With reference to marine diesel oil: (a) define EACH of the following terms, stating the unit used in EACH: (i) density;(2) (ii) viscosity;(2) (iii) flash point.(2) (b) excluding the THREE terms listed in part (a), state FOUR items of information contained on a Bunker delivery note.(4)
With reference to bunkering of marine diesel oil: (a) state THREE possible consequences of water contamination of the fuel;(3) (b) state THREE sources of contamination of fuel by water on board a vessel;(3) (c) describe TWO separate tests which would indicate the presence of water in the fuel.(4)
With reference to bunkering of marine diesel oil: (a) explain why the suppliers’ tanks should be dipped prior to and after receiving fuel;(4) (b) explain what is meant by a letter of protest, and when it must be issued;(4) (c) state the person responsible for issuing the letter of protest.(2)
