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icedcappucino replied to the topic Bilge Water in the forum COC 5 (Engine) Oral Sample Answers 3 weeks, 2 days ago

Q: At port, how to handle bilge water if bilge tanks/Wells are all full?

As a junior engineer,

1. Immediately inform Second Engineer and Chief Engineer.
A) Chief Engineer and Captain will inform the ship managers, and liaise with the port and agent for shore disposal of the bilge water.

2. Check engine room for source of water contributing to…[Read more]
icedcappucino replied to the topic COC 5 (Engine) Oral Questions in the forum COC (Engine) past oral questions 3 weeks, 2 days ago

Updated with 2024 questions

David and Rui, Oct 2024
1. Bilge system
A) Bilge well high level, started bilge pump but bilge well level is not reducing.
2. MPA’s 8 RO
3. IMO conventions
Admin replied to the topic Boiler in the forum COC 5 (Engine) Oral Sample Answers 4 weeks, 1 day ago

Q: Boiler gauge glass – Blow down is carried out if water level rises, but suddenly drops when steam is introduced, where is the water level and what’s the next action taken.

I would consider carrying out blow down both gauge glass + cross check visible water level with the reading from the remote water level transmitter which sends sign…[Read more]
Admin started the topic Boiler in the forum COC 5 (Engine) Oral Sample Answers 4 weeks, 1 day ago

Q: What to do when boiler is over-pressurised?

If my hot water kettle at home is boiling over, obviously first thing is switch off power (or cut off the gas if I’m boiling using stove). Same principle apply to onboard. Assuming this is an Auxiliary Boiler (not talking about composite boiler getting M/E exhaust gas) overpressurised scenario,…[Read more]
Admin started the topic Non-return valves in the forum COC 5 (Engine) Oral Sample Answers 4 weeks, 1 day ago

Q: How to visually tell non-return valve from other valves?

Non-return valves has a X on the top of the spindle.

Actual photos of Screw Down Non-Return valve for Bilge Well onboard.
Admin replied to the topic Bilge Water in the forum COC 5 (Engine) Oral Sample Answers 4 weeks, 1 day ago

Q: Bilge Pump is running, but Bilge Well water level is not reducing. Why?

E/R Bilge System pipe line:
Bilge Well -> Strainer -> Valve -> Bilge Pump suction valve -> Bilge Pump suction strainer -> Bilge Pump -> Bilge Pump discharge valve -> Bilge Primary Tank.

Fluid (air/liquid) generally flow from higher pressure zone to lower pressure zone.…[Read more]
Admin started the topic Bilge Water in the forum COC 5 (Engine) Oral Sample Answers 4 weeks, 1 day ago
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Sep 2024 updates Passed: #6 offline meet up: Huge thanks to y’all six who took the time to meet up, it was so fun! Forum glow up […]
Admin started the topic No. 0277 Marine environmental awareness, Environmental challenges in the forum Marine Legislation 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Q: Which ONE part of the oil is most toxic to plankton?
A:

Q: Select the TWO options that complete the following statement: Crude oil is a complicated mixture containing…
A: Hydrocarbons, (sulphur and several metals) (plastics and chemicals) (aromatic hydrocarbons and several metals) (sewage and several metals)

Q: When oil enters the sea,…[Read more]
Admin wrote a new post 3 months ago

August updates Passed: #4 offline meet up: first half having fun playing pool, second half dinner and chat! Huge thanks to y’all six who came! Discord channel […]
icedcappucino started the topic No. 0260 Behaviour based safety in the forum Safety 3 months ago

Q1: According to the video, the foundation of maritime safety is teaching crew members the proper or preferred way of performing tasks.
A: True

Q2: The foundation of behaviour based safety is to change how we think before we perform tasks.
A: True

Q3: Behaviour based safety encourages punishment when unsafe behaviours are performed.
A:…[Read more]
icedcappucino started the topic No. 0141 SEEMP Part II, The IMO DCS and EU MRV in the forum Marine Legislation 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Q1: What is the main reason that IMO DCS and EU MRV were introduced?
A: To calculate CO2 emissions from large vessels.

Q2: Which of the following are required from the ship by the IMO’s Data Collection System (DCS)?
A: The Ship’s IMO number, Hours Underway, Fuel oil consumption (by fuel oil type), Distance travelled

Q3: Who verifies the…[Read more]
Admin replied to the topic EKM (Engineering Knowledge Marine) in the forum COC (Engine) past written questions 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Past years exam papers
icedcappucino started the topic No. 0006 OPA 90 in the forum Marine Legislation 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Q1: Which of the following was one of the important findings in the report into the Exxon Valdez accident?
A: Prevention is the first line of defence.

Q2: Which of the following describes one of the main problems experienced when dealing with the oil spilled from the Exxon Valdez?
A: Government and industry response plans proved to be unable to…[Read more]
icedcappucino started the topic No. 0122 ISO 14001 Environmental management in the forum Marine Legislation 4 months ago

Q1: Do all companies have to follow ISO 14001? Select the ONE correct answer.
A: No

Q2: Is it true that a company having ISO 14001 certification must have a documented environmental policy?
A: Yes

Q3: ISO 14001 uses the term ‘life-cycle’. What does this mean? Select the ONE best answer.
A: All the stages of a product or service from getting the…[Read more]
Admin replied to the topic MARPOL Annex IV (SEWAGE) in the forum Marine Legislations and Surveys 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Q: What are the standards for Sewage Treatment Plants?
A: Sewage treatment plant installed prior to 01 January 2010 shall comply with resolution MEPC.2(VI); or
ii. sewage treatment plant installed on or after 01 January 2010 but prior to 01 January 2016 shall comply with resolution MEPC.159(55); or
iii. sewage treatment plant installed on or after…[Read more]
Admin started the topic No. 0092 – Introduction to MARPOL in the forum Marine Legislation 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Q1: The MARPOL convention requires ships to report pollution incidents. Which one of the following is the main reason for this?
A: So that action can be taken to clean up the pollution

Q2: Some MARPOL annexes require ships to be surveyed and certificated. Which one of the following is the most likely reason for this?
A: Compliance with some…[Read more]
Admin wrote a new post 4 months, 2 weeks ago

#2 and #3 offline meet Out of respect for the participants’ privacy, the offline meet group photos won’t be posted online. At least I can say new friends were made while […]
icedcappucino started the topic No. 0186 Vessel General Permit – VGP in the forum Marine Legislation 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Q1: Which one of the following best describes the discharges controlled by the Vessel General Permit (VGP)?
A: 27 specific types of discharge

Q2: Which of the following was the main reason for the Vessel General Permit (VGP) being introduced in 2008?
A: Pollution from ships was found to have increased rapidly

Q3: Which one of the following best…[Read more]
Admin started the topic MLA College in the forum Further studies 6 months ago

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MLA College is a specialist in global education, earning acclaim as an award-winning Higher Education provider. Specialising in UK distance learning degrees, which can be studied from anywhere in the world, our focus extends beyond boundaries, particularly within the dynamic marine and maritime sector. Established in 2012,…[Read more]
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