GN Nitin Rajput

Questions in BOLD are the ones which were compulsory and a score of
minimum 50% marks is essential in the same.
You need to answer only Six questions out of nine.
All questions carry equal marks
Neatness in handwriting and clarity in expression carries weightage.
Illustration of an answer with clear sketches/diagrams carries weightage

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M.E.P
FROM (2010-2014)

S. No.

Topic

Questions

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

10

Boiler

12

Condition Monitoring & Survey

06

Crankcase & Scavenge Space

05

Diesel Engine

08

Dry Dock

06

Electrical

08

Engine Components

13

Fuel Oil & Lube Oil

05

10

Main Air Compressor & Air Bottle

05

11

Management

08

12

Materials

08

13

Miscellaneous

13

14

Pumps

03

15

Purifiers & Oily Water Separator

03

16

Safety Equipments & Procedures

11

17

Steering Gear & Rudder

09

18

Shafts & Couplings

07

19

Tankers

02

20

Turbocharger

05

21

Valves

08
TOTAL

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AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

Quest: 1

Sr. No: 3 (2010)

Sr. No: 7 (2011)

Sr. No: 11 (2011)

Sr. No: 7 (2012)

Sr. No: 12 (2012)

Sr. No: 2 (2013)

Sr. No: 3 (2013)

Sr. No: 6 (2013)

Sr. No: 10 (2013)

Sr. No: 11 (2013)

Sr. No: 4 (2014)

For a fully automated provision refrigeration system incorporating a number of rooms:

a) Explain how each room temperature is set.
b) Describe the sequence of events following a demand for increased refrigerant flow from one room.
c) State with reasons the devices incorporated into the system to protect the machinery and equipment
against malfunction.
d) State how satisfactory operation of the plant can be established.
Quest: 2

Sr. No: 1 (2012)

Sr. No: 2 (2012)

Sr. No: 12 (2012)

Sr. No: 3 (2014)

a) With aid of a simple sketch, explain the trouble spots/ operation of a basic air conditioning unit.
b) With reference to your sketch, explain the following:i. How the problem of increase in humidity of cooled air is overcome?
ii. How discomfort caused by the excessive drying effect of heater air is overcome?
Quest: 3

Sr. No: 10 (2011)

Sr. No: 7 (2013)

With reference to refrigeration system on board ship, enumerate the following:a) Consequence of lubrication oil pressure low.
b) Procedure for charging the system.
c) Changing of shaft seal of a compressor.
d) Reason of ice formation on the return line.
Quest: 4

Sr. No: 10 (2012)

a) For an expansion valve as fitted in a refrigeration system, name operational that may cause a high
pressure cut-out operate?
b) Describe the preventive maintenance schedule to avoid reoccurrence of this situation stated in (a).

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Quest: 5

Sr. No: 9 (2012)

a) Sketch and describe the high pressure cut out for a refrigeration unit.
b) The refrigeration compressor has cut out due to operation of the H.P. cut out. State the possible
causes.
Quest: 6

Sr. No: 12 (2011)

Explain in detail the preventive maintenance to be carried out for shipboard air conditioning system.
Quest: 7

Sr. No: 3 (2011)

It is detected that the refrigerating compressor on board your ship has not been properly aligned with the
motor, after a major overhaul ashore. Enumerate how the misalignment is detected and remedied.
Quest: 8

Sr. No: 2 (2011)

For a vapour compression refrigeration machine, state how EACH of the following faults are indicated and
how they are remedied:
a) Air in the system
b) Moisture in the system
c) Undercharge
d) Overcharge
Quest: 9

Sr. No: 1 (2011)

Give possible ways to detect EACH of the following conditions occurring in a fully charged domestic
refrigeration unit:
a) Excessive high pressure at compressor discharge.
b) Very low pressure at compressor suction.
c) Continual starting and stopping of the compressor.
d) Machine running for long periods but unable to adequately lower refrigerated space temperatures.
e) Compressor operating noisily.
Incase (i.e. from a to e), please enumerate the remedial action.

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Quest: 10

Sr. No: 7 (2010)

In cold climatic conditions, it was required to provide accommodation heating:

a) State causes and remedies for following:
i. Drying effect of air causing discomfort
ii. Suffocating effect in accommodation
b) Explain with the aid of a sketch how humidity is maintained?

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BOILERS
Quest: 1

Sr. No: 4 (2010)

Sr. No: 10 (2010)

Sr. No: 3 (2011)

Sr. No: 8 (2012)

Sr. No: 11 (2012)

Sr. No: 8 (2013)

Sr. No: 1 (2014)

Sr. No: 4 (2012)

With regard to keeping the gas side of boilers in good condition, discusses maintaining EACH of the
following:
a) The mechanism of combustion, stating the factors which are important to good combustion
b) Oil fuel treatments
c) Soot removal equipment
Quest: 2

Sr. No: 3 (2010)

Sr. No: 7 (2013)

Sr. No: 1 (2014)

Sr. No: 9 (2011)

Sr. No: 1 (2012)

Sr. No: 2 (2012)

a) Discuss the possible reasons for the following changes in boiler water test results, and state
what actions should be taken in each case:
i. Reduction in total dissolved solids and chemical reserves
ii. Reduction in phosphate reserve, with increase in chlorides and total dissolved solids.
iii. Reduction in alkalinity reserve only.
iv. Increase in oxygen level only.
b) State why the complete results of boiler 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.
Quest: 3

Sr. No: 9 (2010)

Sr. No: 7 (2011)

Sr. No: 11 (2011)

Sr. No: 4 (2014)

An auxiliary boiler is periodically unattended and equipped with alarms to cover low water level,
high steam pressure, and air and flame failure.
a) State why and how fuel to the burners is automatically cut off under alarm conditions of water
level, steam pressure, air and flame failure.
b) Describe how and when each of the above alarms is tested without endangering the boiler.
Quest: 4

Sr. No: 9 (2010)

Sr. No: 4 (2011)

Sr. No: 6 (2011)

Sr. No: 12 (2011)

a) Describe how an auxiliary boiler would be blown down and opened up for inspection. State the
Precautions which should be taken during the inspection and when boxing up the boiler for
service.
b) Which parts require particularly close attention when opened up and describe the procedure
for the setting of safety valves.
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Quest: 5

Sr. No: 11 (2012)

Sr. No: 12 (2013)

Sr. No: 2 (2014)

a) State the indication that a main boiler generating tube is leaking:

i. When the amount of leakage is small?
ii. When the amount of leakage is large?
b) If boiler tube failure is evident, describe the immediate actions necessary.
Quest: 6

Sr. No: 8 (2010)

Sr. No: 10 (2011)

Sr. No: 7 (2013)

Boiler automatic combustion control has failed during operation of boiler. Explain:
a) Procedures to operate boiler in emergency.
b) Action plan to investigate, rectify and bring system to normal.
c) Instruction to watch keeping officers with regard to operation of boiler in emergency mode.
Quest: 7

a)
b)
c)
d)

Sr. No: 4 (2012)

Sr. No: 9 (2013)

Describe THREE different patterns of tube used in exhaust gas boilers

Give TWO reasons why a tube is condemned.
Describe how it is replaced by a spare tube.
Suggest with reasons the possible consequences of allowing an exhaust gas boiler to run dry during
full power operation of the main engine.

Quest: 8

Sr. No: 4 (2010)

Sr. No: 7 (2010)

Rapid increase in total Dissolved solids of boiler water is observed. Explain:

a) Your action to identity the cause of such increase.
b) Steps to bring down the TDS and operate the boiler safely in emergency.
c) Permanent collective action taken to bring the boiler to normal condition.
Quest: 9

Sr. No: 3 (2010)

Sr. No: 4 (2010)

Describe how the following conditions are prevented in auxiliary boilers:

a) Feed contamination by oil from heating coil drains
b) Internal corrosion
c) Furnace blowback
d) Uptake fire

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Quest: 10

Sr. No: 12 (2013)

An auxiliary boiler water level control system has a differential pressure transmitter as the detecting element
for water level.
a) Sketch and describe such an arrangement.
b) If the transmitter was damaged describe how a replacement unit would be calibrated.
Quest: 11

Sr. No: 10 (2011)

With reference to a cylindrical boiler which has undergone major repairs, explain:a) How is the boiler prepared for carrying our hydraulic test?
b) What is the test pressure to which boiler is subjected to?
c) What inspection should be made before, during and after the test?

Quest: 12

Sr. No: 12 (2010)

Describe how you would test boiler water for:

a) Alkalinity
b) Chlorides
State the values obtained from the tests that would be considered suitable for a water tube boiler. If the test
results were unsatisfactory, what remedial action would you take?

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CONDITION MONITORING & SURVEY

Quest: 1

Sr. No: 1 (2010)

Sr. No: 1 (2012)

Sr. No: 12 (2012)

Sr. No: 1 (2013)

Sr. No: 6 (2013)

Sr. No: 10 (2013)

Sr. No: 11 (2013)

Sr. No: 1 (2014)

Sr. No: 3 (2014)

Under continuous survey of machinery, bottom end bearing of a large slow speed engine is due for
survey:
a) As Second Engineer explain the procedure involved in the complete inspection of a bottom end
Bearing?
b) List the precautions to be taken?
c) Indicate the reasons for the possible defects, which could be encountered, and state how they
may be rectified?
d) What tests are earned out on completion of survey and re-assembly?
Quest: 2

Sr. No: 11 (2010)

Sr. No: 7 (2014)

Sr. No: 8 (2014)

Sr. No: 1 (2011)

Sr. No: 6 (2012)

Sr. No: 4 (2013)

The vessel of which you are Second Engineer suffers grounding. Describe the survey and inspection
which you will carry out at the next dry docking of the vessel in a foreign port?
Quest: 3

Sr. No: 6 (2010)

Sr. No: 8 (2012)

Sr. No: 8 (2013)

a) Explain in detail how an in water survey is carried out.

b) State the requirements to be fulfilled before an in water survey is acceptable to the survey authority.
c) Construct a list of the items in order of importance that the underwater survey authority should
include.
Quest: 4

Sr. No: 10 (2010)

Sr. No: 3 (2011)

Sr. No: 4 (2012)

a) Describe the hull examination that should be carried out on a ship in dry dock, making special
reference to essential maintenance and repairs that can only be carried out in dry dock.
b) Construct a list of the items in order of importance that are required to be surveyed in the drydock.

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Quest: 5

Sr. No: 9 (2010)

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of adopting the following policies for maintenance of main and
auxiliary diesel engines.
a) Planned maintenance.
b) Condition monitoring.
c) Periodic replacement of components.
Quest: 6

Sr. No: 6 (2010)

Describe the in-water survey to classification society requirements of the external underwater structure of a
very large crude carrier.

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CRANKCASE/SCAVENGE SPACE
Quest: 1

a)
b)
c)
d)

Sr. No: 4 (2010)

Sr. No: 9 (2012)

Describe the events leading to a crankcase explosion.

State how overheating might be indicated other than by a mist detector.
State how severity of a crankcase explosion is limited.
Emission of flame has in the past caused severe burns to personnel present during a crankcase
explosion. Despite the addition of flame traps. Discuss the procedure in the invent of overheating
being indicated.

Quest: 2

a)
b)
c)
d)

Sr. No: 3 (2010)

Sr. No: 3 (2012)

Sr. No: 3 (2013)

State the common causes of scavenges fires.

List the indications that a scavenge fire is in progress.
State the immediate action to be taken in the event of a scavenge fire.
List with reasons the checks and precautions necessary before an engine is put back into service
following a scavenge fire.

Quest: 3

Sr. No: 6 (2014)

Enumerate the probable causes of crankcase explosion and give a general description of a system designed
to detect the presence of an explosive mixture in a crankcase.
Quest: 4

Sr. No: 7 (2012)

Describe in detail the causes and conditions that:a) Create an explosive atmosphere in a crankcase.
b) Initiate a primary explosion.
c) Propagate a secondary explosion.
State how hazardous conditions can be avoided.
Quest: 5

Sr. No: 12 (2011)

Give a general description of a system designed to detect the presence of an explosive mixture in a
crankcase? What routine attention such systems require to prevent malfunctioning.
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DIESEL ENGINE
Quest: 1

Sr. No: 3 (2010)

Sr. No: 7 (2011)

Sr. No: 11 (2011)

Sr. No: 7 (2012)

Sr. No: 2 (2013)

Sr. No: 3 (2013)

Sr. No: 6 (2013)

Sr. No: 10 (2013)

Sr. No: 11 (2013)

Sr. No: 2 (2014)

Sr. No: 4 (2014)

An auxiliary engine exhibits a tendency to hunt to such an extent that the engine speed variation prohibits
the connection of the machine to the switchboard.
a) Discuss the possible causes of hunting.
b) Explain how the problem of hunting can be rectified.
Quest: 2

Sr. No: 9 (2010)

Sr. No: 10 (2012)

Sr. No: 12 (2013)

Sr. No: 6 (2011)

Sr. No: 12 (2011)

Sr. No: 2 (2012)

a) As Second Engineer, outline your instructions to members of the ships engineering staff for
inspection of the main engine timing chain.
b) The inspection in (a) has revealed that the roller chain needs replacement. Describe how this is
achieved.
Quest: 3

Sr. No: 9 (2011)

Sr. No: 4 (2012)

Sr. No: 1 (2013)

Sr. No: 9 (2013)

Severe engine vibration has recently become evident when the main engine for which you are responsible
operates within a certain speed range.
a) State, with reasons, the possible causes of such vibration.
b) State the consequences of operating the engine under such vibratory conditions.
c) Describe the procedure you, as Second Engineer, would implement in order to investigate and rectify
the problem.
Quest: 4

Sr. No: 4 (2012)

Sr. No: 9 (2013)

Sr. No: 12 (2013)

Describe three ways in which each of the following defects would reveal itself during full power operation
of an engine.
a) Cracked liner
b) Defective fuel valve
c) Overheated bottom end bending
d) Inefficient turbocharger

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Quest: 5

Sr. No: 9 (2011)

Sr. No: 3 (2012)

Sr. No: 7 (2013)

Discuss the validity of each of the following statements with respect to large slow speed diesel engines:
a) Bearing clearances obtained by taking leads (or use of plastic inserts) are fundamentally more
accurate than those obtained with the use of feelers.
b) Bearing wear down can be measured by taking deflections.
c) A timing chain should be renewed when its slackness causes late fuel injection and exhaust valve
operation.
d) Timing chain slackness is solely due to stretch of the link plates.
Quest: 6

Sr. No: 7 (2010)

In operation of a 2 stroke engine following conditions were observed. A gradual rose in exhaust temperature
at one cylinder. A lies in crank case sump level Explain the reasons and subsequent action taken for the
same.
Quest: 7

Sr. No: 6 (2010)

With reference to medium speed diesel engines describe how a chief engineer officer would direct staff to
carry out each of the following:
a) Check engine performance during operation
b) Establish the condition of the lubricating oil
c) Monitor the general condition of the engine during voyage
Quest: 8

Sr. No: 6 (2010)

Sketch and describe a system of control for manoeuvring a main diesel engine from the bridge and show
local control may be affected in case of breakdown of the system.

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DRY DOCK
Quest: 1

Sr. No: 1 (2010)

Sr. No: 2 (2010)

Sr. No: 7 (2011)

Sr. No: 11 (2011)

Sr. No: 2 (2013)

Describe the hull inspection that you would carry out as the senior engineer of a ship in drydock stating
what defects you may find and the repairs that may be necessary with respect to:
a) Shell plating
b) Ford end of ship
c) Aft end of ship
d) Openings in shell plating
e) Rudder
f) Propeller and stern tube
Quest: 2

Sr. No: 6 (2010)

Sr. No: 3 (2011)

Your ship after having been accidentally grounded was taken to dry dock for inspection and necessary
repairs. What defects would you look for in the following parts that may have sustained damage due to
grounding and suggest method of repair that may be required to be carried out to the defects noticed:a) Propeller shaft and tail end shaft
b) Main engine crankshaft
Quest: 3

Sr. No: 10 (2011)

With reference to drydock of sea going vessel, describe the following:a) Precautions to be taken while the vessel is in the drydock
b) Checks to be carried out prior undocking
c) Precautions to be avoid fire in the engine room during the drydock
Quest: 4

Sr. No: 8 (2011)

Define the responsibilities of a 2nd engineer in respect of the following:

a) Immediately prior to dry docking.
b) Whist the dock is dry.
c) Immediately prior to and after flooding.
d) Leaving dry dock.
Draft a list of standing orders to the engine department for that period that the vessel is on the blocks.

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Quest: 5

Sr. No: 10 (2010)

Your ship after having been accidentally grounded was taken to a drydock for inspection and necessary
repairs. What defects would you look for in the following parts, that may have sustained damage due to
grounding and suggest methods of repairs that may be required to be carried out to the defects noticed.
Quest: 6

Sr. No: 7 (2010)

Your ship is in drydock prepare repair specification for the following:

a) Main cooling seawater overboard valve.
b) Aft winch hydraulic oil pressure line holed at deck
c) Penetration in steering compartment
d) Deck seal of IG system in an oil tanker

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ELECTRICAL
Quest: 1

Sr. No: 9 (2010)

Sr. No: 4 (2011)

Sr. No: 6 (2011)

Sr. No: 12 (2011)

Sr. No: 4 (2012)

Sr. No: 10 (2012)

Sr. No: 11 (2012)

Sr. No: 2 (2014)

Sr. No: 3 (2014)

a) With reference to the insulation testing of marine electrical plant:

i. State the reasons for insulation testing
ii. State the precautions to be observed when testing intrinsically safe equipment Type Ex.i.
b) Describe the overhaul of D.C. motor which has been subjected to excessively damp condition or
flooding with seawater.
Quest: 2

Sr. No: 6 (2010)

Sr. No: 2 (2011)

Sr. No: 7 (2012)

Sr. No: 11 (2013)

With reference to the circuit breaker for an A.C. generator:

a) Explain the sequence of events that might occur if the breaker opens on a short circuit and state the
check you would require following such event.
b) Give a safe procedure to follow should a main circuit breaker fail to open under fault condition.
Quest: 3

Sr. No: 8 (2012)

Sr. No: 8 (2013)

Sr. No: 1 (2014)

a) Describe the preventive maintenance carried out on the circuit breaker for an a.c. generator.
b) Explain the sequence of events that might occur if the breaker opens on a short circuit and state the
check you would require following such event.
c) Give a safe procedure to follow should a main circuit breaker fail to open under fault condition.
Quest: 4

Sr. No: 2 (2011)

Sr. No: 6 (2014)

State how safety is achieved with regard to gas emission in battery rooms where a large number of lead acid
cells are stored with reference to:
a) Provision of lighting
b) Ventilation if a fan is fitted
c) Type of distilled water container for topping up
d) Use of tools and replacement of defective batteries

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Quest: 5

Sr. No: 8 (2012)

What are the routine maintenance carried out to an a.c. motor anda) Explain the meaning of single phasing in a.c. machinery.
b) State the dangers associated with single phasing and enumerate the protective normally fitted to
counteract such dangers.
Quest: 6

Sr. No: 8 (2012)

a) A ship operating in the U.M.S mode must have an automatic fire detection system for the machinery
space.
b) Sketch a line diagram of the system showing how shipboard mains supply is fed through battery
charger and emergency battery to fire detector heads and fire zone indicator panel and alarms
c) In the event of a mains supply failure state the length of time for which the emergency battery should
be capable of operating the system.
d) Sketch and describe a method of monitoring the integrity of the system.
Quest: 7

Sr. No: 8 (2012)

With reference to hull cathodic protection systems of the impressed current type:
a) Sketch and describe such a system
b) Explain how protection may be ensured for the rudder and propeller.
c) State any precautions that should be taken when this type of system is installed.
Quest: 8

Sr. No: 9 (2010)

A cage rotor induction motor has been flooded with seawater. Insulation resistance is down to zero M.
Describe the procedure for putting the motor back into service?

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ENGINE COMPONENTS
Quest: 1

Sr. No: 12 (2011)

Sr. No: 1 (2012)

Sr. No: 12 (2012)

Sr. No: 1 (2013)

Sr. No: 6 (2013)

Sr. No: 6 (2013)

Sr. No: 8 (2013)

Sr. No: 10 (2013)

Sr. No: 11 (2013)

Sr. No: 12 (2013)

Sr. No: 1 (2014)

Sr. No: 3 (2014)

Describe the procedure to be undertaken when, upon a routine schedule for changing fuel injectors on a
main engine, it is found that the injector body is seized and cannot be removed by conventional means. How
to ascertain whether the cylinder head and injector can be used satisfactorily?
Quest: 2

Sr. No: 1 (2010)

Sr. No: 1 (2012)

Sr. No: 12 (2012)

Sr. No: 1 (2013)

Sr. No: 8 (2013)

Sr. No: 10 (2013)

Sr. No: 11 (2013)

Sr. No: 1 (2014)

Sr. No: 3 (2014)

a) State the circumstances owing to which it may be necessary to renew a cylinder liner.
b) Explain how the liner is removed.
c) Explain how a new liner is fitted.
State the important checks to be made before and after fitting
Quest: 3

Sr. No: 9 (2010)

Sr. No: 3 (2013)

Sr. No: 9 (2013)

Sr. No: 11 (2010)

Sr. No: 6 (2011)

Sr. No: 3 (2012)

It is found that the tie rods are persistently becoming slack:

a) State, with reasons, the possible causes.
b) State, with reasons, the likely effects on the engine if it is allowed to operate with slack tie rods.
c) Explain how this problem can be minimized.
Quest: 4

Sr. No: 10 (2010)

Sr. No: 3 (2011)

Sr. No: 4 (2012)

Sr. No: 9 (2013)

Sr. No: 12 (2013)

What factors would you consider in deciding whether to open up a cylinder unit for overhaul? After
opening the unit and preparing for assembly, how would you decide whether to renew or re-use
piston rings?

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Quest: 5

Sr. No: 10 (2011)

Sr. No: 7 (2013)

A completely new unit comprising piston, rings, liners, cylinder head and valves was fitted to a six-cylinder
single-acting four-stroke diesel generator. Before installing the clearance and sizes were checked and
considered satisfactory. During atria run the running characteristics were abnormal so the generator was
stopped. On examination it was seen that the new piston had badly scored and drubbed the liner and had
indication of seizure in the upper part of the liner. Give your reasoned comments for this failure.
Quest: 6

Sr. No: 8 (2010)

Sr. No: 11 (2010)

Fuel injector needle valves are found to be seizing frequently. Explain:

a) How could such seizures be detected, and,
b) Preventive measures and remedial actions that can be taken.
Quest: 7

Sr. No: 9 (2012)

With reference to cylinder valves, state how the following faults become apparent:
a) Slackness of air inlet and exhaust valve spindles in their guides.
b) Leaking starting air valve.
c) Late opening of air inlet valve.
d) State how each fault is corrected, and suggest how they could be avoided.
Quest: 8

Sr. No: 7 (2012)

As second engineer describe the procedure involved in the complete inspection of a cylinder liner and piston
assembly, indicating areas of significant interest.
a) Explain with reasons, possible faults which might be found.
b) Suggest how such faults might be rectified.
Quest: 9

Sr. No: 2 (2011)

Recent experience has shown persistence damage occurring on seating faces of main engine exhaust valve,
which is not confined to any particular cylinder unit.
a) State with reason the possible cause, the possible cause.
b) Stat the short term actin to be taken in order to minimize engine operational problems.
c) State, with reasons, how future incidents of this nature could be minimized.
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Quest: 10

Sr. No: 12 (2010)

Consider an engine fitted with a chain driven camshaft,

a) What effect has the stretching of the chain upon engine performance and maintenance?
b) How is the chain tension adjusted to its initial value after stretching?
c) How is the engine timing collected post adjusting the chain?
d) What is the most common cause of chain failure and what part of the chain is most prone to this
failure?
Quest: 11

Sr. No: 12 (2010)

a) A four stroke diesel engine has a leaky fuel valve. Describe the symptoms you would look for, for
confirming the same.
b) Explain the dangers involved and the action you would take to continue the safe operations of the
engine.
Quest: 12

Sr. No: 7 (2010)

Due to wiping main engine bearing needs emergency repairs. Describe how the repair to the bearings may
be carried out. How the repaired bearings would be fitted?
Quest: 13

Sr. No: 7 (2010)

Main engine de-carbonization was carried out on piston inspection the following faults were observed:
a) Cracking and burning of upper part of crown.
b) Cracking in piston ring groove.
c) Explain the cause and how it can be minimized.

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FUEL & LUBRICATIING OIL

Quest: 1

Sr. No: 6 (2014)

With regard to the main turbine lubricating oil system:

a) i. Describe the effects of tin oxide corrosion.
ii. Explain the actions to be taken if this occurs in a high pressure turbine thrust bearing.
b) Discuss the factors that determine the various filtration sizes.
Quest: 2

Sr. No: 9 (2012)

Give a list of the properties or tests by which distillate and blended fuels may be specified or decisions be
made on their fitness for use. Name the properties or constituents that may be found in a blended fuel having
a high viscosity and high carbon content, explain how they may cause problems in engine operation.
Quest: 3

Sr. No: 1 (2011)

With reference to hydraulic cargo handling system

a) State FOUR possible cause of contamination of the oil
b) State FOUR possible effect of the oil contamination on the system & remedial measures
c) State how the system oil may be monitored for contamination.
Quest: 4

Sr. No: 12 (2010)

Although your vessel is engaged upon regular trade you notice that the specific fuel consumption has
noticeable increased whilst the average speed has decreased in comparison to previous speed. What
investigation will you make and based on your finding what collective measures would you take?
Quest: 5

Sr. No: 8 (2010)

The off-specifications fuel has been received on board. In the absence of low R.O.B of old fuel. Explain
with reasons what actions should be taken to minimize damage and enable safe operation of the engine, if
following fuel properties were above specified levels:
a) Ignition quality
b) Conradson carbon level
c) Viscosity
d) Specific gravity
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AIR COMPRESSORS & AIR BOTTLE

Quest: 1

Sr. No: 1 (2010)

Sr. No: 4 (2010)

Sr. No: 4 (2011)

Sr. No: 7 (2011)

Sr. No: 11 (2011)

Sr. No: 4 (2012)

Sr. No: 6 (2012)

Sr. No: 2 (2013)

Sr. No: 3 (2013)

Sr. No: 9 (2013)

Sr. No: 10 (2013)

Sr. No: 4 (2014)

Sr. No: 7 (2014)

Sr. No: 8 (2014)

With reference to air receivers and bottles explain with reasons:

a) Why regular systematic internal inspection is advisable?
b) Which internal areas of large receivers should receive particularly close examination?
c) How bottles are inspected internally and what parts should be closely examined?
d) How the condition of a bottle or receiver that cannot be inspected internally is checked?
Quest: 2

Sr. No: 2 (2011)

Sr. No: 8 (2011)

Sr. No: 12 (2013)

Sr. No: 7 (2014)

Sr. No: 8 (2014)

Sr. No: 6 (2012)

Sr. No: 4 (2013)

With reference to reciprocating air compressors explain the cause of the following faults & steps
taken for their prevention:
a) Collapse of discharge valve springs.
b) Breakage of plate valves.
c) Overheating of the discharge air with an unrestricted air intake.
d) Inoperative piston rings.
Quest: 3

Sr. No: 1 (2011)

Sr. No: 6 (2012)

Sr. No: 4 (2013)

Sr. No: 8 (2014)

Describe an air receiver and explain clearly the purpose of the mounting. State the defects which may
develop and explain the precaution which should be taken to minimize the possibility of deterioration or
damage of air receiver?
Quest: 4

Sr. No: 6 (2010)

Sr. No: 8 (2012)

Sr. No: 8 (2013)

a) Discuss the possible problems associated with air compressors which operate automatically.
b) State the standing orders you, as Second Engineer, would issue regarding the maintenance and safe
and efficient operation of air compressors.
c) Outline any problems common to air receivers and machinery space/ship compressed air systems.

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Quest: 5

Sr. No: 11 (2010)

Sr. No: 3 (2012)

a) Explain how oil carries over occurs in starting air compressors?

b) State, how the problems of oil carry over are minimized?
c) State THREE factors that contribute to air start line explosions in diesel engines?

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MANAGEMENT
Quest: 1

Sr. No: 6 (2010)

Sr. No: 4 (2011)

Sr. No: 8 (2012)

You have recently been appointed second engineer of a vessel and have experienced problems
associated with the operation of the oily water separator. Write a letter explaining the nature of the
problem and suggesting possible remedies. Assume a slop tank is available for retaining bilges until
the vessel reaches port.
Quest: 2

Sr. No: 9 (2010)

Sr. No: 6 (2011)

Sr. No: 7 (2012)

You have been appointed as the Second Engineer of an old vessel which is in the drydock and recently
been purchased by your shipping company. Describe in a letter to the superintendent, your inspection
to ensure that the conditions of assignment of load line are satisfactory complied with.
Quest: 3

Sr. No: 2 (2010)

Sr. No: 12 (2013)

Write a report to your Engineer Superintendent describing a breakdown of the main refrigerating
plant for cargo or ship provision giving reasons for the breakdown, the method of repair and the
action taken to prevent a recurrence.
Quest: 4

Sr. No: 2 (2010)

Sr. No: 3 (2011)

During the past four months since you joined the ship as Second Engineer a number of main engine exhaust
valves have suffered tracking and corrosion at the seating faces. Write a report to the Superintendent
Engineer covering the following points:
a) An explanation detailing how the problem becomes evident.
b) Your action upon recognizing the extent and seriousness of the problem.
c) Your reasoned views regarding the possible causes of the problem.
d) Your recommendations to avoid future incidents.
Quest: 5

Sr. No: 11 (2012)

Assume you are instructed to submit to the Superintendent Engineer a complete set of indicator cards
together with relevant data. Give full account of your work in taking the cards and preparing them for
submission. Tabulate the data you forward, both that extracted from the cards and otherwise obtained,
giving typical figures taken from a large 2 stoke slow speed main propulsion unit.
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Quest: 6

Sr. No: 10 (2011)

Write a report to your companys Superintendent Engineer outlining the breakdown of a diesel generator
engine and suggest remedial measures to prevent a recurrence of similar trouble.
Quest: 7

Sr. No: 2 (2010)

You have recently joined a vessel as Second Engineer Officer. For the past several voyages it has been
the practice on board to dispense with the use of the exhaust gas boiler and leave it to run dry. As part
of an overall economy drive the company has requested you to re-commission the boiler. Write a
letter to the Superintendent Engineer stating how the boiler was brought on line and the safety valves
adjusted.
Quest: 8

Sr. No: 2 (2010)

a) The UMS monitoring and control system of your ship has recently started to give false alarms and
incorrect data printouts. State, with reasons, possible causes if the false alarms and reading are:
i. Localized to a particular area of engine operation
ii. General to the engine room
b) State, with reasons, the action you, as Second Engineer, would take to ensure continued safe
operation of the vessel if the defects are general to the engine room
c) Explain the procedure you, as Second Engineer, would adopt in order to locate and rectify a general
fault in the UMS system.

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MATERIALS & CORROSION

Quest: 1

Sr. No: 11 (2010)

Sr. No: 7 (2011)

Sr. No: 11 (2011)

Sr. No: 3 (2012)

Sr. No: 12 (2012)

Sr. No: 2 (2013)

Sr. No: 3 (2013)

Sr. No: 6 (2013)

Sr. No: 9 (2013)

Sr. No: 2 (2014)

Sr. No: 4 (2014)

Fatigue is one of the main causes of crankshaft failure:

a) Indicate on a sketch the most likely location of a fatigue crack.
b) Explain how a fatigue failure is identified.
c) Describe how a fatigue crack may be initiated.
d) Describe, with the aid of sketches, the methods used to inhibit fatigue cracks.
Quest: 2

Sr. No: 1 (2012)

Sr. No: 1 (2014)

Sr. No: 3 (2014)

Sr. No: 2 (2012)

Sr. No: 12 (2012)

Sr. No: 6 (2013)

Explain how EACH of the following hull defects should be dealt with;
a) A cracked weld.
b) A severe indentation in way of a frame.
c) Surfaces suffering from general corrosion although the extent of wastage does not warrant plate
replacement.
D) A bilge keel fractured at the forward end.
Quest: 3

Sr. No: 1 (2011)

Sr. No: 4 (2013)

Sr. No: 7 (2014)

Give three reasons why cracks occasionally develop in large piston crown.
State to what extent this cracking is considered of consequence.
State how it is dealt with in the following instances:
a) Fine hairline
b) Localised and shallow crack
c) Extensive and deep crack
Quest: 4

Sr. No: 11 (2012)

Sr. No: 2 (2014)

Write short note on the followings:

a) Metal-locking
b) TIG and MIG welding
c) Brazing
d) Soldering

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Quest: 5

Sr. No: 9 (2012)

A rudder of a vessel requires extensive welding repairs and as second engineer you are requested to
supervise:
a) Suggest a suitable type of welding process.
b) State, with reasons, FOUR common welding defects.
c) State what tests may be carried out before returning the rudder to service.
Quest: 6

Sr. No: 8 (2011)

Give a reasoned opinion if you would repair by cropping, building up or renewing on the following:
a) Deck stringer with localized pitting
b) Plating below scupper above waterline
c) Plating at waterline.
Quest: 7

Sr. No: 12 (2010)

Describe why the best way repairs would be made by way of:
a) Building by weld
b) Cropping or
c) Installing new plate for the following
i. Puncture in a hollow rudder
ii. Part of the bilge keel torn away from the hull
d) A puncture of a large area of plate bulkhead near the bow under the hawse pipe.
Quest: 8

Sr. No: 10 (2010)

Describe briefly the methods of carrying out a bend test and an impact test illustrate their general form of
the test pieces used and state how the final results are given for compression of different materials of what
practical use are the figures obtained?

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MISCELLANEOUS
Quest: 1

Sr. No: 2 (2010)

Sr. No: 4 (2010)

Sr. No: 7 (2011)

Sr. No: 6 (2012)

Sr. No: 2 (2013)

Sr. No: 7 (2014)

Sr. No: 8 (2014)

Sr. No: 11 (2011)

What short notes on the following:

a) Measures to stop exhaust gas leakage in the engine room.
b) Measures to stop oil leakages in the engine room.
c) Measures to take for proper ventilation of engine room/purifier room.
Quest: 2

Sr. No: 9 (2011)

Sr. No: 7 (2012)

Sr. No: 7 (2013)

Sr. No: 11 (2013)

Sketch and describe a pneumatic control system for controlling temperature of main engine lubricating
oil at outlet of the cooler and:a) Explain why air supplied to a pneumatic control system must be free from dust and water.
b) Describe how above impurities are removed.
c) State the possible consequences if the air supply is contaminated.
Quest: 3

Sr. No: 6 (2014)

With reference to ILO notices on the health hazards from asbestos.

a) State where asbestos may be found on board ships.
b) State the health risks from asbestos.
c) Outline the precautions necessary to minimize exposure to asbestos during an emergency
repair.
Quest: 4

Sr. No: 8 (2012)

A biological sewage system develops a fault, which necessitates opening the unit for repair.
a) The risk associated with opening the unit.
b) The precaution taken to reduce the risk.
c) Explain the significance of biological oxygen demand (B.O.D.)

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Quest: 5

Sr. No: 9 (2012)

Describe systematically, how a vessel which had a black-out on full ahead is restored to full sea steaming
conditions.
Quest: 6

Sr. No: 10 (2011)

On arrival port after a passage, following repairs are to be carried out. Prepare the specifications for the
workshop on:a) Deck seal of an IG system used in an oil tanker.
b) Main Engine cooling sea water Overboard valve.
c) Aft winch hydraulic oil pressure line, holed at deck penetration in the Steering Compartment.
Quest: 7

Sr. No: 8 (2011)

A ship is engaged in filling the double bottom and deep tanks with fuel. Explain and describe:
a) The dangers implicit in the operation.
b) The precautions that must be observed.
c) Legal requirements that must be adhered to.
Quest: 8

Sr. No: 8 (2011)

Any proposal to operate a machinery spaces in the periodically UMS condition must take into account the
danger of fire, flooding and failure of surveillance equipment. Describe how possibility of the latter two
hazards may be minimised detected and bought to the attention of watch keeper.
Quest: 9

Sr. No: 8 (2011)

A several year old ship has been laid up for some time and is to be re-commissioned. State the salient
areas/items you will need to pay attention to. What are the common defects you are likely to encounter?

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Quest: 10

Sr. No: 9 (2010)

Referring where necessary to design, construction and operation outline the measures to prevent fires caused
by spillage of fuel, lubricating and hydraulic oil, involving EACH of the following:
a) Pipes, fliers, valves and cocks
b) Oil units, pumps and fittings
c) Overflow arrangements
d) Sounding arrangements
e) Lubricating oil
f) Starting air pipe lines
g) Electric cables.
Quest: 11

Sr. No: 9 (2010)

a) Explain TWO advantages and TWO disadvantages of producing fresh water using reverse osmosis.
b) Discuss the maintenance required for the following process.
i. Osmosis
ii. Reverse osmosis
Quest: 12

Sr. No: 7 (2010)

State why each of the following is considered a good practice:

a) Regular check on diesel engine cooling water condition.
b) Main air reservoir drained regularly.
c) Putting a cap and self-closing cock on engine room D.B. tank.
d) Indicator cocks be left open on stationary marine diesel engine.
Quest: 13

Sr. No: 2 (2010)

The lube oil cooler of a large 2 stroke diesel engine is showing poor performance. Suggest some measures
you would initiate to rectify the problem and improve the performance.

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PUMPS
Quest: 1

Sr. No: 9 (2010)

Sr. No: 10 (2010)

Sr. No: 3 (2011)

Sr. No: 10 (2011)

Sr. No: 12 (2011)

Sr. No: 7 (2013)

Sr. No: 6 (2014)

Sr. No: 6 (2011)

If you have opened up a main sea-water circulating pump (centrifugal type) for survey or
examination, describe the checks you would make, and state your conclusion regarding any faults
found in:
i. Operational faults
ii. Maintenance irregularities
Quest: 2

Sr. No: 12 (2012)

A single forged shaft for a small gear pump is broken in the middle. Suggest some emergency repairs to the
shaft to enable run the pump. State the type of repair and procedure for carrying out the repair. What is the
most viable alternative to repair if no spares are available?
Quest: 3

Sr. No: 8 (2010)

a) Explain the causes of severe erosion that may be experienced in a centrifugal Pump.
b) State how pump performance is affected & possible indications to the shipboard engineer.
c) Explain how the erosion can be minimized by use of proper operation, material and installation.

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PURIFIER & OWS

Quest: 1

Sr. No: 2 (2011)

Sr. No: 2 (2014)

Sr. No: 7 (2014)

Sr. No: 10 (2012)

Sr. No: 11 (2012)

Sr. No: 4 (2013)

Explain how each of the following conditions contributes to the satisfactory performance of oil centrifuges:
a) Correct bowl speed
b) Cleanliness of bowl
c) Low rate of feed to the bowl
d) Contaminated oil preheated prior to centrifuging
e) Contaminated oil allowed standing for an appreciable time prior to centrifuging.
Quest: 2

Sr. No: 9 (2010)

Sr. No: 6 (2011)

Sr. No: 2 (2012)

Sr. No: 10 (2012)

A L.O/H.F.O purifier vibrates badly when just shutting down and coming to a stop. Suggest some reason for
this vibration problem, when you have already made an inspection of its drive mechanism and casing and
found nothing unusual.
Quest: 3

Sr. No: 10 (2010)

Sr. No: 3 (2011)

Sr. No: 12 (2011)

With reference to oil monitoring of bilge and tanker ballast discharges:

a) Describe the maintenance schedules and procedures for an oil monitoring system.
b) State the inputs that are recorded.
c) Explain the difficulties encountered with the efficient operation of the oil monitoring system.

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SAFETY EQUIPMENTS & PROCEDURES

Quest: 1

Sr. No: 7 (2010)

Sr. No: 8 (2010)

Sr. No: 9 (2011)

Sr. No: 11 (2010)

Sr. No: 3 (2012)

Sr. No: 1 (2013)

Sr. No: 3 (2013)

Sr. No: 7 (2013)

Sr. No: 8 (2013)

Sr. No: 10 (2013)

Briefly describe your action plan on the following exigencies:
a) Leaky economiser tube, while at sea
b) Leaky intercooler of main air compressor, while manoeuvring
c) Explain reasons and remedial actions for fall off in heat exchanger performance, if this is
i. Gradually
ii. Suddenly
Quest: 2

Sr. No: 4 (2011)

Sr. No: 9 (2011)

Sr. No: 4 (2012)

Sr. No: 10 (2012)

Sr. No: 11 (2012)

Sr. No: 1 (2013)

Sr. No: 8 (2013)

Sr. No: 9 (2013)

Sr. No: 2 (2014)

Explain in detail how you would isolate one of sprinkler system for routine maintenance. Describe all tests
and inspections you would make and how you would return the system to service.
Quest: 3

Sr. No: 1 (2010)

Sr. No: 4 (2011)

Sr. No: 1 (2013)

Sr. No: 8 (2013)

Sr. No: 4 (2014)

Sr. No: 1 (2012)

Sr. No: 2 (2012)

Accidents regularly occur due to premature or accidental release of CO2 into machinery spaces. With
reference to this, enumerate the procedure or arrangements that you as Second Engineer would adopt
with respect of the following:
a) Contractors working on CO2 system.
b) Understanding between bridge and engine room in the event of a machinery space fire.
c) Familiarizing staff with the system.
d) What checks and tests would be carried out, before putting the system in operation?
Quest: 4

Sr. No: 1 (2010)

Sr. No: 3 (2012)

Sr. No: 6 (2013)

Sr. No: 10 (2013)

Sr. No: 2 (2014)

Sr. No: 2 (2013)

Sr. No: 3 (2013)

Suggest a procedure (in about 200 words) to the Chief Engineer, as to how you propose to ensure that
the engine room overhead crane is maintained and operated correctly. What tests certificates are
required for the overhead crane, and who is the issuing authority.

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Quest: 5

Sr. No: 1 (2011)

Sr. No: 6 (2012)

Sr. No: 4 (2013)

Sr. No: 7 (2014)

Sr. No: 8 (2014)

a) Sketch and describe the construction and operation a life boat which handbrake and centrifugal
brake.
b) What maintenance to the brakes require.
c) At what lowering velocity does the centrifugal brake operate? Can this be adjusted? If so, how?
Quest: 6

Sr. No: 9 (2010)

Sr. No: 6 (2011)

Sr. No: 10 (2012)

Sr. No: 6 (2014)

Describe the procedure for regular routines to be carried out on the following systems:
a) CO2 total flooding system of engine room
b) Smoke detection system
c) Sprinkler system
Quest: 7

Sr. No: 12 (2012)

Sr. No: 11 (2013)

Sr. No: 3 (2014)

What is understood by risk on board ship? As a Second Engineer discuss various methods for hazard
identification and assessment of risk available on board.
Quest: 8

Sr. No: 1 (2011)

Sr. No: 4 (2013)

With reference to the adoption of unmanned machinery spaces describe routine maintenance on automatic
control and alarm systems to deal with:
a) High bilge level
b) Fuel oil tank overflow
c) Bearings overheating
d) Fire detection
Quest: 9

Sr. No: 8 (2011)

Sr. No: 6 (2012)

As a Second Engineer prepare a list of the operating and maintenance procedure you would institute for care
of the main engine giving reason for each procedure and the trouble likely to arise from neglect of such
procedure.

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Quest: 10

Sr. No: 7 (2010)

The failure of bridge control and remote control from engine control room has occurred during manoeuvring
in closed water. What all important data will be required to be monitored and recorded manually? Explain
how you will organize your staff for effective watch keeping.
Quest: 11

Sr. No: 2 (2010)

a) During the weightage of CO2 bottles required for total flooding of Engine room, it was observed that
few bottles are less than the original capacity. State the reasons for the same and checks/tests to be
made prior refilling.
b) State how often the CO2 bottles are required to be weighed and pressure tested.

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STEERING GEARS & RUDDERS

Quest: 1

Sr. No: 2 (2010)

Sr. No: 3 (2010)

Sr. No: 4 (2010)

Sr. No: 1 (2012)

Sr. No: 1 (2014)

Sr. No: 3 (2014)

Sr. No: 4 (2014)

Sr. No: 4 (2011)

With respect to hydraulic Ram steeling gears

a) What emergency locking device can be used in order to speedily bring the steeling gear to rest?
State one reason the best angular position to lock the steeling gear.
b) Use a simple sketch to show where the Jumping (top) and wear down (bottom) rudder
carrier ring clearances can be measured. Indicate what clearances you would expect with a
new steeling gear
c) State the consequences of the wear down clearances being reduced to less than zero.
Quest: 2

Sr. No: 8 (2010)

Sr. No: 3 (2013)

Sr. No: 9 (2013)

Sr. No: 11 (2010)

Sr. No: 9 (2011)

Sr. No: 3 (2012)

What are the effects of following on the sluggishness of steering gear operations?
a) Air entrapped in hydraulic oil.
b) Worn pins and weak springs in hunting gear
c) Shock valves leaking
Quest: 3

Sr. No: 2 (2011)

Sr. No: 11 (2012)

Sr. No: 4 (2013)

Sr. No: 7 (2014)

a) Suggest four reasons why the temperature of the oil in the steering gear system may become
excessive.
b) With reference to steering gears explain how the ship may be steered in each of the following
circumstances.
i. Destruction by fire of the primary supply cable
ii. Destruction by fire of the telemeter lines
iii. Bearing failure in the running pump
Quest: 4

Sr. No: 8 (2011)

Sr. No: 6 (2012)

Sr. No: 8 (2014)

What provision is made to avoid damage to steering engines when they are situated adjacent to the rudder
stock? Describe a steering system showing how it is controlled from the bridge. What is hunting gear?
Describe its action?

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Quest: 5

Sr. No: 3 (2010)

Sr. No: 4 (2010)

Sr. No: 9 (2012)

Outline the procedure for the inspection of the rudder and shaft in every dry dock. State the requirement
with respect to steering gear as per SOLAS:
a) Relief valve
b) Steering gear control
c) Electrical power circuit
Quest: 6

Sr. No: 9 (2010)

Sr. No: 9 (2012)

With reference to steering gear hydraulic systems:

a) Explain the factors that could contribute to failure of connecting flange leading to total loss of oil
from the system;
b) Describe an arrangement designed to ensure that the problem would not cause steering failure.
Quest: 7

Sr. No: 6 (2014)

a) State the circumstances that may lead to follow rudder becoming flooded.
b) Describe how flooding of the rudder may become evident when a vessel is on passage.
c) Describe the procedure for:
i. Rudder examination
ii. Rudder repair
Quest: 8

Sr. No: 12 (2010)

a) What would you do if the transmitter fails to return to mid-position? What steps to be taken to bring
the rudder to return to midships?
b) What type of auxiliary gear is used with an electro-hydraulic gear if the rudder-stocks greater than
228 mm? How would you isolate one unit to put it on stand-by? What prevents one unit from
motoring the other?
Quest: 9

Sr. No: 1 (2010)

With reference to steering gear hydraulic systems:

a) Explain the factors that could contribute to failure of connecting flange leading to total loss of oil
from the system.
b) Describe an arrangement designed to ensure that the problem would not cause steering failure.
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SHAFTING & PROPELLERS

Quest: 1

Sr. No: 9 (2010)

Sr. No: 11 (2010)

Sr. No: 1 (2011)

Sr. No: 6 (2011)

Sr. No: 7 (2011)

Sr. No: 11 (2011)

Sr. No: 2 (2012)

Sr. No: 3 (2012)

Sr. No: 6 (2012)

Sr. No: 10 (2012)

Sr. No: 12 (2012)

Sr. No: 2 (2013)

Sr. No: 4 (2013)

Sr. No: 4 (2014)

Sr. No: 7 (2014)

Sr. No: 8 (2014)

a) Describe the survey procedure of an oil lubricated stem bearing and shaft.
b) Explain how the integrity of the outboard seal of an oil lubricated stern tube may be ascertained to
have been achieved in the drydock before flooding takes place.
Quest: 2

Sr. No: 11 (2012)

Sr. No: 2 (2014)

With reference to a transmission shaft coupling which enables the propeller shaft to be withdrawn outward.
a) Describe the coupling and method of fitting and dismantling.
b) State how the grip of the coupling can be checked when fitted.
c) State what precaution should be taken when dismantling the coupling?
Quest: 3

Sr. No: 9 (2011)

Sr. No: 1 (2013)

a) Sketch a transmission shaft coupling which enables the propeller shaft to be withdrawn outward.
b) i. Describe the coupling and method fitting and dismantling.
ii. State how the grip of the coupling can be checked when fitted.
iii. State what precautions should be taken when dismantling the coupling.
iv. Why should coupling bolts be interference fits?
v. State why reasons the metal that the intermediate and tail end remission shaft are made of.
Quest: 4

Sr. No: 6 (2013)

What is understood by the trueness of a shaft? As Second Engineer discuss a method by which the
trueness of a ballast water pump shaft can be assessed?
Quest: 5

Sr. No: 7 (2012)

Describe a suitable means of withdrawal procedure for the removal of keyless propellers.

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Quest: 6

Sr. No: 8 (2011)

You are in a foreign port without docking facilities. Your propeller is damaged beyond repair. Describe how
you change propeller (vessel having main machinery amidships).
Quest: 7

Sr. No: 12 (2010)

a) Describe the procedure for removal of a propeller shaft Describe an inspection of the propel shaft.
b) Give different reasons why the frequency between withdrawals of tail shaft for inspection purpose
might be increased.

TANKERS
Quest: 1

Sr. No: 4 (2011)

Sr. No: 4 (2014)

With regard to the carriage of crude oil and its associated products:
a) State the dangers involved
b) Sketch and describe the operation of an explosive meter suitable for testing pump rooms or tanks.
Quest: 2

Sr. No: 2 (2011)

State the routine maintenance required to be undertaken at periodical intervals, for inert gas system of larger
tankers?

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TURBOCHARGER
Quest: 1

Sr. No: 9 (2011)

Sr. No: 1 (2013)

Sr. No: 7 (2013)

Sr. No: 10 (2013)

During normal engine operation a turbocharger rapidly loses speed and the speed reduction is accompanied
by appreciable noise.
a) State with reasons the possible causes.
b) Explain in detail how the engine might be safely operated if the damage causes by this incident is
such that the turbocharger cannot function.
c) State, with reasons, the factors which may limit engine operating speed with a turbocharger out of
action.
Quest: 2

Sr. No: 1 (2010)

Sr. No: 9 (2010)

Describe the nature and the possible effects on machinery operation of deposits, which may adhere to the
internal surfaces of exhaust gas turbo-blowers and explain how these deposits are removed
Quest: 3

Sr. No: 6 (2014)

Describe how vibration measurement can be used with a main engine turbo charger:
a) For fault analyses.
b) For condition monitoring for maintenance.
c) As a substitute to opening up machinery for survey.
Quest: 4

Sr. No: 10 (2011)

One of the main engines turbocharger on the vessel aboard which you are serving as Second Engineer has
suffered a sudden and unexpected failure, State the causes and action undertaken in bringing the
turbocharger back into service. What action you will initiate to avoid such reoccurrence.
Quest: 5

Sr. No: 8 (2010)

In a turbo charger, explain the effects of following:

a) Deposits on Impeller
b) Deposits on Turbine nozzles
c) Damaged Labyrinth Seals
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VALVES
Quest: 1

Sr. No: 2 (2010)

Sr. No: 3 (2010)

Sr. No: 1 (2012)

Sr. No: 2 (2012)

Sr. No: 1 (2014)

Sr. No: 4 (2010)

Sr. No: 4 (2011)

a) Sketch and describe a pneumatically operated control valve.

b) Explain how the valve is operated if the controller fails.
c) Discuss the routine maintenance required for these valves.
Quest: 2

Sr. No: 1 (2010)

Sr. No: 3 (2011)

Sr. No: 9 (2012)

Sr. No: 9 (2010)

Sr. No: 10 (2010)

Sr. No: 1 (2011)

a) Describe the overhaul of a boiler safety valve and explain, using sketches where necessary, those
parts, which require particularly close attention.
b) Describe the setting of boiler safety valve to comply with classification society requirements.
Quest: 3

Sr. No: 12 (2011)

Sr. No: 10 (2012)

Sr. No: 6 (2014)

With reference to safety valves fitted to waste heat boilers:

a) State with reasons the areas which should receive particularly close examination during a
survey inspection.
b) Describe the procedure you, as Second Engineer would adopt when setting such valves at sea.
c) State the procedure to be adopted when reporting the setting of a waste heat boiler safety valve
to a classification society.
Quest: 4

Sr. No: 7 (2012)

Sr. No: 11 (2013)

Describe the method of setting the safety valves of an exhaust gas boiler at sea.
a) State the limit in terms of percentage above maximum design working pressure, for setting safety
valves.
b) State the formality necessary when the chief engineer sets the safety valves.

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Quest: 5

Sr. No: 7 (2011)

Sr. No: 11 (2011)

With reference to auxiliary boiler safety valve:

a) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, the safety valves for an auxiliary boiler and how the setting of the
safety valve is done.
b) Identify, with reasons, the parts that require particularly close attention during overhaul.
c) Describe how the safety valves are reset after an overhaul.
Quest: 6

Sr. No: 2 (2013)

With reference to auxiliary boiler safety valves:

a) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, the importance of each component.
b) Identify, with reasons, the parts that require particularly close attention during overhaul.
c) Describe how the safety valves are reset after an overhaul.
Quest: 7

Sr. No: 2 (2012)

With reference to auxiliary boiler safety valves:

a) Describe how the valves are set to lift at the desired pressure under steam.
b) Describe the precautions to be taken to ensure that the valve cannot be tampered with after setting is
completed.
c) Explain how safety valves can be opened manually in an emergency.
Quest: 8

Sr. No: 2 (2011)

With suitable sketches identify with reasons those parts of a safety valve of a type normally mounted
on an auxiliary boiler that require particular close examination and attention during overhaul.
Describe how the valve is reset under steam after overhaul.

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