Class 4 (4th Engineer) SSEP 📅 May 2024

Exam Question

(a) The Centrifugal ballast pump in the engine room also doubles as a fire pump in your ship. What specific precautions would you take to change over the ballast pump from ballast / deballast mode to a fire pump mode (10)

(b) How is the emergency bilge suction tested? (10)

Reference Answer

### (a) Precautions for Changing Over a Centrifugal Ballast Pump to Fire Pump Mode
When a centrifugal ballast pump is designated to double as a fire pump, the changeover procedure is critical and must be executed with extreme care to ensure the immediate readiness and effective operation of the fire-fighting system. The following specific precautions would be taken:
* **Prior to Changeover - Planning and Communication:**
* **Consult Ship's Procedures:** Strictly follow the ship's Safety Management System (SMS) procedures and checklists for fire pump changeover. Deviations are not permitted.

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