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MEO Class II – Ship Safety & Environmental Protection (SSEP)
Ship Safety & Environmental Protection (SSEP) Question Paper
MEO Class II
JANUARY - 2024
Q.1(a) Explain how Human Element issue is addressed in STCW Code. (b) Discuss the IMO guidance on Fatigue Mitigation and Management on board ships.
JAN2024
Q.2(a) With reference to SOLAS 74-2000 amendments, maintenance plan is to be kept on-board ship for firefighting system. Enumerate the list of fire protection system and fire-fighting systems and appliances, which will be required to be included in the maintenance plan. (b) Training manual as required by SOLAS 74-2000 amendments, Chapter 11-2 contains instructions and information with respect to fire fighting. List the same and their significance.
JAN 2024, NOV2015, OCT2015, JULY 2015,
Q.3With Reference to Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) answer the following: -
(a) Explain the structure of the convention with titles. [10]
(b) Briefly, discuss DMLC Part I and Part II covering welfare measures for seafarers.
JAN2024
Q.4 (a) Briefly discuss the cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities present in ship systems that could be exploited. Discuss the protective measures and best practices employed to secure ships against cyber threats.
(b) Discuss international regulations or guidelines that mandate cybersecurity practices for ships and evaluate their effectiveness in ensuring maritime cybersecurity.
JAN2024,
Q.5 (a) What are NOX & SOX limitations as per Annex VI of MARPOL.
(b) Briefly describe methods to control NOx emission and SOX emission.
JAN2024,
Q.6 With reference to "ISM Code", discuss the following
(a) Responsibility of "Company"
(b) Impact of ISM code on Maritime Safety and Environment Protection
(c) Requirement of Internal audit and Management Review
(d) Functional requirements and objective of a Safety Management System.
JAN2024
Q.7 (a) Sketch and describe a total flooding CO2 gas system suitable for the protection of machinery spaces.
(b) State, with reasons, which valve should be operated first in the system shown in (a).
(c) Explain the procedure of entry into the compartment after discharge of CO2.
JAN2024
Q.8 If a small amount of oil is spilled during bunkering and causes a sheen upon the water, state what should be the procedure adopted for pollution control, information to authorities and subsequent bunkering practice.
JAN2024, NOV2012, SEP2015, JUN2015,
Q.9 With respect to MARPOL 73/78, Annex - II, Noxious liquid chemicals are divided into categories
a) State the number of categories, and what does each category signify.
b) State the requirement of Procedures and Arrangements Manual, and what information is available.
JAN2024, SEP2022, AUG2012,
FEBRUARY – 2024
Q.1 With reference to fire smothering agents explain as to why:
A. Effectiveness of foam is directly related to its degree of effervescence and surface tension?
B. Low expansion foam is best suited for use against localized fire, whilst high expansion foam is most effective in major conflagrations?
C. In the absence of foam appliances, water jets can be effectively used against oil fires?
FEB2024
Q.2 With reference to the SOLAS 1974/1978 Convention as amended, which outlines mandatory requirements for steering gear tests and drills?
a) Describe the test procedure to be carried out within the, 12 hours before departure on a sea-voyage;
b) Describe the emergency steering drills that must take place at least once every, 3 months;
c) State how often the test in (a) and the drill in (b) should be carried out for ships which regularly engage on voyages of short duration.
FEB2024, JUL2023, JAN2022, OCT2021, JULY2021,
Q.3 State the regular routines carried out on the following system:
a. Self-contained Breathing apparatus (SCBA).
b. Accommodation Fixed Fire detection system.
c. Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus.
d. Immersion Suits.
FEB2024
Q.4 Prepare a proposal for safe manning requirements for a ship of your choice taking into account the IMO guidelines on the issue, also considering frequent port calls, rest hour management and high-risk areas.
FEB2024, DEC2023, AUG2023, JUN2023,
Q.5 a) Briefly discuss crude oil washing (COW) and its environmental benefits compared to traditional tank cleaning methods, highlighting its role in reducing the discharge of oily residues into the marine environment.
(b) Explain the safety considerations associated with crude oil washing procedures, including potential risks to personnel, equipment, and the vessel's structural integrity.
FEB2024
Q.6 During unit overhauling of Main engine, sudden rough weather caused accident in engine room. State what all checks and precaution taken up prior to carry out such operation.
FEB2024, FEB2019
Q.7 With reference to MARPOL Annex IV
a) Draw a biological sewage treatment plant and explain the principal of operation.
b) Periodical maintenance and checks and tests required to be done to verify the effectiveness of the above system.
FEB2024, SEP2023, FEB2018,
Q.8 a) Discuss the key provisions of the Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS) Convention, including its objectives and scope.
(b) Discuss the types of hazardous and noxious substances covered by the convention and their potential impact on marine ecosystems and compentation mechanisms established by the HNS Convention for incidents involving the transportation of hazardous and noxious substances by sea.
FEB2024,
Q.9 Explain the following terms/statements
(a) Categories of Noxious liquid substance
(b) Special Areas as defined in MARPOL 73/78
(c) Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas
(d) Designated fuel oil sampling points
FEB2024
MARCH – 2024
Q.1 With reference to MLC answer the following:
a) Briefly discuss DMLC Part I and Part II covering the welfare points for seafarers
b) Briefly discuss the grievance redressal mechanism for seafarers of indian flagged vessel
MARC2024, NOV2023, SEP2022,
Q.2 Illustrating differences between major nonconformity, nonconformity, hazardous occurrence and near miss situations, show with examples steps taken by you as Second Engineer in each case for successful handling of the situations. MAR2024, FEB2023,
Q.3 Explain the following terms used by the classification societies.
a) Anniversary date
b) Condition of class.
c) Window period for survey.
d) Memoranda
e) Addition note.
f) Statutory recommendation.
MAR2024, FEB 2023,
Q.4 With reference to the pumping of cargo tanks of chemical tankers-
(a) Sketch and describe an arrangement used with the cargo pump or independently of the pump, to facilitate tank drainage;
(b) State significant regulation which will assist in reducing pollution of sea by chemical cargoes.
MAR2024, MAR2023,
Q.5 Name various statutory Certificates and Documents to be carried on board Chemical Tankers giving reference to the conventions and justify for their requirement.
MAR2024, APR2023, SEP2019,
Q.6 With reference to SOLAS CH-XII (Additional safety measures for bulk carriers).
(a) Damage stability requirements for bulk carriers:
(b) Structural requirements for bulk carriers;
(c) Water ingress alarms.
MAR2024, SEP2022, JUL2022, JAN2022, JAN2022,
Q.7 (a) C02 is to be released in engine room in case of fire. Briefly describe steps taken before it can be released. What means are provided to prevent inadvertent release of C02 in engine room.
(b) Briefly discuss the procedure for re-entering the engine room after the release of CO2.
MAR2024,
Q.8 What preparations will you carry out for the following surveys?
(a) IOPP survey
(b) SEQ survey Restrict your answer to engine room only.
MAR2024, FE2017,
Q.9 (a) Identify and explain the primary causes of VOC emissions in oil tankers. Discuss how these emissions occur during various stages of the shipping process, including loading, transportation, and unloading.(7)
(b) Discuss the health risks associated with VOC emissions for both humans and marine life and its impact on air quality, climate change, and marine ecosystems.
(c) Describe various methods and technologies used to prevent VOC emissions in oil tankers and discuss the effectiveness of these prevention measures.
MAR2024
APRIL 2024
Q.1 Draw a plan to deal with fire in accommodation:
a) Including co-ordination with shore facilities in port, taking account of the ship's fire control plan.
b) Explain how drills and practices should be-organized with reference to the above.
APR2024, NOV2023, APR2023,
Q.2 With respect to the hazardous areas of tankers,
a) Explain the term flameproof (Ex d) for electrical equipment.
b) State the type of electrical equipment that would be protected in this way.
c) List likely defects of flameproof equipment.
APR2024, APR2023, APR2022, APR2021, FEB2021,
Q.3 With reference to "ISM Code" write short notes on:
a) Masters Review,
b) Requirement and Advantages of Familiarization of seafarer onboard,
c) Designated Person Ashore (DPA)
d) Functional requirements for a Safety Management System.
APR2024, DEC2020,
Q.4 With reference to entry into enclosed spaces onboard:
a) Define "Enclosed space" and give example of enclosed spaces onboard.
b) Describe the procedure for testing the atmosphere inside such enclosed spaces.
c) Explain safety precautions taken prior to entry into enclosed spaces onboard vessel.
APR2024, JUL2021, DEC2019,
Q.5 With reference to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, discuss the requirements for seafarers regarding: -
a) Minimum age to work onboard vessels,
b) Seafarer's Employment agreements
c) Hours of work and hours of rest.
APR2024, APR2023, JAN2019, APR2021,
Q.6 State the various documents pertaining to a ship that a port state control inspector would ask for during port state control inspection. If your vessel-gets detained by the PSC owing to a deficiency, what would be your action for redressal.
APR2024, AUG2023, MAR2020,
Q.7 With reference to free fall lifeboat of an ocean-going ship:
a) Periodical maintenance, tests and checks on lifeboat and releasing gear.
b) Secondary means of lowering.
c) Lifeboat Drills.
APR2024, AUG2023, APR2022, FEB2022,
Q.8 As a second engineer how will you plan to reduce the Energy Efficiency Operating index of your ship?
APR2024, MAR2021, FEB2021,
Q.9 Briefly discuss the following with respect to safety of navigation:
a) Bridge Navigation Watchkeeping Alarm System (BNWAS)
b) Long Range Identification and Tracking of ships (LRIT)
c) Voyage Simplified Voyage Recorder (VDR/S-VDR)
d) NAVTEX
APR2024,
JUNE-2024
Q1. Name various statutory Certificates and Documents to be carried on board container ships giving reference to the conventions and justify for their requirement.
JUN2024,
Q2. India, one of the world's five major ship recycling countries, has acceded to the IMO Hong Kong Convention, the treaty that will set global standards for safe and environmentally sound hip recycling. Discuss the key features of "The Hong Kong International convention for the safe and environmentally sound Recycling of Ships
JUN2024, JUN2023,
Q3. Explain the following with reference to MARPOL Annex-VI
a) Ozone depleting substances and its emissions control.
b) Volatile Organic and its emissions control.
c) NOx emissions and its control from ships
d)NOX technical File
JUN2024,
Q4. Explain the following
a) SEEMP I,II,III
b) PSSA
c) EEXI & CII
d)SOPEP
JUN2024,
Q5.With Reference to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, discuss the requirements for seafarers regarding: -
a) Entitlement to leave
b) On-board and on-shore complaint procedures
c) Safety and health education of young seafarers
JUN2024,
Q6. As Second Engineer of a new ship,
a) Prepare standing orders for all future bunkering operations onboard.
b). State why it is very important to obtain a representative sample of heavy fuel bunkers taken.
c) Briefly discuss Marpol sample, In-use sample and On board Sample.
JUN2024,
Q7. With reference to Regulation 12 of SOLAS Chapter XII, dealing with Water Level Detection and Alarm Systems to spaces
a) Type of ships Water Level Detection and Alarm System is required to be installed
b) Brief description of such installation
c) Requirements with respect to detection system
d) Requirements with respect to an alarm system
JUN2024, 2023, MAR2023, OCT2022,
Q8. Steering system failure has caused shipping casualties and oil pollution. Discuss
a) The causes of such failure
b) The precaution necessary in design, operation, and maintenance of these systems.
c) Requirements on tankers, which was made mandatory after the shipping casualty.
JUN2024, SEP2023, JUN2023,
Q9. a) Discuss International Maritime Organization (IMO) Data Collection System (DCS) for fuel oil consumption of ships covering following:
(i) Applicability of ship size (GT)
(ii) When the requirement of Data Collection System (DCS) entered into force
(iii) What data required to collect ship
(iv) The aggregated data is submitted to who and when (frequency) to submit
(v) Relevance of SEEMP pertaining to Data Collection System (DCS)
(b) List out the main differences between the EU Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) regulation and International Maritime Organization (IMO) Data Collection System (DCS)
JUN2024, FEB2022, MAR2021, JAN2021,
JULY2024
1)Name various statutory Certificates and Documents to be carried on board gas tanker giving reference to the conventions and justify for their requirement.
JUL2024
2.a) CO2 is to be released in engine room in case of fire. Briefly describe steps taken
before it can be released.
b) What means are provided to prevent inadvertent release of CO2 in engine room?
How the number of co2 bottles required for a ship is calculated?
3.a) Discuss the purpose and key provisions of SOLAS Chapter XI-1 and the special measures established to enhance maritime safety
b) Discuss the requirements for ship identification numbers, continuous synopsis records, and port State control. How do these measures contribute to the overall safety and security of maritime operations.
4. A vessel is due for International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate renewal survey Vand company instructed to offer this vessel for survey at next port of call.
a). As a 2nd Engineer officer of above-mentioned vessel, what all checks you carry out and how you prepare for the IOPP renewal survey.
b) What records, procedures, certificates etc., you will keep ready for attending surveyor verification
5. Briefly discuss the following with respect to safety of navigation:
a) Bridge Navigation Watchkeeping Alarm System (BNWAS)
b) Long Range Identification and Tracking of ships (LRIT)
c) Voyage Simplified Voyage Recorder (VOR/S-VDR)
d) AIS-SART
6.What are the core features of the FSS Code? (international fire safety systems code). Elaborate on any one test prescribed by the Code.
7.a) What is the NOx Technical File on board ships, and why is it important? Describe the
information contained within this file and its role in ensuring compliance with MARPOL
Annex VI regulations regarding nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions.
b) Discuss the procedures for maintaining and updating the NOx Technical File and the potential consequences of non-compliance.
8. Petroleum vapours are dangerous substances and when mixed with air can be ignited.
a) i) sketch an explosimeter or combustion gas indicator which can be used to check the atmosphere of a tank or pumproom.
ii) describe the explosimeter and its operation
iii) state one reason that may cause the explosimeter to give a false reading
b) for flammable mixtures, explain the meaning of the terms lower and upper flammable limits
9.(a) Briefly discuss the types of forces that can be maintained electronically under MARPOL and the approval process for ERBs.
b) Highlight the advantages of using ERBs compara inte traditional paper-based record
AUG 2024
1. Neme various statutory Certificates-and-Documents to be carried on board Special Trade Passenger ship trading in indian-coast giving reference to the conventions and justify for their requirement.
2.a) Briefly describe the cargo hold fire detection system on a bulk carrier, and how does the system function to detect and alert the crew to the presence of a fire?
b) Give reasons why fire detectors in cargo holds differ from those in machinery spaces.
c) Describe how to verify that each is in working order
3. a) What is the purpose of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, and
how does it ensure the safe transportation of dangerous goods by sea? Discuss the structure and classification system used in the IMDG Code b) How does the IMDG Code address the packaging, labelling, and documentation requirements for dangerous goods? Explain the responsibilities of ship operators and crew.
members in complying with the IMDG Code during cargo handling and transport
4. A vessel is due for SEQ renewal survey and company instructed to offer this vessel for survey at next port of call,
a). As a 2nd Engineer officer of above-mentioned vessel, what all checks you carry out and how you prepare for the renewal survey.
b) What records, procedures, certificates etc, you will keep ready for attending surveyor verification
5. a) According to Article 2 of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, what are the essential elements that must be included in a Seafarers Employment Agreement (SEA)? How does the SEA ensure the protection of seafarers' rights?
b) Explain how CBAs are used to negotiate and establish the terms and conditions of employment for seafarers under the MLC 2006. How do CBAs contribute to ensuring fair wages, working conditions, and dispute resolution for seafarers?
6.a) What is a Particularly Sensitive Sta Ares (as defined by the international Maritime Organization (IMO), and how does it differ from a Special Area under the MARPOL Convention?
b) What are the six special areas designated by MARPOL, where stricter regulations apply to prevent pollution from ships, and what are the specific requirements for each area.
C) Discuss the criteria for designating a PSSA and a Special Area. What additional protective measures are typically Implemented in these regions to safeguard the marine environment.
7. Discuss on the following with respect to MARPOL Annex-V
a) Domestic waste and operational waste
b) Garbage Management plan and recard keeping.
c) Discharge of Garbage outside spacial araas
d)Discharge of Garbage within special areas.
8.a) What is the Crude Oil Washing (COW) procedure on oil tankers, and how does it enhance the efficiency of cargo operations? Outline the steps involved in the COW process.
b) Discuss the safety precautions that must be observed during Crude Oil Washing to prevent accidents and environmental hazards. Additionally, explain the regulatory requirements governing COW operations as per MARPOL and other relevant guidelines.
9.a) What is the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) and how is it calculated under IMO regulations? Explain its significance in reducing the carbon footprint of ships.
b) What role does the Second Engineer play in ensuring compliance with Cll requirements on a ship? Discuss the operational strategies and maintenance practices that the Second Engineer can implement to improve a ship's Cil rating
SEP 2024
Q1. Name various Statutory Certificates and Documents to be carried on board container ships giving reference to the conventions and justify for their requirement.
JUN24, SEP24
Q2. Explain the purpose of NOx Technical Code and its applicability to marine diesel engines.
b) Explain certification requirements under NOx Technical Code.
c) Explain the purpose of NOx technical file and its importance
23FEB, AUG23, SEP24
Q3. a) Explain the key components and objectives of SEEMP Part 3. How does it differ from SEEMP Parts 1 and 2?
b) Briefly discuss the specific tasks and procedures that the Second Engineer must follow to ensure compliance with the energy efficiency measures outlined in SEEMP Part 3.
SEP24,
Q4. A vessel is due for SMC renewal audit and company instructed to offer this vessel for survey at next port of call.
a) As a 2nd Engineer officer of above-mentioned vessel, what all checks you carry out and how you prepare for the renewal SMC audit.
b) What records, procedures, certificates etc., you will keep ready for attending surveyor verification.
SEP24,
Q5. Referring to the Maritime labour Convention (MLC) 2006, discuss:-
a) Flag State & Port State responsibilities.
b) On-board & On-shore Complaint Procedures.
c) Detainable deficiencies.
d) Grievance Redressal Mechanisms for Indian seafarers.
JUL23, SEP24
Q6. With reference to survey and certification of ship, briefly discuss the following
a) Harmonization of survey and certification
b) Enhanced survey programme (ESP) surveys for bulk carriers and oil tankers
c) Condition monitoring of tail shaft propeller shaft
d) CAP and CAS
SEP24
Q7. What are the various stages of fire in the exhaust gas boiler? Discuss the factors responsible for ignition and development of ignition of soot, small soot fires and high temperature fires.
AUG16, NOV17, SEP24,
Q8.) What do you understand by the terms Protocol, Amendments and convention? Describe the procedure for amendments to the regulation?
AUG 16, NOV17, OCT20, SEP20
Q9) Regulation 13F Annex I of MARPOL73/78 deals with prevention of oil pollution in the event of collision or stranding. Describe a double hull type of construction and sate if any other type of construction provides equivalent protection
MAR2023, SEP2024