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Q1. Whilst on passage the Engine room is in UMS and a bilge alarm activates:

(a) Describe the entry procedure into the Engine Room to acknowledge the alarm (4)

(b) List the entries that will be required for the Oil Record Book for a transfer from the bilge to the holding tank (4)

(c) State TWO possible causes for a maximum vacuum and no discharge when the pump is started (4)

(d) State two possible causes for the pump to fail to pickup suction (4)

Q2. With reference to the treatment of lubricating or fuel oil:

(a) State the functions of a purifier (4)

(b) State the functions of a clarifier (4)

(c) State TWO constructional differences found in the bowls of a purifier and clarifiers (8)

Q3. (a) List the THREE types of Notice issued by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to disseminate information to ship-owners and seafarers (6)

(b) Define the relevance and importance of each of the Notices stated in (a) (10)

Q4. Describe, with the aid of a sketch, a method of remotely monitoring the contents of a fuel oil tank (16)

Q4. With reference to main diesel engine starting air lines:

(a) Describe the main cause of a starting air line explosion. (8)

(b) Explain how a leaking start air valve can be identified while the engine is running. (4)

(c) State four different safety devices which can be incorporated into the starting air line to limit the damage caused by an explosion. (4)

Q6. With reference to earthing arrangements on ships:

(a) With the aid of a sketch, describe the difference between an insulated and an earthed system (12)

(b) Explain why an insulated earth system would be preferred to a earthed system (4)

Q7. (a) Name ONE publication dealing with the storage of ships battery (2)

(b) List SEVEN precautions that should be taken when working in an area where batteries are stored (14)

Q8. (a) State the measurement that gives an indication of a ship's stability. (2)

(b) Explain the meaning of the measurement stated in (a). (2)

(c) Explain how the measurement given in (a) indicates EACH of the following:

(i) Stable stability. (4)

(ii) Unstable stability. (4)

(iii) Neutral stability. (4)

Q9. With reference to the cross-sectional view of a typical construction shown in the diagram below:

(a) Identify EACH of the parts of the vessel annotated A-H (8)

(b) Explain what is meant by the term racking in relation to the ships structure and how this may be reduced by design (4)

(c) State the purpose of double bottoms in the vessels structure. (4)