Q1. List EIGHT actions to be taken by the Engineer Officer of the Watch to ensure the safe passage of the vessel through an area of heavy weather. (16)
Q2. State FOUR advantages and FOUR disadvantages of plate type heat exchangers. (16)
Q3. (a) Describe the purpose of EACH of the following publications issued by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA):
(i) Merchant Shipping Notices (MSNs). (4)
(ii) Marine Guidance Notes (MGNs). (4)
(iii) Marine Information Notes (MINs). (4)
(b) State how it can be determined that such MCA publications have been superseded or cancelled. (4)
Q4. Describe, with the aid of a sketch, a typical single element temperature control for a large lubricating oil system. (16)
Q5. (a) List FOUR different types of fire detector head that may be fitted to the Fire Detection System. (4)
(b) Describe the principle of operation of TWO of the fire detector heads listed in (a). (12)
Q6. State the procedure to be carried out if you found someone you suspected of having received an electric shock. (16)
Q7. State the effect and consequences if EACH of the following faults occur on a Generator but the protection devices fail to operate.
(a) Short circuit (4)
(b) AVR Failure (4)
(c) Loss of residual magnetism. (4)
(d) Overload (4)
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 stresses and strain in vessels describe, with the aid of a sketch, the effect of EACH of the following:
(a) Panting. (4)
(b) Pounding. (4)
(c) Racking. (4)
(d) Hogging. (4)
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