SSEP MEO Class 2 Written Question (Jan 2023)

EXAMINATION OF MARINE ENGINEER OFFICER

SHIP SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND PERSONNEL CARE

M.E.O. CLASS II

TIME  - 3 HOURS Total Marks - 100

Q1. a) What do you understand by the terms Convention, Protocol, Amendments? State in which order these will be adopted by the IMO? 

b) What procedure is nowadays followed for putting the amendments into effect? 

Q2. A.What are NOX & SOX limitations as per Annex VI of MARPOL. B. Briefly describe methods to control NOx emission and SOX emission.

Q3. 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 life boat stating the safety features and the requirement as per SOLAS 74, with respect to time for hoisting.

Q4. Your vessel built after 01st January 2000 and due for International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate renewal survey.

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.

Q5. With reference to the following two types of dispersants explain what they are, and where are used:

A. Conventional dispersant; B. Concentrate dispersant.

Q6. 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.

c)Briefly describe the content of P & A manual.

Q7. a) Explain the factors that are considered in the development of critical equipment and systems onboard ship as per ISM code.

b) Give your opinion on the importance of identifying critical equipment and systems onboard ship.

Q8. a) Discuss the rights and expectations of seafarers in relation to occupational safety as per Maritime Labour Convention.

b) What are the steps taken to reduce discrimination among seafarers due to differences in age, gender, language, nationality, and culture?

Q9.a) With reference to Port State Control, discuss (i) Regional cooperation /agreements.

(ii) Future of port State control an effective tool for ship safety?

b) Define a sub-standard vessel and give examples of detainable items under SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW and LL Conventions.