Code B Part A of the Code is mandatory while Part B is recommended.

JANUARY 2016
SECTION I
Q1.State the precautions needed for the safe operation of portable electrical equipment and lighting with respect to
Safety of personnel; Areas made hazardous by the presence of flammable vapours
Q2. Ships are provided with an independent diesel or electric or air operated emergency fire pump.
A. State three areas in which emergency fire pump are commonly installed and give reasons why?; B. Describe with aid of a simple
sketch an air pump or primer used to initiate suction when the fire pump is situated above sea water level. C. What suction lift would
you expect from a single stage pump system; D. State the water jet capacity the pump must be capable of; E. State how it can be
ensured that the fire pump is kept in good working order. State what precaution must be taken in sub-zero temperatures? F. Using
a simple sketch describe with reasons, how the emergency fire pump is connected to the ships fire main showing position of any
isolation valves fitted and location of international shore connection.

Q3. (a) Describe with the aid of sketch the release arrangement for a machinery space fixed fire fighting installation using co2.State
in oyur answer any special need for rapid delivery of the gas and the time permitted for dicharge.
(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.
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Q4. With reference to Annex V of MARPOL 73/78 that deals 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.
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.
Q6. With respect to a heavy fuel oil system describe the instructions you will give to juniors regards.
Bunkering arrangements with safety fittings provided. Onboard oil purification system. Remote shut off arrangements How
environmental pollution is avoided? Temperature control arrangement; The use of the Oil Record Book.
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
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 familiarisation is required to be given to a seafarer new to a particular type of vessel.
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.
C. 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

DECEMBER 2015
SECTION I
Q1. The fire protection provided for the propulsion motor and generator of a diesel electric drive vessel is usually one of the following
methods:
i Fixed foam extinguisher; ii. Fixed CO 2 system; iii. Steam smothering system; iv. Dry Chemical Powder
B. Briefly state in a comparative analysis, how each one of these methods has some disadvantages when used with propulsion
system as stated above
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.
Q3. With reference to an automatic water sprinkler, fire detecting alarm and extinguishing system for accommodation spaces: - A.
Sketch a typical system; B. Describe the operation of this system; C. State the sources of water available; D. Describe the sprinkler
head and its operation; E. State how the temperature rating of the sprinkler head is determined.
SECTION-II
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
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; B. State the inputs that are recorded; C.
Differentiate between monitoring chambers using direct light and those using scattered light d) Explain the problem to be overcome
in the design of monitoring systems.
Q6. As 2nd engineer of a new ship prepare standing order for all future bunkering operation The taking of bunkers is an important
aspect of a Senior Engineer's responsibility.
State the safety precautions that should be observed when bunkering; Explain the importance of taking samples when bunkering;
Explain a preferred method of taking samples;
Q7. A. List the agenda items, which should be included in the safety meetings on board ship.
B. State why training should be relevant to the trainees work and duties aboard ship
C. List the areas in which training is required and areas in which it is desirable.
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; B. Explain how drills and practices should be-organized with reference to the above.
Q9. With reference to ISM Code write short notes on;
A. Management Review; B. Advantage of drills and procedures; C. Master overriding authority

NOVEMBER 2015
Q1. With reference to SOLAS 74 amendments 2000, maintenance plan is to be kept on-board ship for firefighting system, Enumerate
the list of fire protection system and fire-fighting systems and appliances, which will be required to be included in the maintenance
plan.
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