95SSEP-4
Sr. No. 3
EXAMINATION OF MARINE ENGINEER OFFICER
Function: Controlling Operation of ship and care for persons on board at Operational Level
SHIP'S SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
CLASS IV
(Time allowed - 2 hours)
INDIA (2004) Afternoon Paper Total Marks 100
NB : (1) All Questions are Compulsory
(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.
- The Centrifugal ballast pump in the engine room also doubles as an emergency fire pump in your ship. What specific precautions would you take to change over the ballast pump from ballast / d-ballast mode to a fire pump mode.
- With reference to procedure for port state control, define the following terms:
(a)Substandard ship
(b)Stoppage of an operation
(c)Recognised Organisation
(d)Valid Certificate
(e)Clear Grounds
Briefly Justify Your Answer
- A vessel should normally behave as if all of its weight is acting downward through the center of gravity and all of its support is acting upward through the ______.
(a)Keel
(b)Center of buoyancy
(c)Tipping center
(d)Amidships section
Briefly Justify Your Answer
- The use of flexible hose pipes to connect the crude oil washing machines is permitted only on ______.
(a)Product tankers
(b)Crude oil tankers
(c)Combination OBO tankers
(d)Chemical tankers
Briefly Justify Your Answer
- Which of the following is NOT a recommended safe practice?
(a)Securing equipment against slipping or drifting.
(b)Operating machinery at its recommended speed.
(c)Repairing loose handles on tools before using.
(d)Using tools for purposes for which they are not designed.
Briefly Justify Your Answer
- Inspection of a Halon fire extinguisher involves checking the hose, handle, nozzle, and ______.
(a)Each sight glass
(b)Weighing of the extinguisher
(c)The service technicians report
(d)The last date it was charged
Briefly Justify Your Answer
- Control of flooding on a ship should be addressed immediately ______.
(a)Following the failure of the main engine.
(b)Following control of a fire.
(c)Following restoration of vital services after a short disruption.
(d)Only if a threat exists in the form of collision, grounding etc..
Briefly Justify Your Answer
- On a ship, a fire pump may be used for other purposes if ______.
(a)The other services are run off a reducing station with pressure gauge
(b)A separate fire pump is available for use on the fire main
(c)All other services are operated by a manifold near the pump
(d)All of the above conditions are met
Briefly Justify Your Answer
- One of the uses for low velocity fog is to ______.
(a)Help produce mechanical foam
(b)Break apart class "A" combustibles
(c)Sweep burning liquids overboard
(d)Act as a heat shield to protect the fire fighter
Briefly Justify Your Answer
- The value of the maximum righting arm is dependent upon the position of the center of buoyancy and the ______.
(a)Longitudinal center of gravity
(b)Transverse center of gravity
(c)Downflooding angle
(d)Vertical location of the center of gravity
Briefly Justify Your Answer
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95SSEP-4
Sr. No. 2
EXAMINATION OF MARINE ENGINEER OFFICER
Function: Controlling Operation of ship and care for persons on board at Operational Level
SHIP'S SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
CLASS IV
(Time allowed - 2 hours)
INDIA (2001) Afternoon Paper Total Marks 100
N.B. - (1) All Questions are compulsory
(2) All Questions Carry Equal Marks.
(3) Neatness in handwriting and clarity in expression carries weightage
ANSWERS
Answer for Question No. 3 Correct Answer : B
Answer for Question No. 4 Correct Answer : C
Answer for Question No. 5 Correct Answer : D
Answer for Question No. 6 Correct Answer : B
Answer for Question No. 7 Correct Answer : B
Answer for Question No. 8 Correct Answer : B
Answer for Question No. 9 Correct Answer : D
Answer for Question No. 10 Correct Answer : D