Q8. Accidents have occurred due to premature or accidental release of CO2 into the machinery spaces.
(a) State the safety procedures that the Chief Engineer Officer should adopt with respect to maintenance being carried out on the system by shore contractors. (3)
(b) Explain why the Chief Engineer and ships staff should still have to check on work carried out by shore contractors. (2)
(c) State how the liquid levels in the CO2 bottles may be checked in situ and how often this test should be carried out. (2)
(d) Explain why ship's general service air should not be used for blowing through and testing CO2 operating lines and suggest a suitable alternative. (3)
Q8. Describe the inspections and tests that should be carried out to ensure satisfactory condition and operation of the ship’s firefighting equipment.
Q8. As chief engineer officer appointed to a newly acquired vessel, describe the inspection that should be carried out to ensure satisfactory condition and operation of the ship’s fire fighting equipment. (10)
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