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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. Describe, with the aid of sketches, the principle of centrifugal separation as used in fuel and lubricating oil purifiers (16)

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. With reference to an aerobic sewage treatment plant:

(a) Explain the need for continuous aeration (6)

(b) Describe the hazards that may be present when the plant requires internal maintenance or inspection. (10)

Q5. (a) With reference to contents and use, describe how a portable fire extinguisher is identified (4)

(b) State, with reasons, the type of fire extinguisher normally found in the engine control room. (4)

(c) List the actions to be taken prior to the operation of a bottled CO2 fire fighting system. (8)

Q6. (a) State FOUR different causes of earth faults. (8)

(b) For EACH cause stated in (a), explain how the fault is rectified. (8)

Q8. (a) Explain the term free surface effect. (8)

(b) Explain why free surface effect is important in ro-ro ferries and other ships having large enclosed deck areas. (8)

Q9. Describe, with the aid of a sketch, the structural features of the bow forward bulkhead which impart structural strength to resist the stress imparted on the vessel. (16)

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Q9. Describe, with the aid of a sketch, the structural features of the bow which impart structural strength. (16)