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

Q2. Sketch a cross-section of a horizontally mounted two pass, tubular heat exchanger suitable for lubricating oil cooling, showing the flow path of the fluids, labelling all parts. (16)

Q3. With reference to MARPOL Annex 1 and the control of operational discharge into the sea of oil or oily mixtures from ships

(a) State the criteria for discharging into the sea of oil or oily mixtures outside special areas. (7)

(b) State the criteria for discharging into the sea of oil or oily mixtures inside special areas. (7)

(c) State the criteria for discharging into the sea of oil or oily mixtures in Antarctic area. (2)

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. With reference to main distribution systems fitted with preference trips:

(a) State why the preference trip is fitted. (2)

(b) Explain the operation of a THREE stage trip. (8)

(c) State THREE circuits that can not be connected to the preference trip giving a reason for EACH (6)

Q7. With reference to storage batteries used on Ships:

(a) Explain the meaning of the term Gel Cell (2)

(b) State how the measure of charge of a conventional Lead Acid battery is established (2)

(c) List FOUR advantages of Alkaline batteries (4)

(d) State how the measure of charge of an Alkaline battery is established (4)

(e) Outline the dangers associated with Lithium-ion batteries. (4)

Q8. With reference to Load lines and associated surveys, In the diagram below state the name of the area 'A' (2)

(b) State the terms associated with EACH of the load line letters shown,

(i) TF (1)

(ii) F (1)

(iii) T (1)

(iv) S (1)

(v) W (1)

(vi) WNA (1)

(c) Outline TWO non - conformities that may be found during a load line survey with regard to EACH of the following:

(i) The Ship's structure. (2)

(ii) Watertight integrity. (2)

(iii) Stability. (2)

(d) State how often a load line survey normally takes place and by whom (2)

Q9. Explain the meaning and purpose of EACH of the following ship terms:

(a) Hawse pipe. (4)

(b) Chain Stopper. (4)

(c) Fairlead. (4)

(d) Bollard. (4)