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Q1. A. I) discuss the various hazards and problems which are associated with electric cable insulation in the
event of fire; ii) Suggest remedies for these problems.
B. State how the spread of fire may be reduced by the method used for installing electric cables.
2009/SR8 2008/SR12 2008/SR11 2008/SR10 2008/SR6 2008/SR4 2008/SR2
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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. What suction lift would you expect from a single stage pump system?
c) State the water jet capacity the pump must be capable of
d) State how it can be ensured that the fire pump is kept in good working order.
e) 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
2006/SR9 2006/SR5 2011/SR7 2010/SR3 2010/SR4 2008/SR11 2008/SR2
2007/SR11 2007/SR2 2006/SR11 2006/SR11

Q3. 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
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Q4. A. With reference to shipboard sewage systems, Describe the principle of operation of EACH of the
following types:
I. Flow through system
II. Collection / Holding / transfer system
III. Zero discharge system.
Explain why sewage systems involving aerobic action are to be preferred to those with anaerobic action.
Explain the meaning and significance of the term Biological oxygen demand.
Q5. With reference to the pumping of cargo tanks of chemical tankers-
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A. Sketch and describe an arrangement used with the cargo pump or independently of the pump, to facilitate
tank drainage:
B. State significant regulation which will assist in reducing pollution of sea by chemical cargoes.
2011/SR10 2010/SR6 2012/SR7 2012/SR09
2012/SR12 2013/SR3 2013/SR10 2014/SR4
Q6. With reference to the 1978 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.
2008/SR12 2007/SR7 5-6/SR EMG 2010/SR2 2011/SR3 2011/SR12 2012/SR1
2012/SR09 2013/SR6 2013/ SR08 2013/SR12 2014/SR01 2014/SR02 2014/SR4
Q7. 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 16
0
. 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.
2008/SR11 2008/SR2 2011/SR6 2014/SR4
Q8. With reference to enclosed spaces:
A. List the tests and precautions that should be taken before a person may enter such a space.
B. List the precautions that must be observed whilst personnel are in the space and actions to be taken in the
event of an accident.
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Q9. A. State where information can be obtained with regard to the safe carriage of hazardous substances as
cargos.
B. For a hazardous substance of your choice as a cargo, discuss each of the following;
i) Storage and transport; ii) Hazardous properties iii) Fire fighting and suppression techniques; iv) Medical
effects and treatment after physical contact with cargo
2010/SR7 2010/SR6 2014/SR04

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