Q1. State EIGHT actions the Engineer Officer of the Watch would take on acknowledging unexpected high-level engine room bilge alarms, in both port and starboard bilge wells. (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(b) State how it can be determined that such MCA publications have been superseded or cancelled.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. (a) With reference to a control system, list FOUR examples of a measured variable. (4)
(b) Explain the meaning of the term two step control, giving one example of its use. (6)
(c) Explain the meaning of the term proportional control, giving one example of its use. (6)
Q5. Describe the routine inspection of the portable fire extinguishers found in the machinery spaces. (16)
Q6. (a) State the conditions that must be satisfied before paralleling an A.C. generator with the main electrical switchboard. (6)
(b) For EACH condition stated in (a) explain EACH of the following:
(i) How it is monitored (4)
(ii) How it is adjusted (6)
Q6. (a) List FIVE precautions that should be taken before any work is carried out on electrical equipment. (10)
(b) Identify THREE additional precautions to those in (a), if it has become essential to work near to live equipment. (6)
Q9. Explain the meaning and purpose of EACH of the following ship terms:
(a) Keеl. (4)
(b) Beam. (structural member) (4)
(c) Girder. (4)
(d) Frame. (4)
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