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Q1. As the engineer officer of the watch list EIGHT reasons for calling the Chief Engineer Officer. (16)

Q4. (a) State FOUR features which assist in the starting of lifeboat engines in cold climatic conditions. (8)

(b) Briefly describe TWO devices that control the rate of fall of a lifeboat when launched from standard davits. (8)

Q5. In the event of discovering a fire in the machinery space, as EOOW, list the actions to be taken after EACH of the following situations:

(a) Finding a fire in its early stages (6)

(b) Finding a fire that has become too hazardous to fight (10)

Q6. With reference to the electrical distribution system, describe:

(a) The routine testing of the emergency generator (8)

(b) How an earth fault is indicated. (8)

Q7. With reference to large capacity secondary cell batteries:

(a) State the two types (4)

(b) State four applications onboard ship (4)

(c) Describe the maintenance required. (8)

Q8. With reference to transferring large quantities of fuel from low tanks, such as double bottom storage tanks, to higher wing bunker tanks:

(a) Explain the possible effects on the stability of the vessel. (8)

(b) State the important checks to be made before and during the fuel transfer operation. (8)

Q9. (a) Describe the inspection required of a weathertight door, found on the weather deck of a vessel, to ensure satisfactory operation. (16)