DECEMBER 2018

EXAMINATION OF MARINE ENGINEEROFFICER

Function: Marine Engineering at Management Level
MARINE ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE (GENERAL)
TIME ALLOWED - 3 HOURS
Instructions: -1Answer SIX questions only.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Neatness in handwriting and clarity in
expression carries weightage
4. Illustration of an answer with clear
sketches / diagrams carries weightage
5. Write the full question before attempting
to write the answer to same
Q1. With reference to Boiler water tests carried out
onboard:A. Discuss the possible reasons for the
following changes in boiler water test results, and state
whatactions should be taken in each case;1. Reduction
in total dissolved solids and chemical reserves.2.
Reduction in phosphate reserve, with increase in
chlorides and total dissolved solids;3. Reduction in
alkalinity reserve only.4. Increase in oxygen levels
only.B. State why the complete results of boiler water
tests are logged or entered into a data retrieval system
rather than a note being made of any particular result
which may be outside set limits.
Answer:- Repeat question.
 Q2. With respect to Windlass and Deck Machinery;(a)
Describe the principle of coil-operated brake suitable
for winches and other deck machinery.(b) Explain with
suitable sketches how the windlass is relieved of strain
when riding at anchor.
Answer:- Repeat question.
Q3. With respect to tankers describes:A. How a pump
room and cargo tanks are ventilated?B. The main
problem of carrying liquefied natural gas.C. How the
boil off from liquefied natural gas is handled?
Answer:- Repeat question.
Q4. With reference to controllable pitch propellers
state:
A. Why is it preferable that the main servomotor be
housed in the propeller hub rather than in the
shafting forward of the propeller shaft? B. What
regular maintenance and checks should be carried
outto ensure maximum reliability of the gear at all
times?
Answer:- Repeat question.
Q5. With respect to refrigeration gases used on-board
vessels, answer the following
A. Explain Ozone Depleting Potential (ODP) and Global
Warming Potential (GWP) of conventional refrigerant
gasesB. 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 is minimized during normal operation and
during maintenance activities.
Answer:- Repeat question.
Q6. How the ingress of sea water is prevented in an oil
lubricated stern bearing system. Should the
system fail, describe the corrective action possible
whilst the vessel is afloat? State the reasons for fitting
two stern bearing oil header tanks in some cases?
Answer:- Repeat question.
Q7. Describe the in-water survey to classification
society requirements of the external underwater
structure of a very large crude carrier.
Answer:- Repeat question.

Q8. You have been appointed as second engineer on a

crude carrier, recently purchased by your shipping
company. The company superintendent requests that
you examine the vessel with a view to increasing
its deadweight capacity without altering the ship’s
length. Outline the suggestions that you would make,
justifying your proposals.
Answer:- It is not a sensible question and hence
not worth answering.
Q9. With reference to main boiler super heater
arrangements:
A. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of
contra flow with parallel flow design. B. Describe
how the element tube banks are supported yet allow
for expansion. C. Describe how boiler carryover
affects super heater effectiveness and condition.
Answer:Repeat question.