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2019/AUG
Q1. With respect to properties of fuel oil, explain the significance of the following terms;
(a) Calculated Carbon Aromaticity Inbox (CCAI).
(b) Open flash point and Closed flash point.
(c) The importance of Sodium to Vanadium Ratio.
(d) Octane Number.
2018/SEP 2019/JAN 2019/FEB 2019/MAR 2019/JUN 2019/AUG
Q2. Describe the importance of maintaining the quality of lube oil in maintaining the proper health of
marine diesel engines highlighting the role of (a) Automatic back flushing filters. (b) Lube oil separators
(c) Magnetic filters (d) Visual Inspection (e) Periodic laboratory tests.
2018/SEP 2019/JAN 2019/FEB 2019/MAR 2019/AUG
Q3. With Respect to Container Ship: -
A. Sketch a ship’s indirect refrigeration system arranged for cooling containers stowed in stacks in the
hold;
B. Describe the refrigeration system sketched in (A); compared with containers with their own
refrigeration self-contained units.
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2015/NOV 2017/MAR 2018/JUNE 2019/JAN 2019/AUG
Q4. With reference to Vacuum Sewage System:
(i) Sketch & Describe a Vacuum Sewage System.
(ii) State the advantages of Vacuum Sewage System.
(iii) State the different causes of dropping vacuum.

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Q5. Reverse osmosis is the modern alternative for shipboard production of drinking water.
A. Describe using simple diagrams if necessary, the principle of reverse osmosis.
B. Sketch a line diagram showing a single pass system for producing fresh water from sea water and
Describe such a system.
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Q6. Discuss the means by which corrosion of the following may be limited by manufacturers and ship’s
personnel respectively:
A. Internal and External surfaces of auxiliary steam lines;
B. External surfaces of auxiliary boilers;
C. Water boxes of sea water coolers and condensers;
D. Main sea water inlet pipes.
2014/FEB 2014/JUL 2015/AUG 2018/JAN 2018/FEB 2018/SEP 2019/JAN 2019/MAR
2019/AUG
Q7. With reference to Flue gas Inert gas system:
a. Sketch a line diagram showing a typical 'Inert Gas System' used for inerting the cargo tanks of oil
tankers, Describe the system labeling the important component parts.
b. State what oxygen content you would expect in the flue gases if good combustion is achieved.
2019/MAR 2019/APR 2019/AUG
Q8. With reference to Gear pumps used for lubricating oil transfer.
(a) Sketch and describe a gear type pump indicating the flow of fluid.
(b) state the materials that gear type pump components may be manufactured from.
(c) specify THREE applications that are suitable for the employment of gear type pumps.
2019/APR 2019/JULY 2019/AUG
Q9. With reference to auxiliary boiler safety valve:
A. Describe, with aid of a Sketch the safety valves for an auxiliary boiler;
B. Identify, with reasons, the part that require particularly close attention during overhaul;
C. Describe how the safety valves are reset after an overhaul.
2009/DEC 2009/FEB 2005/JUL 2012/SEP 2012/DEC 2019/APR 2019/AUG
2019/JULY
Q1. You have been appointed as the Second Engineer of an eight years old vessel, recently purchased by
your shipping company. Write a report to the engineering superintendent covering the inspection of
main propulsion machinery carried out by you, to ensure its trouble free operation.
2009/FEB 2008/MAR 2005-6/SR EM 2010/JUL 2010/JUN 2010/SEP 2012/SEP
2019/APR 2019/JULY
Q2. With respect to Energy efficient running of ships;
(a) Sketch and explain the optimization of propeller hull interface flow devices and improvement of
propulsion efficiency.
(b) sketch and explain the optimization of Auxiliary machinery using VFDs.
2019/JULY
Q3. Sketch and describe the refrigeration system of a container carrying bananas only. How does the
controlled atmosphere of the container extend the green life and shelf life of bananas? How is the
airflow
system designed?
2019/APR 2019/JULY
(c) specify THREE applications that are suitable for the employment of gear type pumps.
2019/APR 2019/JULY
Q5. Cast iron is most widely used metal after steel in Marine Engineering. Most cast irons consist of
graphite in steel like matrix. Discuss the variation of properties that may arise with reference to pearlitic
grey cast iron and spherical grey cast iron. Describe briefly the treatment necessary to produce these
two types of Irons.
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Q7. With respect to Exhaust gas fired auxiliary boilers;
A. Describe the procedure to be adopted for the inspection of a safety valve fitted to an exhaust gas
boiler
stating, with reasons, which parts should receive particularly close attention.
B. Describe the procedure for the setting of safety valves of exhaust gas fired auxiliary boilers;
C. Explain the action taken after the setting of safety valves as in (B)
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2010/NOV 2007/SR5 2010/JUN 2012/SR1 2012/OCT 2012/DEC 2013/AUG
2013/SEP 2014/JAN 2014/JUL 2014/AUG 2014/NOV 2015/FEB 2015/JUN
2015/SEP 2015/DEC 2017/JAN 2017/DEC 2019/JULY
Q8. With reference to Air-conditioning system onboard your vessel:
(a) Sketch and describe high pressure cut-out in a refrigeration system.
(b) The refrigeration compressor has stopped due to operation of the h.p cut-out Explain.
(i) The possible cause.
(ii) How these causes would be found and possible remedies.
(c) What steps are taken if the compressor “short-cycle” on low pressure cut-out?
2019/APR 2019/JULY
Q9. With reference to Inert Gas Generator fitted on gas carriers:
a. Sketch a line diagram showing a typical 'Inert Gas System' used for inerting in gas carriers, labeling
the component parts.
b. Describe the system.
c. State the function of a chiller used in this type of inert gas generator.
2019/JULY
JUNE 2019
Q1. With regard to care of lubricating oils on board answer the following –
A. What is microbial degradation of lubricating oil and how is it prevented? What methods are employed
to ensure correct sampling for shore based testing?
B. What action will you take If the testing results show abnormal values of water content and TBN for
crank case lube oil of a slow speed main engine?
2012/DEC 2013/SR1 2013/JUL 2014/AUG 2014/NOV 2015/JAN 2015/FEB

2015/JUN 2015/SEP 2016/FEB 2016/AUG 2016/OCT 2016/SR16 2017/JAN
2017/JUN 2017/JUL 2017/DEC 2018/JULY 2019/JUN
Q2. Cast iron is most widely used metal after steel in Marine Engineering. Most cast irons consist of
graphite in steel like matrix. Discuss the variation of properties that may arise with reference to pearlitic
grey cast iron and spherical grey cast iron. Describe briefly the treatment necessary to produce these
two types of Irons.
2019/APR 2019/JUN
(d) Octane Number.
2018/SEP 2019/JAN 2019/FEB 2019/MAR 2019/JUN
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Q5. With regards to main transmission shaft flange coupling arrangements:
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A. Sketch a hollow type coupling bolt and the hydraulic head/nut and loading rod which are used to fit
it;
B. Describe how the bolt is fitted;

C. State the advantage of the hollow coupling bolt as compared to the traditional type of coupling bolt.
2009/AUG 2008/FEB 2007/MAR 2007/FEB 2010/APR 2010/MAR 2011/NOV 2012/SR1
2012/FEB 2014/APR 2014/NOV 2015/AUG 2016/JAN 2017/JUL 2018/JAN 2018/JULY
2019/JUN
Q6. With respect to refrigeration gases used on-board vessels, answer the following:
A. Explain Ozone Depleting Potential (ODP) of conventional refrigerant gases.
B. Name the alternate refrigerant gases available and being used onboard.
C. What steps are taken to minimize the release of refrigerant gases from the plant during normal
operation and maintenance activities.
2013/SR1 2013/AUG 2015/JAN 2015/FEB 2015/SEP 2016/FEB 2016/AUG
2016/OCT 2017/SR1 2017/JUN 2017/JUL 2017/DEC 2018/JULY 2018/AUG
2018/NOV 2018/DEC 2019/FEB 2019/JUN
Q7. As second engineer onboard a tanker, describe the procedure for presenting a Main Boiler for
survey
by a classification society.
2017/APR 2018/APR 2019/FEB 2019/JUN
Q8. Detail the desirable properties of a refrigerant. Make a table and compare following refrigerants for
use in a provision cooling plant for a 50000 DWT Oil tanker: R-22, R-134a.
2018/SEP 2019/MAR 2019/JUN
Q9. Sketch a sealing arrangement for an oil lubricated stern tube. Identify the common forms of seal
failure; State how oil loss due to seal failure can be restricted whilst on passage? What is the material
used for sealing rings and propeller shaft liner?
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2016/OCT 2017/APR 2017/OCT 2018/APR 2018/JUNE 2018/OCT 2019/FEB
2019/JUN
MAR 2019
Q1. You were asked to join a ship as second engineer. During briefing you were informed about frequent
boiler uptake fires happening onboard. prepare a plan for to reduce boiler uptake fires. How will you
monitor the progress of your plan and what instructions you will issue to the watch keepers?
tankers, labeling the component parts.
c. State what oxygen content you would expect in the flue gases if good combustion is achieved.
Q3. Discuss the causes of corrosion and means by which corrosion of the following may be limited by
manufacturers and ship’s personnel respectively:
(d) Octane Number.
Q5. Hyper mist system in your ship often gets activated on top of Incinerator unit. Write a letter to
company, to introduce an additional layer of activation for system, so that false alarm activation is
stopped.
Q5Describe the importance of maintaining the quality of lube oil in maintaining the proper health of
Q7. With reference to Keyless Propeller:
A. Sketch a section through a keyless sleeved propeller.
B. State the advantages of using a keyless sleeved propeller
C. State with reason, Which metal sleeve should be made for contact with the forged mild steel tail
shaft?
D. State the material uses to bond the sleeve to the propeller and the general thickness of the bonding
material.
Q9. (a) Detail the desirable properties of a refrigerant.
(b) Make a table and compare following refrigerants for use in a provision cooling plant for a 50000
DWT Oil tanker: R-22, R-134a.
APR 2019
Sketch and describe the refrigeration system of a container carrying bananas only. How does the
controlled atmosphere of the container extend the green life and shelf life of bananas? How is the
airflow system designed?
Q2. You have been appointed as the Second Engineer of an eight years old vessel, recently purchased by
your shipping company. Write a report to the engineering superintendent covering the inspection of
main propulsion machinery carried out by you, to ensure its trouble free operation.
Q3. Describe with the aid of sketches where necessary a vane type steering gear showing how to weight
of the rudder and stock are carried and the arrangement that allow for wear down;
Q 4 . Cast iron is most widely used after steel in Marine Engineering. Most cast irons consist of graphite
in steel like matrix. Discuss the variation of properties that may arise with reference to pearlitic grey
cast iron and spherical grey cast iron. Describe briefly the treatment necessary to produce these two
types of Irons.
(c) specify THREE applications that are suitable for the employment of gear types pumps.
Q7. With reference to Air-conditioning system onboard your vessel:
(a) Sketch and describe high pressure cut-out in a refrigeration system.
(b) The refrigeration compressor has stopped due to operation of the h.p cut-out explain.
(i) The possible cause.
(ii) How these causes would be found and possible remedies.
(c) What steps are taken if the compressor “short-cycle” on low pressure cut-out?
tankers, labeling the component parts.
c. State what oxygen content you would expect in the flue gases if good combustion is achieved.
Q9. With reference to auxiliary boiler safety valve:
A. Describe, with aid of a Sketch the safety valves for an auxiliary boiler;
B. Identify, with reasons, the part that require particularly close attention during overhaul;
C. Describe how the safety valves are reset after an overhaul.
FEB 2019
Q1. A. Explain Creep; Brenelling; Fretting; Fretting corrosion; State, with reasons, where these may occur
in ship propulsion System.
Q3. Sketch and describe a “fail safe steering gear” suitable for use on a tanker of more than 100,000 T
dwt; Explain the sequence of events that take place when an oil leak takes place in one of the hydraulic
pipe lines.
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2018/AUG 2018/OCT 2019/FEB
(d) Octane Number.
2018/SEP 2019/JAN 2019/FEB
Q6. With reference to Boiler water tests carried out onboard:
A. Discuss the possible reasons for the following changes in boiler water test results, and state what
actions should be taken in each case;
1. Reduction in total dissolved solids and chemical reserves.
2. Reduction in phosphate reserve, with increase in chlorides and total dissolved solids;
3. Reduction in alkalinity reserve only.
4. Increase in oxygen levels only.
B. State why the complete results of boiler water tests are logged or entered into a data retrieval system
rather than a note being made of any particular result which may be outside set limits.
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2015/DEC 2018/AUG 2018/NOV 2018/DEC 2019/FEB
Q7. With respect to refrigeration gases used on-board vessels, answer the following
A. Explain Ozone Depleting Potential (ODP) and Global Warming Potential (GWP) of conventional
refrigerant gases
C. Explain the steps you will take to ensure that release of refrigerant gases from the plant is minimized
during normal operation and during maintenance activities.
2018/NOV 2018/DEC 2019/FEB
Q8. Sketch a sealing arrangement for an oil lubricated stern tube. Identify the common form of seal
failure; State how oil loss due to seal failure can be restricted whist on passage? What material is used
for sealing ring and propeller shaft liner?
2016/OCT 2017/APR 2017/OCT 2018/APR 2018/JUNE 2018/OCT 2019/FEB
Q9. As second engineer onboard a tanker, describe the procedure for presenting a Main Boiler for
surveyby a classification society.
JAN 2019
Q1. Sketch and describe a system for oil monitoring of bilge and tanker ballast discharges. What inputs
are recorded? Explain the difficulties encountered with the efficient operation of the oil monitoring
system.
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2014/FEB 2014/JUL 2015/AUG 2018/JAN 2018/FEB 2018/SEP 2019/JAN
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(d) Octane Number.
2018/SEP 2019/JAN
company, to introduce an additional layer of activation for system, so that false alarm activation is
stopped.
2018/SEP 2019/JAN
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shaft?
material.
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Q9. With Respect to Container Ship: -
A. Sketch a ship’s indirect refrigeration system arranged for cooling containers stowed in stacks in the
hold;
B. Describe the refrigeration system sketched in (A) ;
C. State the advantages of the system described in (A) compared with containers with their own

YEAR 2018
DEC 2018
2015/DEC 2018/AUG 2018/NOV 2018/DEC
Q2. With respect to Windlass and Deck Machinery;
(a) Describe the principle of coil-operated brake suitable for winches and other deck machinery.
(b) Explain with suitable sketches how the windlass is relieved of strain when riding at anchor.
2015/OCT 2015/DEC 2018/AUG 2018/NOV 2018/DEC
Q3. With respect to tankers describes:
A. How a pump room and cargo tanks are ventilated?
B. The main problem of carrying liquefied natural gas.
C. How the boil off from liquefied natural gas is handled?
2014/EM 2014/SEP 2015/J2018/NOV 2018/DEC
Q4. With reference to controllable pitch propellers state:
A. Why is it preferable that the main servomotor be housed in the propeller hub rather than in the
shafting forward of the propeller shaft?
B. What regular maintenance and checks should be carried out to ensure maximum reliability of the
gear at all times?
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2017/JUL 2018/AUG 2018/NOV 2018/DEC
refrigerant gases
2018/NOV 2018/DEC
Q6. How the ingress of sea water is prevented in an oil lubricated stern bearing system. Should the
system fail, describe the corrective action possible whilst the vessel is afloat? State the reasons for fitting
two stern bearing oil header tanks in some cases?
2016/NOV 2017/FEB 2017/DEC 2018/AUG 2018/NOV 2018/DEC
Q7. Describe the in-water survey to classification society requirements of the external underwater
structure of a very large crude carrier.
2014/JUN 2018/DEC
Q8. You have been appointed as second engineer on a crude carrier, recently purchased by your
shipping company. The company superintendent requests that you examine the vessel with a view to
increasing its deadweight capacity without altering the ship’s length. Outline the suggestions that you
would make, justifying your proposals.
Q9. With reference to main boiler super heater arrangements:
A. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of contra flow with parallel flow design.
B. Describe how the element tube banks are supported yet allow for expansion.
C. Describe how boiler carryover affects super heater effectiveness and condition.
NOV 2018
Q1. A rudder of a vessel requires extensive welding repairs and as Second Engineer you are requested
to supervise the repairs.
A. Suggest a suitable type of welding process;
B. State, with reasons, FOUR common welding defects.
C. State what tests may be carried out before returning the rudder to service.
2018/JAN 2018/AUG 2018/NOV
(b) Explain with suitable sketches how the windlass is relieved of strain when riding at anchor.
2015/OCT 2015/DEC 2018/AUG 2018/NOV
Q3. Compare and contrast the destructive testing done on engineering materials with non-destructive
testing done on engineering components. Briefly describe one destructive test and two non-destructive
tests to illustrate the answer
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2018/NOV
gear at all times?
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refrigerant gases
B. (i) Sketch a line diagram showing a single pass system for producing fresh water from sea water.
(ii) Describe such a system.
2018/JAN 2018/JULY 2018/OCT 2018/NOV
Q9. How the ingress of sea water is prevented in an oil lubricated stern bearing system. Should the
system fail, describe the corrective action possible whilst the vessel is afloat? State the reasons for fitting
two stern bearing oil header tanks in some cases?
OCT 2018
Q1. Sketch and describe a “fail safe steering gear” suitable for use on a tanker of more than 100,000 T
dwt; Explain the sequence of events that take place when an oil leak takes place in one of the hydraulic
pipe lines.
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B. Sketch a line diagram showing a single pass system for producing fresh water from sea water.
2018/JAN 2018/JULY 2018/OCT
Q5. Describe with a sketch a pneumatic relay and show how feedback can be achieved when such a
relay
is used in conjunction with a flapper mechanism.
2015/AUG 2017/JUL 2018/JAN 2018/JULY 2018/AUG 2018/OCT

Q6. A. Explain the action of EACH of the following metallurgical mechanisms i. Creep; ii. Brenelling; iii.
Fretting; iv. Fretting corrosion; B. State, with reasons, where EACH of the mechanisms in Q3, (a) may
occur in ship propulsion System.
Q7. Explain in detail the advantages and disadvantages of controllable pitch propellers. With suitable
single line diagrams, explain the ‘Combinator Control’ for CPP.
2018/OCT
Q8. With reference to the operation of two stage reciprocating air compressors explain the following
terms:
a. Advantages of Multistage compression.
b. Significance of bumping clearance and adjustment thereof.
e. Reasons for reduction of compressor capacity.
d. Reasons and Effects of Second stage suction valve leakage.
2018/OCT
Q9. Sketch a sealing arrangement for an oil lubricated stern tube. A. Identify the common form of seal
failure; State how oil loss due to seal failure can be restricted whist on passage? What material is used
for sealing ring and propeller shaft liner?
SEP 2018
2017/APR 2018/APR 2018/JUNE 2018/SEP
Q2. Sketch and describe a boiler water level controller of the float operated type. State the reasons for
having this mechanism on the boiler and using this controller and boiler for analogy. Explain the
following terms:
A. Detecting element; B. Servo motor; C. Desired Value
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2018/SEP
2014/FEB 2014/JUL 2015/AUG 2018/JAN 2018/FEB 2018/SEP
(d) Octane Number.
2018/SEP
company, to introduce an additional layer of activation is stopped.
2018/SEP
2018/SEP
shaft?
material.
2016/SEP 2017/JUN 2018/SEP
2011/AUG 2016/JUN 2018/SEP
Q9. (a) Detail the desirable properties of a refrigerant.
(b) Make a table and compare following refrigerants for use in a provision cooling plant for a 50000
DWT Oil tanker: R-22, R-134a.

AUG 2018
Q1. With respect to the steering gear, answer the following:
A. Explain with a diagram, a “fail safe steering gear” suitable for use on a tanker of more than 100000 T
dwt; B. Explain the sequence of events that take place when an oil leak takes place in one of the
hydraulic pipe lines.
relay is used in conjunction with a flapper mechanism
2015/AUG 2017/JUL 2018/JAN 2018/JULY 2018/AUG
Q3. A rudder of a vessel requires extensive welding repairs and as Second Engineer you are requested
to supervise.
A. Suggest a suitable type of welding process;
B. State, with reasons, FOUR common welding defects.
C. State what tests may be carried out before returning the rudder to service.
2009/AUG 2008/FEB 2007/MAR 2007/FEB 2012/SR1 2014/JAN 2015/AUG
(b) Explain with suitable sketches how the windlass is relieved of strain when riding at anchor
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gear at all times?
2017/JUL 2018/AUG
2009/JUN 2008/APR 2007/JUL 2011/OCT 2011/JUN 2011/DEC 2012/SR/09
2015/DEC 2018/AUG
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Q8. Explain how the ingress of sea water is prevented in an oil lubricated stern bearing system. Should
the system fail, describe the corrective action possible whilst the vessel is afloat? State the reasons for
fitting two stern bearing oil header tanks in some instances?
2016/NOV 2017/FEB 2017/DEC 2018/AUG

refrigerant gases
JULY 2018 Q1.
Sketch and describe a boiler water level controller of the float operated type. State the reasons for
having this mechanism on the boiler and using this controller and boiler for analogy. Explain the
following terms: A. Detecting element; B. Servo motor; C. Desired Value
2014/FEB 2014/JUL 2015/AUG 2017/JUL 2018/JAN 2018/FEB 2018/JULY
Q2. With regard to care of lubricating oils on board answer the following – A. What is microbial
degradation of lubricating oil and how is it prevented? B. What methods are employed to ensure correct
sampling for shore based testing? C) If shore based testing results show abnormal value of water
content and TBN for crank case lube oil of a slow speed main engine, what will be interpretation and
subsequent action?
2017/JUN 2017/JUL 2017/DEC 2018/JULY
2009/JUN 2008/NOV 2008/JUN 2008/SR1 2007/FEB 2006/EMG 2009/DEC 2012/MAR 2014/FEB
2014/OCT 2015/AUG 2017/APR 2017/JUL 2018/JAN 2018/FEB 2018/JUNE 2018/JULY
Q4. With respect to the steering gear, answer the following: A. Explain with a diagram, a “fail safe
steering gear” suitable for use on a tanker of more than 100000 T dwt; B. Explain the sequence of events
that take place when an oil leak takes place in one of the hydraulic pipe lines.
relay is used in conjunction with a flapper mechanism
2015/AUG 2017/JUL 2018/JAN 2018/JULY
Q6. With regards to main transmission shaft flange coupling arrangements: A. Sketch a hollow type
coupling bolt and the hydraulic head/nut and loading rod which are used to fit it; B. Describe how the
bolt is fitted; C. State the advantage of the hollow coupling bolt as compared to the traditional type of
coupling bolt.
Q7. A. Describe a transverse bow thrust unit using CPP, mention how it should be made to support and
how the strength of thrust and reverse thrust are achieved; B. State with reasons, a suitable prime
mover for the controllable pitch propeller; C. State whether the thrust unit delivers a relatively low
pressure head with high volume output or high pressure head with low volume output.
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2016/JAN 2018/JAN 2018/JULY
Q8. Reverse osmosis is the modern alternative for shipboard production of drinking water.A. Describe
using simple diagrams if necessary, the principle of reverse osmosis. B. (i)Sketch a line diagram showing
a single pass system for producing fresh water from sea water. (ii)Describe such a system.
2018/JAN 2018/JULY
Q9. With respect to refrigeration gases used on-board vessels, answer the following; A. Explain ozone
depleting potential of conventional refrigerant gases. B. Name the alternate refrigerant gases available
and being used onboard. C. Explain the steps you will take to ensure that release of refrigerant gases
from the plant is minimized during normal operation and during maintenance activities.
JUN 2018
Q1. You have been appointed as Second Engineer of an older vessel which is in dry-docking and recently
been purchased by your shipping company. Describe, in detail about your inspection, to ensure that the
equipment’s on board ship related to safety equipment (related to firefighting and lifesaving) survey are
satisfactorily complied with.
2016/MAR 2018/MAR 2018/JUNE
Q2. Sketch and describe the operation of four ram electro-hydraulic steering gear system. Indicate and
explain the valve position for the operation of the system when one pump is isolated and unit is
operating two rams only.
2016/APR 2016/OCT 2017/APR 2017/OCT 2018/APR 2018/JUNE
2017/APR 2018/APR 2018/JUNE
Q4. Damage has occurred to the main engine exhaust valves and the fuel supplied at a particular port is
suspected. The owner’s case/ however, in the ensuing dispute may be weak because the fuel was
ordered specifying only type and viscosity. A. Apart from fuel specification, describe how you, as Second
Engineer, should have assisted the owners’ case when receiving the suspect fuel. B. Describe a
recognized fuel standard that may be used when ordering bunker fuel. C. Explain how the correct fuel
standard selected. D. Suggest, with reasons, why particular mention should be made of certain elements
that might not be included in the fuel standard.

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Q5. With reference to oil monitoring of bilge and tanker ballast discharges: A. Describe with the aid of a
sketch, the general arrangements of an oil monitoring system; B. State the inputs that are recorded; C.
Explain the difficulties encountered with the efficient operation of the oil monitoring system.
2012/MAR 2015/JUL 2016/JUN 2017/APR 2018/APR 2018/JUNE
Q6. Sketch a sealing arrangement for an oil lubricated stern tube. A. Identify the common form of seal
failure; B. State how oil loss due to seal failure can be restricted whist on passage; C. What material is
used for sealing ring and propeller shaft liner?
2016/OCT 2017/APR 2017/OCT 2018/APR 2018/JUNE
2009/JUN 2008/NOV 2008/JUN 2008/SR1 2007/FEB 2006/EMG 2009/DEC 2012/MAR 2014/FEB
2014/OCT 2015/AUG 2017/APR 2017/JUL 2018/JAN 2018/FEB 2018/JUNE
Q8. A. State the advantages of using steam turbine propulsion power for vessels carrying LNG cargo. B.
With regard to the use of L.N.G. cargo as boiler fuel explain: (i)The safety precautions relating to the gas
pipeline supplying the boiler and burning the gas in the boiler, (ii) The means of getting rid of “excess
gases” during loading or discharge.
2009/JUL 2008/APR 2007/SREMG 2007/AUG 2007/JUN 2007/SR1 2010/APR
2010/MAR 2010/SR1 2009/DEC 2011/JUL 2013/JUN 2014/FEB 2014/SEP
2018/FEB 2018/MAR 2018/JUNE
Q9. With Respect to Container Ship: - A. Sketch a ship’s indirect refrigeration system arranged for
cooling containers stowed in stacks in the hold; B. Describe the refrigeration system sketched in (A) ; C.
State the advantages of the system described in (A) compared with containers with their own

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(a) Calculated Carbon Aromaticity Inbox (CCAI).

(b) Open flash point and Closed flash point.

(c) The importance of Sodium to Vanadium Ratio.

(d) Octane Number.

2018/SEP 2019/JAN 2019/FEB 2019/MAR 2019/JUN 2019/AUG

2018/SEP 2019/JAN 2019/FEB 2019/MAR 2019/AUG

Q3. With Respect to Container Ship: -

refrigeration self-contained units.

2006-7/SREMG 2007/APR 2006/SR5 2010/FEB 2014/AUGEM 2014/DEC 2015/JAN

2015/NOV 2017/MAR 2018/JUNE 2019/JAN 2019/AUG

Q4. With reference to Vacuum Sewage System:

(i) Sketch & Describe a Vacuum Sewage System.

(ii) State the advantages of Vacuum Sewage System.

(iii) State the different causes of dropping vacuum.

A. Describe using simple diagrams if necessary, the principle of reverse osmosis.

Describe such a system.

2007/FEB 2010/JUL 2012/FEB 2014/APR 2014/NOV 2015/AUG 2016/JAN

2018/JAN 2018/JULY 2018/OCT 2018/NOV 2019/APR 2019/JULY 2019/AUG

A. Internal and External surfaces of auxiliary steam lines;

B. External surfaces of auxiliary boilers;

C. Water boxes of sea water coolers and condensers;

D. Main sea water inlet pipes.

2014/FEB 2014/JUL 2015/AUG 2018/JAN 2018/FEB 2018/SEP 2019/JAN 2019/MAR

Q7. With reference to Flue gas Inert gas system:

tankers, Describe the system labeling the important component parts.

2019/MAR 2019/APR 2019/AUG

2019/APR 2019/JULY 2019/AUG

Q9. With reference to auxiliary boiler safety valve:

C. Describe how the safety valves are reset after an overhaul.

2009/DEC 2009/FEB 2005/JUL 2012/SEP 2012/DEC 2019/APR 2019/AUG

2009/FEB 2008/MAR 2005-6/SR EM 2010/JUL 2010/JUN 2010/SEP 2012/SEP

Q2. With respect to Energy efficient running of ships;

two types of Irons.

2019/APR 2019/JUN 2019/JULY

A. Describe using simple diagrams if necessary, the principle of reverse osmosis.

Describe such a system.

2007/FEB 2010/JUL 2012/FEB 2014/APR 2014/NOV 2015/AUG 2016/JAN

2018/JAN 2018/JULY 2018/OCT 2018/NOV 2019/APR 2019/JULY

Q7. With respect to Exhaust gas fired auxiliary boilers;

2010/DEC 2011/OCT 2010/OCT 2010/DEC 2009/JUN 2008/SEP 2007/SEP

2013/SEP 2014/JAN 2014/JUL 2014/AUG 2014/NOV 2015/FEB 2015/JUN

2015/SEP 2015/DEC 2017/JAN 2017/DEC 2019/JULY

Q8. With reference to Air-conditioning system onboard your vessel:

(a) Sketch and describe high pressure cut-out in a refrigeration system.

(i) The possible cause.

(ii) How these causes would be found and possible remedies.

Q9. With reference to Inert Gas Generator fitted on gas carriers:

the component parts.

b. Describe the system.

to ensure correct sampling for shore based testing?

crank case lube oil of a slow speed main engine?

2012/DEC 2013/SR1 2013/JUL 2014/AUG 2014/NOV 2015/JAN 2015/FEB

2017/JUN 2017/JUL 2017/DEC 2018/JULY 2019/JUN

two types of Irons.

(a) Calculated Carbon Aromaticity Inbox (CCAI).

(b) Open flash point and Closed flash point.

(c) The importance of Sodium to Vanadium Ratio.

(d) Octane Number.

2018/SEP 2019/JAN 2019/FEB 2019/MAR 2019/JUN