3E GEK

BOE Old Questions

BOE-1, (November, 2013)

SECTION-A
1. Explain briefly Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan.(SOPEP)
2. How Garbage is defined in MARPOL Annex (V)?
3. Write a repair list including FIVE defective items with respect to L.O purifier.
4. What kinds of Boiler Water Test are carried out? Explain purpose of each test?
5. Explain Boiler gauge glass blow down procedure.
6. Describe the components constructing oily-water separator/similar equipments.
7. List the conditions under which oily mixtures from machinery space bilges may
be discharge into the sea. ( MARPOL annex – I)
8. State and explain that the two properties which indicate fluidity of lubricating
oil.
9. What are the objectives of Air conditioning?
10. What is the function of Thermostatic Expansion Valve?
11. With respect to heat treatment; define what is meant by the term ‘Hardening ‘.
Name three methods of ‘Hardening’.
12. Compare purifier and clarifier.
13. Describe what components construct typical centrifuge.
14. Explain why intercooler and after cooler are used in air compressor.
15. Explain the reason of fitting drain valve after air cooler of an air compressor.
16. Sketch a flapper and nozzle arrangement with negative feedback.
17. What is the purpose of boiler feed tank?
18. With reference to steam system: explain the purpose of drain and steam traps.

SECTION-B
1. As an OEW, write down the procedure with respect to taking over engineering
watch at sea.
2. (a) Sketch four ram type electro-hydraulic steering gear and system.
(b) Describe the above sketch and state safety devices fitted in the system.
3. (a) Sketch CO2 fixed installation for firefighting onboard.
(b) Describe the above sketch.
4. (a) Sketch evaporation type fresh water generator onboard ship.
(b) Describe the above sketch and giving salient temperature and pressure in the
system.
5. Sketch a swash-plate pump and describe the principle of operation of type of
pump.

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BOE-2, (March, 2014)

SECTION-A
1. With reference to MARPOL ANNEX I : define what is meant by segregated Ballast.
2. Write a repair list including FIVE defective ITEMs with respect to centrifugal
pump.
3. Draw the line diagram of a two-stage air compressor, indicating stage air
pressure and temperature.
4. How do you understand volumetric efficiency and state the causes of reduction
in volumetric efficiency?
5. How do you understand bumping clearance and state what factors can vary the
amount of such clearance?
6. What is the difference between a strainer and a filter? Where are strainers and
filter used and how does a filter differ from a centrifugal separator?
7. What do you understand by the term ‘ heat treatment ’?Name the heat-treatment
processes and in shipboard practice , what kind of heat treatment usually done?
8. State and explain that the two properties which indicate fluidity of lubricating
oil.
9. List the information which must be entered in the Oil Record Book when
pumping out bilges.
10. States how Garbage is categorized in MARPOL Annex V?
11. What is the purpose/ function of sewage treatment plant?
12. Explain fire control plan and where they are located?
13. What necessary inspection should be done in electro-hydraulic steering system?
14. With respect to heat treatment: what I meant by the term ‘ Hardening ‘. Name
three methods of ‘Hardening’.
15. Describe what components construct typical hydraulic windlass/mooring winch
system?
16. What is the function of expansion tank in a closed jacket cooling system?
17. With reference to steam system: explain the purpose of drains and steam traps.
18. Name the four main components of refrigeration plant and explain their
functions.

SECTION-B
1. As an OEW, describe the procedures to start generator engine in cold weather.
What the possible causes of generator engine fail to start?
2. (a) Sketch any type of oily water separator.
(b) Describe the above sketch and explain the various stages of separation that
occur as the liquid passes through.

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3. (a) Sketch a shell and tube type heat exchanger used in lubricating system.
(b)Describe the above sketch and explain how to test the cooler.
4. (a).Draw a single line sketch of a vertical entry centrifugal pump.
(b).Explain overhauling procedure of such pump.
5. (a) Draw a provision refrigerating system.
(b) Describe the above system.
(c) What are the provisions made to eliminate: (i) moisture (ii) oil and (iii) air in
the system?

BOE-3, (July, 2014)

SECTION-A
1. Explain briefly Shipboard Fire control Plan.
2. How Oily bilge water is defined in MARPOL Annex (1)?
3. Write a repair list including FIVE defective items with respect to Air compressor.
4. What kinds of safety devices and safety systems of a Boiler are tested?
5. Explain Boiler scum or surface blow down procedure?
6. Enumerate the components constructing sewage treatment plant.
7. List the conditions under which sewage from ship may be discharge into the sea.
8. State and explain that the two properties which indicate fluidity of lubricating
oil.
9. What safety devices are fitted in provision refrigeration plant?
10. How is the protection of fouling of hull from marine growth provided?
11. What is central priming system? What are its advantages?
12. What safety arrangement is fitted in CO2 fire fighting fixed installation system?
13. State the conditions that may cause uptake Fire?
14. Explain batch purification procedure.
15. Explain why and when priming (or) air extraction is necessary in centrifugal
pumps.
16. Explain the reason of fitting drain valve after cooler of an air compressor.
17. Sketch a flapper and nozzle arrangement with negative feedback.
18. Where and for what purposes heat exchangers are used in association with main
propulsion engines?

SECTION-B
1. For an OEW, what are the writings of items with respect to familiarization
onboard?

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2. (a) Describe with an aid of sketch a centrifugal pump suitable for pumping bilge.
(b) State the cause of centrifugal pump cavitation.
3. (a) Sketch a water circulation of a steam boiler.
(b) Why boiler water circulating is necessary? Describe the above sketch.
4. (a) Sketch a mechanical seal which is used in a marine pump.
(b) Describe the function and enumerate its components.
5. (a) Sketch a plate type heat exchanger for marine use.
(b) Describe above sketch and state working temperature and pressure
limitation.

BOE-4, (November, 2014)

SECTION-A
1. What is central priming system? What are its advantages?
2. Explain briefly shipboard contingency Plan .What contingency plans are
provided?
3. Explain the procedure to take sample of boiler water?
4. What kinds of safety devices and safety systems of a Boiler are tested?
5. Sketch an orifice and venturi, showing the direction of flow and the pressure
measuring points and explain what is venturi?
6. List the information which must be enter in the Oil Record Book when pumping
out bilges?
7. Where and why quick closing valves fitted? Purpose?
8. Explain in simple terms: the purification by using gravitational force, filtering
and centrifugal separation?
9. List the condition under which sewage from ship may be discharge into sea.
10. What items are consists of fireman’s outfit and their purpose?
11. What is purpose of incinerator and safety feature?
12. What and where heat exchangers are fitted in E/R except for M/E?
13. Why multi-stage compressors are mostly used?
14. F.O pour point + cloud point
15. What are the causes of purifier oil overflowing?
16. Write a repair list including FIVE defective items with respect to L.O purifier.
17. According to the fire fighting, explain water mist.
18. Galvanization or galvanization is the process of applying a protective zinc
coating to steel or iron,to prevent rusting.

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SECTION-B
1. (a).Sketch Thermostatic Expansion valve.
(b)Describe operation of above sketch.
2. Explain ISM code, purpose of SMS, objective of SMS and advantage.
3. (a) Describe with an aid of sketch a centrifugal pump suitable for pumping bilge.
(b) State the cause of centrifugal pump cavitations.
4. (a). Sketch plate type heat exchanger for marine use.
(b)Describe above sketch and working temperature and pressure limitation.
5. (a) Different between mechanical foam and chemical foam.
(b)Sketch and describe mechanical foam?

BOE-5, (March, 2015)

SECTION-A
1. List the information which must be entered in the Oil Record Book when
pumping out bilges.
2. Sketch a flapper and nozzle arrangement with negative feedback.
3. What is the purpose of drain valve of air compressor?
4. Sketch an orifice and venturi, showing the direction of flow and the pressure
measuring points and explain what is venturi?
5. According to the fire fighting, explain water mist.
6. State and explain that the two properties which indicate fluidity of lubricating
oil.
7. Why boiler water test and treatment are carried out? How many kinds of boiler
water test?
8. What do you understand by the term ‘ heat treatment ’?Name the heat-treatment
processes and in shipboard practice , what kind of heat treatment usually done?
9. What kinds of safety devices and safety systems of a Boiler are tested?
10. What are objectives of air condition system?
11. Describe what components construct typical centrifuge.
12. Explain fire control plan and where they are located?
13. What necessary inspection should be done in electro-hydraulic steering system?
14. What is central priming system? What are its advantages?
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SECTION-B
1. As an OEW, write down the procedure with respect to taking over engineering
watch at sea.
2. (a) Sketch CO2 fixed installation for firefighting onboard.
(b) Describe the above sketch.
3. (a) Draw a provision refrigerating system.
(b)Describe the above system.
(c).What are the provisions made to eliminate: (i) moisture (ii) oil and (iii) air in
the system?
4. Boiler feed water system.
5. Gear pump, centrifugal pump, screw pump

BOE-6, (July, 2015)

SECTION-A
1. Explain briefly Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan.(SOPEP)
2. State and explain that the two properties which indicate fluidity of lubricating
oil.
3. What are objectives of air condition system?
4. Explain why intercooler and after cooler are used in air compressor.
5. Sketch a flapper and nozzle arrangement with negative feedback.
6. List the information which must be entered in the Oil Record Book when
pumping out bilges.
7. What is the function of expansion tank in a closed jacket cooling system?
8. Name the FOUR main components of a refrigeration plant and explain their
functions.
9. What kinds of safety devices and safety systems of a Boiler are tested?
10. Explain Boiler scum or surface blow down procedure?
11. Explain batch purification procedure.
12. Explain the reason of fitting drain valve after cooler of an air compressor.
13. List of spare 10 necessary parts when overhauling purifier.
14. Where and why quick closing valves fitted? Purpose?
15. What is purpose of reciprocating pump where used?
16. Why does not F.W.G vacuum silent point?
17. Where are fitted bilge pump and there are disadvantage?
18. Life boat check, as an OEW.

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SECTION-B
1. (a) Sketch CO2 fixed installation for firefighting onboard.
(b).Describe the above sketch.
2. (a). Sketch any type of oily water separator.
(b) Describe the above sketch and explain the various stages of separation that
occur as the liquid passes through.
3. (a) Sketch a shell and tube type heat exchanger used in lubricating system.
(b)Describe the above sketch and explain how to test the cooler.
4. As an OEW, write down the procedure with respect to taking over engineering
watch at sea.
5. (a) Sketch Rotary vane steering gear.
(b) Describe construction of Rotary vane steering.
(c) Explain the working principle of Rotary Vane Steering.

BOE-7, (November, 2015)

SECTION-A
1. Explain briefly Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan.(SOPEP)
2. Explain Boiler gauge glass blow down procedure.
3. Explain the reason of fitting drain valve after air cooler of an air compressor.
4. Write a repair list including FIVE defective items with respect to centrifugal
pump.
5. How Oily bilge water is defined in MARPOL Annex (1)?
6. How is the protection of fouling of hull from marine growth provided?
7. Explain why the use of centrifugal separation is much faster and more effective
than gravity in the separation process?
8. What is the purpose of bottom blow down?
9. Where and why self closing valves fitted?
10. Explain purifier start up procedure.
11. Explain cause the loss of vacuum in FWG.
12. Why used FWG onboard?
13. Boiler water test and purpose for each.
14. What are the purposes of baffle plates in tube type heat exchanger?
15. Describe the main engine safety device?
16. How can verify the air compressor performance?
17. What is the function of drain cooler or steam condenser?
18. Sketch pneumatic gauge for tank.

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SECTION-B
1. (a)Sketch four ram type electro-hydraulic steering gear and system.
(b)Describe the above sketch and state safety devices fitted in the system.
2. For an OEW, what are the writings of items with respect to familiarization
onboard?
3. Fixed installation for cargo and machinery space.
4. Regulation with respect MARPOL 73/78
(a) Oily bilge water and special area
(b) Sewage disposal and garbage
5. (a) Classification of lubricant?
(b) Viscosity?
(c) Viscosity index?

BOE-8, (March, 2016)

SECTION-A
1. What is the function of drain cooler or steam condenser?
2. How Sewage is defined in Marpol Annex IV?
3. How to maintain sewage plant regularly?
4. Explain procedure of L.O purifier start up.
5. Write down five detective items of spare part which is the most overhauls for
purifier.
6. With respect to ISM, what is SMS?
7. Explain Boiler blow down procedure.
8. With respect to SOLAS requirement of emergency fire pump.
9. Which device is fitted in discharge line of reciprocating pump?
10. What is check valve and where is used?
11. Explain about EGE and its advantage and disadvantage.
12. How many fixed fire installation are used onboard?
13. What is meant by unloader valve and explain busting disc.
14. How can verify the air compressor performance?
15. How many wear ring are used in centrifugal pump and why used?
16. Ten numbers of device for moderate new boiler control system.
17. Explain non-follow up steering system and hunting gear?
18. Explain about Venturi with the aid of sketch for velocity measurement.

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SECTION-B
1. As an OEW, write down the procedure with respect to taking over engineering
watch at sea.
2. Describe the following
(a) Gear pump
(b) Centrifugal pump
(c) Screw pump
3. (a) Describe about simple air condition system onboard used.
(b) Sketch this system
(c) How to control the temperature of whole system and each cabin temperature?
4. (a) Explain about how to contaminate feed water?
(b) How to prevent for each?
5. (a) Explain the water level as certain water measuring method which in D.B
tank?
(b) How to draw the sketch you understand and explain them?
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BOE-9, (July, 2016)

SECTION-A
1. What is the means of Marpol and explains Marpol Annex I~VI ? (MMEA,No.1)
2. What are the lists of safety equipment onboard? (MMEA,No.36)
3. Explains the importance of engine room rounds checking during the watch.
(WW,No.50)
4. As an OEW which item to be checked for lifeboat as an Engineer? (WW,No.53)
5. What safety devices are fitted on main air compressor? (MMEA,No.7)
6. List including FIVE defective items with respect to air compressor? (WW,No.30)
7. Explain working principle of gear pump?
8. Write a repair list including FIVE defective items with respect to centrifugal
pump. (WW,No.18)
9. Name the FOUR main components of a refrigeration plant and explain their
functions. (WW,No.28)
10. What are objectives of air condition system? (MMEA,No.25)
11. What kind of safety devices and safety systems of a Boiler are tested? (WW,No.31)
12. Explain briefly smoke detector?
13. Describe purpose of baffle plates in tube heat exchanger.
14. What is hydraulic lock alarm in steering gear?

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15. Describe what components construct typical centrifuge? (WW,No.12)
16. What are the equipments that can be shut down from outside of engine room?
17. Sketch an orifice and venturi, showing the direction of flow and the pressure
measuring points and explain what is venturi?
18. What actions should be taken when the main steering system break down?

SECTION-B
1. As an OEW, write down the procedure with respect to taking over engineering
watch at sea.
2. (a) Sketch Biological Sewage Treatment Plant. (8 marks)
(b) Explain above sketch. (8 marks)
3. (a) Sketch a quick closing valve. (8 marks)
(b) Describe the above stating and state exactly where they are usually fitted in
the system. (8 marks)
(a) Explain why the temperature of boiler flue gases should be maintained above
a minimum value?
(b) Describe the boiler flash up procedure from cool condition.
4. (a) Sketch rotary vane steering gear.
(b) Describe construction of rotary vane steering.
(c) Explain the working principle of rotary vane steering
5. .

BOE-10, (November, 2016)

SECTION-A
1. Explains boiler gauge glass blow down procedure. (MMEA-46),(WW-5)
2. What safety devices are fitted on auxiliary boiler? (MMEA-9),(WW-31)
3. Describe the test of boiler water normally done on board? (MMEA-59),(WW-4)
4. How many types of Non- Destructive tests? (MMEA-13)
5. What is the meaning of Marpol and explains Marpol Annex I~VI? (MMEA-1),
6. What is the meaning of SOPEP and what items are consist in plan? (MMEA-
2)(WW-1)
7. What kind of regular maintenance necessary for an emergency fire pump?
(MMEA-42)
8. What do you check in the refrigeration room?
9. Lists the mountings fitted to a simple shell and coil type evaporator. (WW-82)
10. List the information which must be entered in the Oil Record Book when
pumping out bilges. (WW-23)

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11. Describe the Follow Up steering system? (FU System) (WW-41)
12. Describe the causes and precaution of furnace blowback? (MMEA-44)
13. How to prevent uptake fire?
14. What is the difference between safety valve and relief valve? (MMEA-57)
15. Describe the purpose of wear ring used in centrifugal pump.
16. How to arrange ventilation arrangement is fitted in CO2 fire fighting fixed
installation system?
17. What arrangement is made to avoid overloading of drive motor, during purifier
starting period? (MMEA-81)
18. What is the gravity disc for purifiers and how can choose depend on?

SECTION-B
1. As an OEW, write down the procedure with respect to taking over engineering
watch at sea. (OQ)
2. (a) Sketch and describe the bumping clearance and explain the procedure to
check the bumping clearance.
(b) Explain the effects due to large bumping clearance and less bumping
clearance. (WW-21)
3. (a) Sketch auto self-cleaning F.O purifier. (8 marks)
(b) Describes above sketch. (8 marks) (MMEA-6)
4. (a) A simple sketch for marine refrigeration system. (8 marks)
(b) Describe above sketch. (8 marks) (MMEA-18)
5. (a) Describe the boiler mounting fitted on a low pressure boiler?
(b) Explain the function of mountings fitted. (WW-13)

BOE-11, (March, 2017)

SECTION-A
1. What is the steam trap and its function? How many types of the steam trap?
2. What are the causes of purifier oil overflowing?
3. What items do you check during FWG is running?
4. What is the function of expansion tank in the closed jacket cooling system?
5. What kinds of boiler water tests are carried out? Explain purpose of each test.
6. What are the causes of fridge compressor short cycling?
7. What are the causes of centrifugal pump vibration?
8. Describe the regulation of main steering gear.
9. State the factors can vary the amount of bumping clearance.

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10. Why intercooler is fitted to air compressor?
11. What is the mean of SOPEP and what items are consist in plan?
12. What is the difference between a strainer and a filter? Where are strainers and
filter used and how does a filter differ from a centrifugal separator?
13. State the condition that may cause uptake fire?
14. State safety devices are fitted on main air compressor?
15. Explain the function of emergency bilge suction valve.
16. What is the function of TEV?
17. Describe shock relief valve of steering gear?
18. What is the purpose of settling tank?

SECTION-B
1. (a) Sketch a shell and tube type heat exchanger used in lubricating system.
(b) Describe the above sketch and explain how to test the cooler.
2. (a)Sketch four ram type electro-hydraulic steering gear and system.
(b) Describe the above sketch.
3. Describe the boiler mounting fitted on a low pressure boiler and explain the
function of mounting fitted?
4. (a) What are the objectives of LOAD line conventions?
(b) How to prepare emergency fire pump for PSC inspection?
(c) Which particulars must be written on MARPOL sample?
5. (a) Sketch the centrifugal pump.
(b) Describe the above sketch and explain the working principle of centrifugal
pump.

BOE-12, (July, 2017)

SECTION-A
1. What items to be checked on life boat as an engineer?
2. What items do you check during fresh water generator running?
3. As a OEW which items have to be checked for emergency generator room?
4. What kinds of Boiler Water Test are carried out? Explain purpose of each test?
5. Sketch mechanical seal which used in centrifugal pump.
6. What is furnace blowback and cause of furnace blow back?
7. State the 8 factors influencing separation efficiency.
8. How many types of fire detectors and explain of detectors. Where they are fitted?
9. What are the waste heat recovery units in onboard ship?
10. Explains why intercooler and after cooler are used in air compressor.

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11. What safety devices are fitted on main air compressor?
12. What safety devices are fitted on main air bottle?
13. What safety devices are fitted on main air compressor?
14. What safety devices are fitted on auxiliary boiler?
15. How to arrange ventilation arrangement is fitted in CO2 firefighting fixed
installation system?
16. What is the steam trap and its function? How many types of the steam trap?
17. What are the causes of fridge compressor short cycling?
18. Explain the volumetric efficiency with aids of diagram.

SECTION-B
1. As an Officer in charge;
(a) Describe the Boiler cool down procedure in normal condition? (8 marks)
(b) Explain the boiler flash up procedure from cool condition. (8 marks)
2. (a)As an OEW, preparation of Bunkering.
(b) What is the mean of SOPEP and what items are consist in plan?
3. (a) Draw a diagrammatic sketch of reducing valve.
(b) Explain the principle underlying the working of the reducing valve.
4. Sketch and describes the simple marine refrigeration cycle?
5. (a) Sketch a plate type heat exchange for marine use
(b) Describe above sketch and state working temperature and pressure
limitation

BOE-13, (November, 2017)

SECTION-A
1. Explain the first start arrangement.
2. Explain cause of scavenge fire.
3. What is ullage sounding?
4. Describe Open loop and closed loop.
5. Explain about MGPS System?
6. With respect to heat treatment; define what is meant by the term ‘Hardening ‘.
Name three methods of ‘Hardening’
7. What is DPA and NC?
8. How Garbage is defined in MARPOL Annex (V)?
9. What are the functions of Air conditioning?
10. Compare purifier and clarifier.

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11. What is the purpose of boiler feed tank?
12. What is BDN?
13. Describe the test procedure of steering system within 12 hrs before departure.
14. State different methods of defrosting?
15. What is the difference between safety valve and relief valve?
16. Describe the advantages of mechanical seal over gland packing type.
17. What are the purposes of baffle plates in tube type heat exchanger?
18. How many types and explain of detectors and where are these fitted?

SECTION-B
1. As an OEW, write down the procedure with respect to taking over engineering
watch at sea.
2. (a) Sketch evaporation type fresh water generator onboard ship.
(b).Describe the above sketch and giving salient temperature and pressure in the
system.
3. (a) Describe with an aid of sketch a centrifugal pump suitable for pumping bilge.
(b) State the cause of centrifugal pump cavitation.
4. (a) Sketch auto self-cleaning F.O purifier.
(b) Describes above sketch.
5. (a) Sketches and describe the thermal expansion valve is controlled for
refrigeration plant? (8 marks)
(b) Describes the working procedure of marine refrigeration cycle;?
(8 marks)

BOE-14, (March, 2018)

SECTION-A
1. What are the function of expansion tank in a closed jacket cooling system?
2. What is the difference between safety valve and relief valve?
3. What is the purpose of boiler feed tank?
4. What is the function of thermostatic expansion valve?
5. Describe the causes and precaution of furnace blowback?
6. What kind of regular maintenance necessary for an emergency fire pump?
7. Explain the term "Heat treatment" (What are the objectives of heat treatment?)
8. What is the meaning of MARPOL and explains MARPOL Annex I—VI?
9. What are cause of vibration in centrifugal pumps?
10. What are wear rings in centrifugal pumps?
11. What safety devices are fitted on main air bottle?
12. Describe the definition of critical equipment.

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13. Explain fire control plan and where they are located?
14. What is water hammer/how will you prevent it?
15. Describe the emergency bilge suction valve and explain how high water in the
bilge can be disposed of.
16. Lists the mountings fitted to a simple shell and coil evaporator.
17. What safety devices are fitted on fridge plant and compressor?
18. (emergency generator room regular maintenance) As a OEW which items have
to be checked for emergency generator room?

SECTION-B
1. (a) Sketch auto self-cleaning F.O purifier.
(b) Describes above sketch.
2. As an OEW, explain the necessary precaution to be taken before doing work in a
hazardous area?
3. (a) Sketch a mechanical seal which is used in a marine pump.
(b) Describe the function and enumerate its components.
4. (a) Sketches and describe the thermal expansion valve is controlled for
refrigeration plant:?
(b) Describes the working procedure of marine refrigeration cycle?
5. (a) Draw a single line sketch of a vertical single entry centrifugal pump.
(b) Explain overhauling procedure of such pump.

BOE-15, (July, 2018)

SECTION-A
1. Explain why intercooler and after cooler are used in air compressor.
2. Explain the volumetric efficiency with aids of diagram.
3. What is water hammer/how will you prevent it?
4. What is the steam trap and its function? How many types of the steam trap?
5. Which particulars must be written on MARPOL sample?
6. As an OEW which items have to be checked for emergency generator room?
7. What safety devices are fitted on main air compressor?
8. What kinds of boiler water tests are carried out? Explain purpose of each test.
9. What is the gravity disc for purifiers and how can choose depend on?
10. What is the function of thermostatic expansion valve?
11. What is the function of expansion tank in a closed jacket cooling system?
12. What is furnace blowback and cause of furnace blow back?

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13. State the conditions that may cause uptake Fire?
14. What are the causes of centrifugal pump vibration?
15. Describe the emergency bilge suction valve and explain how high water in the
bilge can be disposed of.
16. Describe the advantages of mechanical seal over gland packing type.
17. Explain non-follow up steering system and hunting gear?
18. Explain Boundary and Full film lubrication.

SECTION-B
1. (a) What is ISM Code and describe the objectives of the code? (4)
(b) What is DOC (Document of Compliance)? (4)
(c) What is SMC (Safety management certificate)? (4)
(d) What is DPA (Designated Person Ashore)? (4)
2. (a)As an OEW, preparation of Bunkering.
(b) What is the mean of SOPEP and what items are consist in plan?
3. (a) Sketch auto self-cleaning F.O purifier. (8 marks)
(b) Describes above sketch. (8 marks) (8 marks)
4. (a).Sketch a plate type heat exchanger for marine use.
(b).Describe above sketch and state working temperature and pressure
limitation.
5. (a).Draw a single line sketch of a vertical entry centrifugal pump.
(b).Explain overhauling procedure of such pump.

BOE-16, (November, 2018)

SECTION-A
1. How to arrange ventilation arrangement is fitted in CO2 fire fighting fixed
installation system?
2. Enumerate the components constructing sewage treatment plant.
3. What safety devices are fitted in provision refrigeration plant?
4. Explain the procedure to take sample of boiler water?
5. Process of evaporation
6. .
7. List the information which must be entered in the Oil Record Book when
pumping out bilges.
8. State and explain that the two properties which indicate fluidity of lubricating
oil.

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9. What are the purposes of baffle plates in tube type heat exchanger?
10. Explain why intercooler and after cooler are used in air compressor.
11. Which device is fitted in discharge line of reciprocating pump?
12. What is the function of gravity disc?
13. What are the objectives of heat treatment?
14. .
15. Describe what components construct typical hydraulic windlass/mooring winch
system?
16. Explain non-follow up steering system and hunting gear?
17. .
18. What is furnace blowback and cause of furnace blow back?

SECTION-B
1. As an OEW, write down the procedure with respect to taking over
engineering watch at sea.
2. Draw (a) provision refrigeration plant system. (4 marks)
(b) Describe the above system.(4 marks)
(c) What are the provisions made to eliminate: (i) moisture, (ii) oil and (iii) air
in the system? (8 marks)
3. (a) Sketch four ram type electro-hydraulic steering gear and system.
(b) Describe the above sketch and state safety devices fitted in the system.
4. (a) Sketch a mechanical seal which is used in a marine pump.
(b) Describe the function and enumerate its components.
5. (a) Sketch and describe the bumping clearance and explain the procedure to
check the bumping clearance.
(b) Explain the effects due to large bumping clearance and less bumping
clearance.

BOE-17, (March, 2019)

SECTION-A

1. How Garbage is defined in MARPOL Annex (V)?

2. Emergency Fire Pump maintenance?
3. How to arrange ventilation arrangement is fitted in CO2 fire fighting fixed
installation system?
4. What is the gravity disc for purifiers and how can choose depend on?
5. How do you understand volumetric efficiency and state the causes of reduction

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 in volumetric efficiency?
6. With reference to steam system: explain the purpose of drain and steam traps.
7. What kinds of boiler water tests are carried out? Explain purpose of each test.
8. State different methods of defrosting?
9. What safety devices are fitted on fridge plant and compressor?
10. Explain non-follow up steering system and hunting gear?
11. Sketch mechanical seal which used in centrifugal pump.
12. What are the waste heat recovery units in onboard ship?
13. List the conditions under which sewage from ship may be discharge into the sea.
14. How many types of fire detectors and explain of detectors. Where they are fitted?

SECTION-B
1. As an OEW, explain the need for cleaning the fire side of a boiler and how to do
it. (16 marks)
2. (a) Sketch evaporation type fresh water generator onboard ship.
(b) Describe the above sketch and giving salient temperature and pressure in the
system.
3. (a) Draw a diagrammatic sketch of reducing valve.
(b) Explain the principle underlying the working of the reducing valve.
4. (a) Sketches and describe the thermal expansion valve is controlled for
refrigeration plant?(8 marks)
(b) Describes the working procedure of marine refrigeration cycle?(8 marks)
5. (a) Sketch and describe thin shell bearing.(8 marks)
(b) What are the advantages of rolling bearings?(8 marks)

BOE-18, (July, 2019)

SECTION-A
1. Sketch a flapper and nozzle arrangement with negative feedback.
2. Explain briefly Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan.(SOPEP)
3. advantage.of SMS.
4. Color code fire extenguisher.
5. Write down five detective items of centifugal pump.
6. What is BDN?
7. Which scales are principally found in evaporators? (FWG)
8. Name the four main components of refrigeration plant and explain their
functions.
9. What safety devices are fitted in provision refrigeration plant?

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10. What are the objectives of heat treatment?
11. Explain the procedure to take sample of boiler water?
12. Gland packing chainging
13. Describe the function of air compressor lubricant.
14. What safety devices are fitted on main air bottle?
15. Explain non-follow up steering system and hunting gear?
16. What is the gravity disc for purifiers and how can choose depend on?
17. Where and for what purposes heat exchangers are used in association with main
propulsion engines?
18. What is the function of expansion tank in a closed jacket cooling system?

SECTION-B
1. For an OEW, what are the writings of items with respect to familiarization
onboard?
2. (a) Sketch CO2 fixed installation for firefighting onboard.
(b) Describe the above sketch.
3. (a) Sketch and labeled the parts of muff coupling enabling external withdrawal
of propeller shaft.(8)
(b) Give advantages and disadvantages of this coupling compared to the solid
flange type.(6)
(c) How to check the required position of muff coupling reach or not?(2)
4. Sewage treatment plant
5. Load line

BOE-19, (November, 2019)

SECTION-A
1. Defines, what is the sewage means?
2. Explain about MGPS System?
3. What safety devices are fitted on auxiliary boiler? (MMEA-9),(WW-31)
4. Mud box
5. Explain the condition of enclosed space?
6. Titanium 3 reason
7. What necessary inspection should be done in electro-hydraulic steering system?
8. Explain the bumping clearance and effect of excessive bumping clearance.
9. What are the functions of Air conditioning?

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10. What is the reason for starting centrifugal pumps with the discharge valve
closed?
11. State the functions work for Operation water ( H.P ) and ( L.P )
12. How many types of Non- Destructive tests? (MMEA-13)
13. Explains the importance of engine room rounds checking during the watch.
(WW,No.50)
14. How to prevent uptake fire?
15. Explain fire control plan and where they are located?
16. What is solenoid valve ? How to operate ? Why fitted ?
17. What is water hammer/how will you prevent it?
18.

SECTION-B
1. (a)As an OEW, preparation of Bunkering.
(b) What is the mean of SOPEP and what items are consist in plan?
2. (a).Sketches and describe the thermal expansion valve is controlled for
refrigeration plant?
(b). Describes the working procedure of marine refrigeration cycle?
3. (a) Sketch rotary vane steering gear.
(b) Describe construction of rotary vane steering.
(c) Explain the working principle of rotary vane steering
4. Sketch and describes rotary cup burner.(16 marks)
5. (a) Sketch a shell and tube type heat exchanger used in lubricating system.
(b)Describe the above sketch and explain how to test the cooler.

BOE-20, (March, 2020)

SECTION-A
1. What is dye penetration test? How it is done?
2. With reference to evaporator type Fresh Water Generator, Discuss about too
much salinity in distilled water.
3. How do you understand stress relieving?
4. With reference to steam system: explain the purpose of drain and steam traps.
5. Explain the causes of scaling in evaporator of FWG.
6. Where and why quick closing valves fitted? Purpose?
7. List the conditions under which oily mixtures from machinery space bilges may
be discharge into the sea. ( MARPOL annex – I)
8. What is the purpose of automatic drain valve of air compressor?
9. What are the causes of purifier oil overflowing?

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10. How many types of fire detectors and explain of detectors. Where they are fitted?
11. What is the purpose/ function of sewage treatment plant?
12. Describe shock relief valve of steering gear?
13. What is the difference between a strainer and a filter? Where are strainers and
filter used and how does a filter differ from a centrifugal separator?
14. Explain why and when priming (or) air extraction is necessary in centrifugal
pumps.
15. Explain Boiler scum or surface blow down procedure?
16. What necessary inspection should be done in electro-hydraulic steering system?
17. .
18. .

SECTION-B

1. (a) State the procedure for testing the emergency generator automatic start. (8
marks )
(b) States the procedure for checking and testing should be carried out weekly.(8
marks)
2. (a) Sketch a plate type heat exchanger for marine use. (8 marks)
(b) Describe above sketch and state working temperature and pressure
limitation. (8 marks)
3. (a) Describe with an aid of sketch a centrifugal pump suitable for pumping bilge.
(b) State the cause of centrifugal pump cavitation.
4. (a) Sketch a water circulation of main steam boilers. (8 marks)
(b) Why boiler water circulating is necessary? Describe above sketch.
(8 marks)
5. What do you understand by defrosting of refrigeration system? Explain about of
Hot Gas Defrosting Method? ( 8 marks )
(b)Explain the Liquid refrigerant charging and Vapor refrigerant charging.? ( 8
marks )

BOE-21, (July, 2020)

SECTION-A
SECTION-B

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