MEO CLASS-II SSEP JAN TO DEC 2023
JAN-2023
1.a) What do you understand by the terms
Convention, Protocol, and Amendments? State in which order these will be
adopted by the IMO
b) What procedure is nowadays followed for putting the amendments into effect?
2.a) What are NOX & SOX limitations as
per Annex VI of MARPOL.
b) Briefly describe methods to control NOx emission and Sox emission.
3. With reference to a lifeboat gravity davit
arrangement:
a) Sketch the arrangement showing the
lifeboat both in the housed position and at its maximum point of outboard
travel
b). Describe the lowering and raising of lifeboat stating the safety features and the requirement as per SOLAS 74, with respect to time for hoisting.4.Your vessel built after 01st January 2000 and due for International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate renewal survey.
4 a) How you will prepare yourself as 2nd Engineer
for the renewal survey.
b) What records, procedures, certificates etc. you will keep ready for attending surveyor verification
5. With reference to the following two types
of dispersants explain what they are, and where are used:
A. Conventional dispersant; B. Concentrate dispersant.
6.With reference to the pumping of cargo
tanks of chemical tankers-
A.
Sketch and describe an arrangement used with the cargo pump or independently of
the pump, to facilitate tank drainage,
B. State significant regulation which will assist in reducing pollution of sea by chemical cargoes manual. describe the content of P&A manual.
7.a) Explain the factors that are considered
in the development of critical equipment and systems onboard shop as per ISM
code.
b) Give your opinion on the importance of identifying critical equipment and systems onboard ship.
8.a) Discuss the rights and expectations of
seafarers in relation to occupational safety as per Maritime Labor Convention.
b) What are the steps taken to reduce discrimination among seafarers due to differences in age, gender, language, nationality, and culture?
9.a) with reference to Port State Control
discuss (i) Regional operation/Agreement
(ii) Future of port State control an
effective took for ship safety?
b) Define a sub-standard vessel and give examples of detainable items under SOLAS MARPOL STCW and LL Convention.
FEB-2023
Q1. Explain the following terms used by the
classification societies.
a) Anniversary date. b) Condition of class.
c) Window period for survey, d) Memoranda e) Addition note.
1) Statutory recommendation.
Q2. With reference to Maritime Labour
Convention (MLC) 2006, briefly discuss the following:
a) Minimum requirements for seafarers working on a ship. B) Conditions of employment. c) Accommodation and recreational facilities. d) Health protection, welfare, and social security protection.
Q3. Explain the purpose of NOx Technical Code
and its applicability to marine diesel engines
b) Explain certification requirements under
NOx Technical Code.
c) Explain the purpose of NOx technical file and its importance.
Q4. Fire protection for the accommodation
spaces of passenger vessels incorporates means of detection, fighting and
containment to reduce the spread of any fire.
A. Describe the means of detection and
firefighting commonly installed:
B. State how the spread of fire is prevented and how the containment is used with the firefighting and detection arrangement to locate the fire.
Q5. A. Describe information which is
available in the record which is attached as a supplement to the IOPP
Certificate, for a bulk carriers and oil tanker. B. What are the provisions for
engine room under MARPOL 73/78 Annex -1, for large ocean-going vessels?
C. What is IBC Code and what Certificates are issued under the Code and to which ship?
Q6. A. Describe a vacuum sewage system;
B. With reference to the system described in
(A)-i. State ONE advantage of the system;
ii. State why a holding tank may be required
to be fitted to the system.
iii. State the problems resulting from the retention of untreated sewage in a holding tank.
Q7) Illustrating differences between major nonconformity, nonconformity, hazardous occurrence and near miss situations, show with examples steps taken by you as Second Engineer in each case for successful handling of the situations.
Q8. With reference to Annex V of MARPOL
73/78, concerned with the prevention of pollution of the sea by garbage from ships:
A. Define the following terms: (i) Garbage,
(ii) Nearest land: (iii) Special areas:
B. State the regulations governing the disposal of garbage outside special areas.
9. A. A hydraulically operated ballast tank
valve situated in the duct keel has failed to close State as Second Engineer
your procedure for directing safe entry by engine room staff to the duct keel
to ascertain the cause and possibility to carry out a repair
B State if any procedure is to be followed before making an entry and the relevant IMO code under Which such procedure are required.
MARCH-2023
1.a) State the difference between Flag State
Control and Port State Control. Under which International Conventions Port
State Control can be exercised.
(b) What do you understand by Memorandum of Understanding in respect of PSC.
2. With regard to Minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a ship, as per MLC 2006, write short notes on the following:-
a) Seafarers' employment agreements
b) Entitlement to leave & Repatriation
c) Seafarer compensation in the event of a
ship's loss or foundering
d)Career and skill development.
3. With reference to the pumping of cargo tanks
of chemical tankers-
a) Sketch and describe an arrangement used
with the cargo pump or independently of the pump, to facilitate tank drainage.
b) State significant regulation which will assist in reducing pollution of sea by chemical cargoes.
4. With reference to Regulation 12 of SOLAS
Chapter XII, dealing with Water Level Detection and Alarm System to spaces
a) Type of ships Water Level Detection and
Alarm System is required to be installed
b) Brief description of such installation
c) Requirements with respect to detection
system
d) Requirements with respect to alarm system.
5.a) State What different methods are used
for preserving ship's hull during service. What type of Antifouling coats are
used?
b) State what materials are being banned by
international regulation for use in Antifouling coats and the reason for
banning
c) Discuss briefly how does paint coating on deck differ from that on super structure.
6.with reference to survey and certification
of a ship briefly Discuss the following
a) Harmonization of survey and certification
b) Enhanced Survey Programme (ESP) surveys
for bulk carriers and oil tankers
c)Condition monitoring of tail
shaft/propeller shaft.
d)Periodical survey of ship.
7. Regulation 13F of Annex of MARPOL 73/78 deals with prevention of oil pollution in the event of collision or stranding. Describe a double hull type of construction and state if any other type of construction provides equivalent protection.
8. Sketch and describe the following
detectors, explaining their mode of operation and stating where they would be
fitted in the machinery spaces
(a) Heat Detector
(b) combustion or smoke detector
State the regulations that govern the fixing of these detectors.
9. The international Safety Management (ISM)
Code requires involvement and responsibility of the company in enforcing
"emergency preparedness" procedures for a ship and its personnel.
What advantage does it have under 15M Code? Describe the duties of the company
in-
A. Forming the emergency team, B. Emergency
situations; C. Maintaining contact
between ship and office. D. Use of ship's relevant information.
APRIL-2023
1.Name various statutory Certificates and Documents to be carried on board Chemical Tankers giving a reference to the conventions and justify for their requirement.
2.With reference to STCW convention:
a) Explain the principles underlying the STCW
Convention.
b) Explain how as a senior engineer you would
implement the regulation for controlling and monitoring of minimum hours of
rest for watch keepers.
c)What type of specific shipboard
familiarization is required to be given to a seafarer new to a particular type
of vessel?
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3.Draw a plan to deal with fire in
accommodation.
a) Including co-ordination with shore
facilities in port, taking account of the ship's fire control plan.
b) Explain how drills and practices should be organized with reference to the above.
4.With respect to the hazardous areas of
tankers:
a) Explain the term flameproof (Ex d) for
electrical equipment.
b) State the type of electrical equipment
that would be protected in this way.
c). List likely defects of flameproof equipment.
5.Define briefly the construction details
peculiar to each of the following types of closure that enables their primary
function to be fully realized.
a) Watertight doors.
b) Fireproof doors.
c)Gas tight doors.
d) State why (a) can perform and function of (b) as well as of (c), whereas function of (b) and (c) are restricted solely to their primary function.
6.With reference to "ISM Code"
write short notes on:
a) Master's Review
b) Requirement and Advantages of
Familiarization of seafarer onboard
C)Designated Person Ashore (DPA)
d)Functional requirements for a safety Management system.
7.With Respect to Bunkering operation
onboard:
a) As Second Engineer of a new ship, prepare
standing orders for all future bunkering operations onboard.
b) State why it is very important to obtain a representative sample of heavy fuel oil bunkered and State how a representative sample is obtained.
8.Explain the following terms/statements:
a) Categories of Noxious liquid substance.
b) Special Areas as defined in MARPOL 73/78.
C)Double hull tanker.
9.With Reference to the Maritime Labour
Convention (MLC) 2006, discuss the requirements for seafarers regarding:-
a) Minimum age to work onboard vessels.
b) Seafarers Employment Agreements.
c)Hours of work and hours of rest.
JUNE-2023
1.For an ISM certification, explain the key clauses, which are required to be complied with for obtaining Interim DOC. State the responsibility of a Second Engineer with respect to satisfactory implementation of SMS on board ship.
2.a) Sketch a line diagram of a mechanical
low expansion foam fixed firefighting system suitable for machinery spaces.
b) Describe the operation of the system
sketched.
c) Explain how a mixture of foam making
compound and sea water are converted into foam
d) What are the periodic maintenance required on the system.
3 India, one of the world's five major ship recycling countries, has acceded to the IMO Hong Kong Convention, the treaty that will set global standards for safe and environmentally sound hip recycling Discuss the key features of "The Hong Kong international convention for the safe and environmentally sound Recycling of Ships"
4. a) Sketch a simplified circuit that may be
incorporated in a control panel for an array of fire detectors.
b) Describe the following features that may
be found in a control panel for fire detectors
(i)Audible fire alarm circuits.
(ii)dentification of zone of fire.
(iii)Automatic change over from normal power supply
5. Prepare a proposal for safe manning requirements for a ship of your choice considering the IMO guidelines on the issue, also considering frequent port calls, rest hour management and high-risk areas.
6. Steering system failure has caused
shipping casualties and oil pollution. Discuss-
a) The causes of such failure
b) The precaution necessary in design,
operation, and maintenance of these systems.
C)Requirements on tankers, which was made mandatory after the shipping casualty.
7.Explain the following with reference to
MARPOL Annex-VI
a)Ozone depleting substances and its
emissions control
b) Volatile Organic and its emissions
control.
C)NOx emissions and its control from ships.
8.With reference to regulation 12 SOLAS
Chapter XII, dealing with Water Level Detection and Alarm System to spaces:
a) Type of ships Water Level Detection and
Alarm System as required to be installed.
b) Brief description of such installation
c) Requirements with respect to detection
system
(d)Requirements with respect to alarm system.
9.With reference to Port State Control:
a). State the various MOU's and the purpose
of having a port state contral regime.
b) Give at least 3 examples of deficiency which may lead to detention of your vessel
c) if your vessel gets detained by the PSCO owing to a deficiency, what would be your action for redressal.
d)What are the various deficiency action code used in PSC.
e) Briefly explain the difference between PSC and FSl.
JULY-2023
1. With reference to the 1978 SOLAS protocol
which outlines mandatory requirements for steering gear tests and drills:
a) Describe the test procedure to be carried
out within the 12 hours before departure on a sea voyage
b)
Describe the emergency steering drills that must take place at least every 3
months;
c)State how often the tests in Q1 (a) and the drill in Q.1 (b) should be carried out for ships which regularly are engaged on voyages of short duration.
2. A new instrument by IMO 'For the Control
and Management of ships Ballast Water and sediments' will be in force soon. In
relation to this discuss the following.
3a) The need for such a convention
b) What are the options available for
treatment of Ballast Water, and the methods being used presently?
c) What are the responsibility as a flag State and port State?
4.a)With reference to MARPOL73/78, elaborate
upon the Second Engineer's responsibilities regarding
(i) Avoidance of pollution near coastal and
port areas.
(ii)Avoidance of pollution of port atmosphere
with smoke.
b) With reference to SOLAS 74 as amended,
discuss the following. (i) How fire alarms are distinguished from other alarms.
(ii) The requirements for an emergency power supply.
5. Referring to the Maritime Labour
Convention(MLC) 2006, discuss:-
a) Flag State & Port State
responsibilities,
b) On-board & On-shore Complaint
Procedures
c) Detainable deficiencies.
d)Grievance Redressal Mechanisms for Indian seafarers.
6. (a) With reference to shipboard sewage
systems, describe the principle of operation of EACH of the following types:
(i) Flow through system.
(ii) Collection/holding/transfer system.
(iii) Zero discharge system.
b) Explain why sewage systems involving aerobic action are to be preferred to those with anaerobic action.
7. With reference to equipment supplied to
detect and combat hold fires in dry cargo ships:
a) Describe, for a ship that carries
dangerous cargo, the bridge-based detection arrangement,
b) Explain how fires described in (a), above are dealt with bearing in mind that cargo quantity varies .
8. As per the International Convention for
the Prevention from ships, state
a) The Regulation and the Annex to MARPOL
73/78 which requires all tankers and other ships Shipboard Oil Pollution
Emergency Plan (SOPEP) approved by the vessel's flag administration.
b) Discuss the mandatory requirements of SOPEP'
9.List the objectives of an ISM Internal Audit of a ship? How an internal Audit help in External Audit of a vessel? Name the salient issues addressed in the Internal Audit and the persons responsible to carry out the same.
AUG-2023
1.a) State the various documents pertaining
to a ship that a port state control inspector would ask for during port state
control inspection.
b) If your vessel gets detained by the PSC owing to a deficiency, what would be your action for redressal.
2. Prepare a proposal for safe manning requirements for a ship of your choice considering the IMO guidelines on the issue, also considering frequent port calls, rest hour management and high-risk areas.
3. Briefly discuss the following with respect
to safety of navigation:
a) Bridge Navigation Watchkeeping Alarm
System (BNWAS)
b)
Long Range identification and Tracking of ships (LRIT)
c)Voyage/Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (VDR/S-VDR).
4. The taking of bunkers is an important
aspect of a Senior Engineer's responsibility.
a) State the safety precautions that should
be observed when bunkering.
b) Explain the importance of taking samples
when bunkering.
C) Explain a preferred method of taking
samples
d)State the effect of EACH of the following
in a fuel it
i)High density
ii)High pour point
iii)High water content.
5. a) Discuss the rights and expectations of
seafarers in relation to occupational safety as per Maritime Labor Convention.
b) What are the steps taken to reduce discrimination among seafarers due to differences in age, gender, language, nationality, and culture?
6.With reference to free fall lifeboat of an
ocean-going ships:
A.
Periodical maintenance, tests and checks on lifeboat and releasing gear.
B. Secondary means of lowering.
C. lifeboat Drills.
7.a) State the hazards which may be
encountered when entering an enclosed space and the precaution that should be
taken
b) Sketch and describe an oxygen
analyzor which can be used to sample the
atmosphere wet or closed spaces.
C) Enumerate the instruction given to junior as per the ISM procedures.
8.with reference to arresting the headway of
vessels of considerable mass give reasoned opinions on EACH of the following
statements:
A) full power availability for astern running
of the propeller is inconsequential.
b) Results have been disappointing in those
instances where rudders have been adapted to act as retarders.
C) Discreet use of transverse thrust units may reduce the stopping distance.
9.a) Explain the purpose of NOx Technical
Code and its applicability to marine diesel engines.
b) Explain certification requirements under
NOx Technical Code.
C) Explain the purpose of NOx technical file and its importance.
SEP-2023
1. With reference to a periodically
unattended machinery space of a dry cargo vessel discuss the requirements for-
a) Protection against flooding.
b) Control of propulsion machinery from the navigating bridge.
2. State the difference between flag State control and port State control (PSC), Under which International Conventions port State control can be exercised. What do you understand by Memorandum of Understanding in respect of PSC? Name the different MOU's.
3.Steering system failure has caused shipping
casualties and oil pollution. Discuss
a )The causes of such failure
b) The precaution necessary in design,
operation and maintenance of these systems
C) Requirements on tankers, which was made mandatory after the shipping casualty.
4. With reference to an automatic water
sprinkler, fire detecting, term and extinguishing system for accommodation
spaces
a) (i) sketch a typical system
(ii)Describe the operation of this system
b) State the sources of water available
C) Describe the sprinkler head and its
operation
d) state how the temperature rating of the sprinkler head is determined.
5. What is the purpose/objective of designating special areas under various annexes of MARPOL convention? What are PSSA's and how are they different then designated special areas.
6. Explain in detail a fixed gas fire extinguisher system, indicating the quantity of the fire- extinguishing medium, the controls required for the system, installation requirements and training required to bring the system to be readily operated .
7 With reference to MARPOL Annex-IV:
a) Draw a biological sewage treatment plant
and explain the principal of operation
b) Periodical maintenance, checks and tests require to be done to verify the effectiveness of the above system.
8.a) State the instructions you as Second
Engineer will give to watch keepers with respect to Exhaust boiler uptake fire.
b) State how the incidence of uptake fires
may be minimized.
C)State the reasons for blow-back from the
furnace of an auxiliary boiler
d) State the standing instructions you might have received from your Chief Engineer with respect to the avoidance of bole furnace blow-back.
9.With reference to survey and certification
of a ship
a) Harmonization of survey and certification.
b)
Enhanced Survey Programme (ESP) surveys for bulk carriers and oil
tankers.
C) Conditions monitoring of tail shaft/propeller shaft.
OCT-2023
1.Petroleum vapours are dangerous substances
and when mixed with air can be ignited.
a) i) sketch an explosimeter or combustion
gas indicator which can be used to check the atmosphere of a tank or pumproom.
ii) describe the explosimeter and its
operation.
iii) state one reason that may cause the
explosimeter to give a false reading
b) for flammable mixtures, explain the meaning of the terms lower and upper flammable limits.
2. With respect to MARPOL 73/78, Annex-II,
Noxious liquid chemicals are divided into categories.
a) State the number of categories, and what
does each category signify
b) State the requirement of Procedures and
Arrangements Manual, and what information is available.
c)What are the latest amendments in IBC code.
3. With reference to Annex VI of MARPOL What
are the salient features of
i) EEXI (Energy Efficiency Design Index).
ii)EEO (Energy Efficiency Operational
indicator)
iii)Enhanced SEEMP(Ship Energy Efficiency
Management Plan)
iv) CII(Carbon intensity indicator)
4. Explain how PSC is different from FSI? Discuss Clear Grounds under SOLAS, MARPOL and the STCW with examples.
5.Discuss the following with respect to international
Safety Management (ISM) Code.
a) Emergency preparedness, drills &
training
b) Reporting of near miss, non conformities,
accidents/incidents, and hazardous occurrences
C)Risk assessment Identification of critical equipment, tests, and minimum spares requirement.
6. Discuss on the following with respect AFS
Convention
a) Salient features and benefits of AFS
Convention
b) Benefits of new generation TBT free paints
c)Survey and certification requirements for
vessels GT 400 and above.
d) Survey and certification requirements for vessels GT less than 400.
7.a) State where information can be obtained
regarding the safe carriage of hazardous substance as cargo.
b) For a hazardous cargo of your choice
discuss the following
i) Storage and transport
ii) Hazardous properties
iii) Firefighting and suppression techniques
iv) Medical effects and treatment after physical contact with the cargo.
8.What are the core features of the FSS Code? (international fire safety systems code) Elaborate on any one test prescribed by the Code.
9.With reference to a recent ILO notice on
the health hazards from asbestos.
a) state where asbestos may be found on board
ship
b) state the health res from asbestos
c) outline the precautions necessary se minimize exposure to asbestos during an emergency
NOV-2023
1a) What
do you understand by the terms Convention, Protocol, and Amendments? State in
which order these will be adopted by the IMO.
b) What procedure is nowadays followed for putting the amendments into effect?
2. With
reference to the pump room of an oil tanker describe the following with
particular emphasis on safety aspects
a)
Ventilation system.
b)
Procedure to be followed for pump room entry.
c) Lighting system.
3.
Explain the following with respect to MARPOL Annex-I
a) Pump
room bottom protection
b) intact
stability of oil tankers
(c) Subdivision and damage stability of oil tanker.
4. With
reference to rescue boat and fast rescue boats, discuss the following
a)
Requirements and equipment for rescue boat.
b)
Additional requirements for inflated rescue boats and fast rescue boats.
(c) Periodical maintenance & tests required for rescue boat and launching gear.
5.a) braw
and Explain flammability diagram.
b) What
is critical dilution in flammability diagram?
C) How
does inert gas reduce flammability range
d) describe purging and gas freeing operation of cargo tank Crude Of Tanker.
6. a)
Briefly describe the environmental impact of NO, & SO, and allowable
limitations as per Annex VI of MARPOL in emission control areas and outside
emission control areas.
b) Briefly describe methods to control NO, emissions.
7. With
regard to Ballast Water Management Convention, explain following:
a)
Ballast water exchange standard
b) Ballast
water Performance standard
c)
Treatment methods for ballast water
d)
Approval methods for treatment system using active and non-active substances
e) What are the marine pollution problems related to port development such as ballast water, dredging and spills.
8. With
Reference to MLC answer the following
a)
Briefly discuss DMLC Part I and Part Il covering welfare points for seafarers
b) Briefly discuss the grievance redressal mechanism for seafarers of Indian flagged vessel.
9 Draw a
plan to deal with fire in accommodation
a)
including co-ordination with shore facilities in port, taking account of the
ship's fire control plan
b) Explain how drills and practices should be organized with reference to the above.
DEC-2023
1 With reference to classification societies
survey, explain the following
(a) Why a Class certificate is issued to a
newly built ship after satisfactory completion of survey and sea trials, what
is the purpose of a Class certificate?
(b) Is it necessary to call a Class surveyor
after repair or alteration to the ship's structure? If so, why?
(c) Describe the requirement for initial and periodical survey respect to International Load Line Certificate.
2. What is understood by risk on board a ship? As a second engineer discuss various methods for hazard identification and assessment of the potential risks on board.
3. With respect to refrigeration gases used
on-board vessels, answer the following
(a) Explain Ozone Depleting Potential (ODP)
and Global warming potential (CWT) of conventional refrigerant gases.
(b) Name the alternate refrigerant gases
available and being used onboard.
(c) Explain the steps you will take to ensure that release of refrigerant gases from the plant in minimized during normal operation and during maintenance activities.
4.With reference to the Maritime Labour
Convention (MLC) 2006, briefly discuss the following.
(a) Explain the key principles of the MLC
about seafarers' nights and working conditions.
(b) What measure does the MLC prescribe for
seafarer's protection against harassment and bullying?
(C) Explain the role of the Flag State Port State in enforcing MLC Regulations.
5 (a) State the instructions you as Second
Engineer will give to watch keepers with respect to boiler uptake fire.
(b) State how the incidence of uptake fires
may be minimized.
(c) State the reasons for blow-back from the
t furnace of an auxiliary boiler .
(d) State the standing instructions you might have received from your Chief Engineer with respect to the avoidance of boiler furnace blow - back,
6.With reference to "ISM Code"
write short notes on the following (a) Master's overriding authority,
(b) Requirement and Advantages of
Familiarization of seafarer onboard
(c)
Designated Person Ashore (DPA)
(d) Functional requirements for a Safety Management system.
7.With reference to SOLAS Chapter III.
(a) List the items to be included in muster
lists and emergency instructions
(b) List the items which were contained in
the training manual of your last ship.
(c) Describe what maintenance are carried out
on-board ships, of all life saving appliances.
(d) State the requirements for passenger
muster stations.
(e) Describe the frequency of fire drill and boat drill, and how they should be conducted.
8.Prepare a proposal for safe manning requirements for a ship of your choice taking into account the IMO guidelines on the issue, also considering frequent port calls, rest hour management and high-risk areas.
9.With reference to activated fin stabilizers
give reasons why:
(a) For large vessels such units are
preferred to passive tanks.
(b) These units are preferred for passenger
and fast cargo ships.
(c) Partial rather than maximum dumping of
strip movement in heavy weather is advisable for reasons other than
overstressing of fin stocks and activating gear.
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