Exam Question
With reference to a periodically unattended machinery space of a dry cargo vessel discuss the requirements for:
(a) Protection against flooding. (10)
(b) Control of propulsion machinery from the navigating bridge. (10)
Class 2 (2nd Engineer)
SSEP
📅 Sep 2025
Reference Answer
(a) Essential requirements for any unattended machinery space (UMS) Ship to be able to sail at sea are enumerated in the SOLAS 1974 Chapter II-1, regulations 46 to regulation 53.
Requirements for Unattended Machinery Space (UMS) Ship:
1. Fire Precaution
Arrangements should be provided on the UMS ship to detect and give an alarm in case of fire.
Requirements for Unattended Machinery Space (UMS) Ship:
1. Fire Precaution
Arrangements should be provided on the UMS ship to detect and give an alarm in case of fire.
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