JUNE 2017: Time Allowed - 2 Hours
JUNE 2017: Time Allowed - 2 Hours
JUNE 2017: Time Allowed - 2 Hours
COM 1
JUNE 2017
SHIP SAFETY, ENVIROMENTAL PROTECTION AND PERSONNEL CARE
TIME ALLOWED - 2 HOURS
AFTERNOON PAPER
Instructions
1. Answer FIVE questions only.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Neatness in handwriting and clarity in expression carries weightage
4. Illustration of an answer with clear sketches / diagrams carries weightage
5. All unused pages of answer script must be cancelled out by two lines (X) across the page.
Q1. 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
2008/SR11 2008/SR2 2006/SR7 2011/SR6 2014/SR4 2015/SR2 2016/SR4 2016/SR11 2017/SR06
Q2. 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 2014/SR06
2014/SR09 2014/SR10 2015/SR01 2016/SR03 2016/SR03 2017/SR06
Q3. 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.
2011/SR6 2016/SR4 2017/SR6
Q4. 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.
2009/SR6 2008/SR10 2008/SR8 2008/SR1 2007/SR2 2007/SR8 2006/SR8
2006/SR10 2010/SR1 2010/SR12 2005/SR10 2012/SR3 2015/SR7 2015/SR08
2015/SR11 2015/SR12
Q5. 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.
2011/SR6 2016/SR4 2017/SR6
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Q6. Briefly describe the environmental impact of NOx and SOx and allowable limitations are per Annex VI of
MARPOL in emission control areas and outside emission control areas.
B. Briefly describe methods to control NOx emission.
2008/SR1 2007/SR8 2011/SR2 2012/SR2 2015/SR7 2016/SR03 2017/SR06
Q7. 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?
2016/SR03 2017/SR06
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