- The UMS monitoring and control system of a ship has recently started to give false alarms and incorrect data printouts.
(a) State, with reasons, the possible causes.(5)
(b) State, with reasons, the action that should be taken to ensure continued safe operation of the vessel.(5)
CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 7 Alarms Q1
3.(a) Explain, with the aid of a sketch, what is meant by the term Reserve Buoyancy, stating why it is important.(4)
(b) Explain what is meant by Free Surface Effect, stating how this can be minimised.(6)
CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 7 Alarms Q2
- Describe the procedure for using the local, emergency steering position, should the bridge control system become inoperative.
(10)