Tag: #environmentalpollution
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EK General Oct 2021 (Q3)
Describe with the aid of a sketch, the principle of operation of a radial lip stern tube sealing arrangement for an oil filled stern tube, which incorporates an air space and is designed to prevent pollution (10) Propeller, shafting & thrusters Oct 2021 (Q3)
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EK General Dec 2020 (Q6)
(a) Sketch an oily water separator that complies with current MARPOL regulations. (5) (b) Describe a monitoring system that ensures that the oil discharge content is below the recommended maximum and that logs and retains data. Also mention any other measures to ensure that illegal discharges are prohibited. (5) Bilge, OWS & ORB Dec 2020…
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EK General Dec 2019 (Q8)
During bunkering operations, a section of deck bunker line starts leaking fuel oil from a pinhole at the mid section of the pipe. (a) As Chief Engineer Officer, state the immediate actions to be taken to avoid a potential pollution incident; (6) (b) Explain how a permanent repair could be made, stating any precautions to…
