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Q1. Describe the routine watch-keeping duties carried out in the steering flat. (16)

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. (a) Describe how the thrust of the propeller is transmitted to the hull of the ship. (4)

(b) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, how the surfaces, within the thrust block, transmitting the thrust are separated by the lubricating oil. (8)

(c) Explain the importance of the oil temperature within the thrust block (4)

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)

Q7. With reference to the emergency generator:

(a) State the checks required prior to starting the engine (6)

(b) Describe the routine testing (10)

Q8. With reference to the accumulation of water on the open decks of ships:

(a) Explain the importance of ensuring that there is no accumulation of water (6)

(b) Explain, with the aid of sketches, how it is prevented. (10)

Q9. (a) Sketch and describe EACH of the following ship construction features:

(i) Plate floor (6)

(ii) Watertight bulkhead (6)

(b) Explain how watertight bulkhead integrity may be tested (4)