- With reference to microbiological contamination of marine gas oil:
(a) state the conditions that must be present for the microbes to live and multiply,(2)
(b) describe the effect of microbiological growth in the fuel;(2)
(c) explain how the contamination may be detected;(2)
(d) state how the risk of contamination may be reduced;(2)
(e) explain how the contamination may be removed.(2)
- With reference to the safe bunkering of marine gas oil fuel:
(a) list SIX actions that should be taken prior to and during the loading;(6)
(b) state FOUR tests to be carried out on the fuel to ensure that it is uncontaminated.(4)
(a) State FOUR possible contaminants that may be present in marine gas oil.(4)
(b) Describe a means of dealing with THREE of the contaminants listed in part (a).(6)