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Q1. Describe the procedure for testing a steering gear within 12 hours of sailing. (16)

Q2. (a) Explain TWO factors that have an influence on the separating process within a centrifugal purifier. (8)

(b) Explain TWO reasons for a purifier not attaining full running speed (8)

Q3. (a) State the operations which should be entered in the Oil Record Book of ALL ships. (12)

(b) State the conditions which must be complied with for the discharge of oily water from machinery spaces. (4)

Q4. With reference to a steam heating coil in a fuel storage tank developing a leak:

(a) State how the leak would be detected. (4)

(b) State the immediate action to be taken when the leak is detected. (4)

(c) Explain how the leak may be traced. (8)

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. Describe how to manually couple a second auxiliary generator to the main switchboard and balance out the load. (16)

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