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Q1. Describe the actions necessary to prepare the engine room for rough weather. (16)

Q2. State FOUR advantages and FOUR disadvantages of plate type heat exchangers. (16)

Q3. With reference to the prevention of pollution at sea regulations, explain EACH of the following:

(a) Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plans (SOPEP). (8)

(b) Oil Record Book. (8)

Q4. (a) Describe the actions that the EOOW should take on finding that the temperature of the thrust block is rising above normal acceptable range. (6)

(b) Explain why the thrust block temperature is critical. (10)

Q5. Describe the safety practices relating to EACH of the following:

(a) Grinding wheels; (4)

(b) Rotating machinery; (4)

(c) Safety clothing and footwear; (4)

(d) Prevention of skin reactions. (4)

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

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

Q7. Explain the procedure to be taken in EACH of the following circumstances in order to prepare a large electrical generator set for maintenance:

(a) Taking the A.C. generator off electrical load; (6)

(b) Isolating the machine in order that work may be safely carried out. (10)

Q8. (a) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, a freeing-port. (8)

(b) Explain how freeing-ports assist in maintaining the stability of a ship. (8)

Q9. With reference to the ship's structural arrangements, explain, with the aid of sketch, EACH of the following terms:

(a) Sheer (4)

(b) Flare (4)

(c) Camber (4)

(d) Tumblehome (4)