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Name: Martin, John Reven T. Student No.: 120-0158

General

1. Tell me something about yourself?

- I'm John Reven T. Martin, and I'm currently pursuing my BS in Marine

Engineering at Asian Institute of Maritime Studies. I'm excited about the
opportunity to gain practical experience through this cadetship program. I'm
eager to learn and grow, and I'm looking forward to the challenges and
opportunities this program will offer.

2. Why should we hire you?

- You should hire me because I am a highly motivated and dedicated individual

who is eager to contribute my skills and learn from the team to positively
impact the organization's success.

3. What are your strengths and weaknesses?

- Adaptability: I am adaptable and can quickly adjust to new situations,

environments, and tasks. I am open to feedback and willing to learn and
improve.

- Impatience with Slow Progress: Sometimes, I can become impatient when

progress is slower than anticipated. However, I am aware of this tendency
and have been actively working on developing patience and maintaining a
positive attitude.

4. Why do want to be an officer onboard?

- The maritime industry is constantly evolving, and being an engine officer

provides an excellent opportunity for continuous learning and professional
development. I am eager to stay updated with the latest advancements in
marine engineering and apply them in practice.

5. can you say about your course?

- Marine engineering is a field that fascinates me. I find great joy in

understanding and working with marine machinery, systems, and engines. It
offers exciting challenges and opportunities for continuous learning, allowing
me to combine my passion for engineering with my love for the maritime
industry.

6. How many years do want to be a Chief Engr. or Captain?

- my primary focus at the moment is on gaining experience and developing my

skills as an engine officer onboard.

7. How you long will you work in our company?

- I will stay in this company as long as the company needs my service.

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8. What is a seaman?

- A seaman is a crew member who works onboard a ship, performing various

duties related to the operation and maintenance of the vessel.

9. What is the reason why do you want to be a seaman?

- To be a successful chief engineer.

10. What are the pros and cons of being a seafarer?

- Pros of being a seaman include exciting travel opportunities and competitive

salaries, while cons may include long periods away from family and friends
and potential risks associated with working at sea.

11. What motivates you to become a seafarer?

- The sense of adventure, the opportunity for personal growth, and the chance
to work in a dynamic and challenging environment motivate me to become a
seafarer.

12. How will surpass the challenges and difficulties of being a seafarer?

- I will overcome the challenges and difficulties of being a seafarer by

maintaining a positive mindset, staying adaptable, continuously learning and
improving my skills, and building strong relationships with my fellow crew
members.

13. What is leadership?

- Leadership is the ability to inspire, guide, and influence others towards a

common goal.

14. What is your favorite subject?

- Mathematics

15. Tell me about your favorite subject.

- I enjoy the logical problem-solving and the satisfaction of finding precise

solutions.
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Safety

1. What is safety?

- Safety is the state of being protected from harm, danger, or risk.

2. What is Marpol?

- MARPOL (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from

Ships) is an international treaty that sets regulations to prevent marine
pollution from ships.

3. What are the annexes of Marpol?

- Annex I: Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil, focusing on

preventing oil pollution from ships.

- Annex II: Regulations for the Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid

Substances in Bulk, addressing the control of pollution from chemical
tankers.

- Annex III: Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances

in Packaged Form, targeting pollution prevention from packaged dangerous
goods.

- Annex IV: Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships,
aiming to control and minimize sewage discharges from ships.

- Annex V: Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships,

regulating the disposal of garbage at sea.

- Annex VI: Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships, focusing
on reducing air emissions from ships, including sulfur oxide and nitrogen
oxide emissions.

4. What are the four pillars of IMO?

- STCW - Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (1995)

- SOLAS - International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) is

an international maritime safety treaty.

- MARPOL - Marpol 73/78 is the International Convention for the Prevention

of Pollution from Ships, 1973 as modified by the Protocol of 1978.

- MLC - Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 was established in 2006 as the

fourth pillar of international maritime law and embodies "all up-to-date
standards of existing international maritime labour Conventions and
Recommendations, as well as the fundamental principles to be found in other
international labour Conventions".
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5. HOW many miles can you throw garbage onboard?

- Plastic – Prohibited

- Floating dunnage, lining and packing materials – 25 nm

- Paper, rags, glass – 3nm

- Paper, rags, glass(ground) – 12 nm

- Foodwaste – 12 nm

- Foodwaste(ground) – 3 nm

6. What are the steps to be done when there is fire inside the engine room?

- raise the alarm

- isolate the area

- discharge the fixed firefighting system

- use portable extinguishers if possible

- evacuate the area.

7. What is fire triangle and its composition?

- fuel, heat, and oxygen

8. What are the appropriate fire extinguishers to use in case of fire (the
interviewer Will cite an example or situation)

- A(Wood/Paper) -

- B(Flammable Liquid) -

- C(Electrical)-

- D(Metal)-

- Kitchen

9. How will you encourage your team to follow safety precautionary

measures and best working practices onboard?

- by leading by example, providing training and resources, emphasizing the

importance of safety, and consistently reinforcing safe behaviors.

10. How will you maintain safe working practices onboard?

- I would ensure that safety procedures are clearly communicated and

understood by all crew members, conduct regular safety drills and
inspections, and continuously review and improve safety practices.
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11. What is ECA and SECA?

- ECA stands for Emission Control Area, which refers to designated maritime
zones where stricter regulations are enforced to control emissions from
ships.

- SECA, on the other hand, stands for Sulphur Emission Control Area, which
is a specific type of ECA that focuses on reducing sulphur oxide emissions
from ships by imposing lower sulphur content limits in fuel.

12. What is ORB?

- The Oil Record Book (ORB) is a mandated logbook on board ships that
records all oil-related operations and discharges in compliance with
MARPOL regulations.

13. The minimum amount of oxygen a human need when entering an enclosed
space?

- 19.5% by volume
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Technical

1. What is Marine Engineering?

- Marine Engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with the design,

construction, operation, and maintenance of machinery and systems used in
ships and other maritime vessels.

2. What are the duties and responsibilities of an engine cadet on board?

- The duties and responsibilities of an engine cadet on board include assisting

in the operation, maintenance, and repair of ship's machinery, performing
watchkeeping duties, and participating in training programs to gain practical
experience.

3. Differentiate diesel and gas engine.

- Diesel engines operate on the principle of compression ignition, where fuel

is ignited by the heat generated from high-pressure compression, while gas
engines use spark ignition, where a spark plug ignites a fuel-air mixture to
initiate combustion.

4. What is Four Stroke Diesel Engine?

- 4 cycle, 2 revolution. Intake, compression, power, and exhaust strokes.

5. What Two Stroke Diesel Engine?

- 2 cycles, 1 revolution. Compression and power strokes.

6. What is the difference of Four Stroke from a Two Stroke and vice versa?

- Difference between a four-stroke and a two-stroke engine is the number of

strokes required to complete a combustion cycle.

7. Explain the cycles of four stroke and two stroke

- The four-stroke cycle consists of intake (air-fuel mixture enters the cylinder),
compression (mixture is compressed), power (combustion and expansion of
the mixture), and exhaust (exhaust gases are expelled),

- while the two-stroke cycle combines compression and power strokes in a

single stroke and utilizes ports for intake and exhaust.

8. The advantages and disadvantages of Four Stroke and Two Stroke

- Four-stroke engines have higher fuel efficiency and lower emissions but are
heavier and more complex,

- while two-stroke engines are simpler and lighter but have lower fuel efficiency
and higher emissions.

9. What is Refrigeration?

- Refrigeration is a process of cooling or removing heat from a substance or

space to lower its temperature.
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10. Draw and explain the refrigeration cycle

- The refrigeration cycle is a thermodynamic process that involves four main

components: a compressor, condenser, expansion valve, and evaporator. It
starts with the refrigerant being compressed by the compressor, raising its
temperature and pressure. The high-pressure, high-temperature refrigerant
then flows to the condenser where it releases heat to the surroundings and
condenses into a high-pressure liquid. The liquid refrigerant passes through
the expansion valve, which reduces its pressure, causing it to expand and
become a low-pressure liquid-vapor mixture. This mixture then enters the
evaporator, where it absorbs heat from the surroundings, vaporizes into a
low-pressure vapor, and returns to the compressor to repeat the cycle.

11. What is the difference between a purifier and clarifier?

- A purifier is a centrifugal separator used for the purification of oils,

- while a clarifier is a centrifugal separator primarily used for the removal of

solid impurities from liquids.

12. What are pumps and cite the types of pumps and their use?

- Pumps are mechanical devices used to transport fluids by creating pressure

and flow. Some types of pumps include centrifugal pumps (used for general
fluid transfer), reciprocating pumps (used for high-pressure applications),
and gear pumps (used for viscous fluids and lubrication systems).

13. Parts of the Main Engine.

- cylinder block

- piston

- connecting rod

- crankshaft

- camshaft

- Fuel injection system

- cooling system

- exhaust system.

14. Define the parts of the main engine and their functions.

- Cylinder Block: A robust structure that houses the engine cylinders and
serves as the main support for other components.

- Piston: A movable component that reciprocates within the cylinder,

converting combustion energy into mechanical motion.

- Connecting Rod: Connects the piston to the crankshaft, transmitting the

reciprocating motion to rotational motion.

- Crankshaft: Converts the reciprocating motion of the pistons into rotational

motion, driving the propulsion system.
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- Camshaft: Controls the opening and closing of intake and exhaust valves,
ensuring proper timing of fuel-air mixture and exhaust gas flow.

- Fuel Injection System: Delivers fuel into the cylinders at the correct timing
and pressure for combustion.

- Cooling System: Regulates the temperature of the engine components by

circulating coolant to prevent overheating.

- Exhaust System: Collects and expels the combustion gases produced during
the power stroke.

15. What is series?

- a series is a circuit arrangement where the components are connected one

after another in a single path.

16. What parallel?

- parallel refers to a circuit configuration where components are connected

across multiple paths.

17. The difference between a series and parallel?

- a series circuit, components are connected sequentially along a single path,

while in a parallel circuit, components are connected across multiple paths.

18. Is a Christmas Lights a series connection?

- Yes, Christmas lights are typically connected in a series arrangement, where

the bulbs are connected sequentially along a single path.

19. What the difference between a direct current and alternating current?

- Direct current (DC) is the flow of electric charge in one direction,

- while alternating current (AC) periodically changes direction, reversing its

flow.

20. Cite examples of direct and alternating current?

- Direct: batteries, cellphone, flashlight

- Alternating: Refrigerator, washing machine, oven

21. Examples of machine shop tools and their functions

- Lathe: A machine tool used for rotating a workpiece to perform various

operations like cutting, drilling, and turning.

- Drill press: A machine tool for drilling holes in various materials with
precision.

- Grinding machine: Utilized for grinding and smoothing surfaces of materials

using an abrasive wheel.

- Welding machine: Used for joining materials by melting and fusing them
together.
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- Bending machine: Utilized for bending and shaping metal sheets or tubes to
achieve desired angles or curves.

22. What is welding?

- Welding is a fabrication process that involves joining two or more pieces of

metal together by melting and fusing them, creating a strong and permanent
bond.

23. What is boiler?

- A boiler on board is a vessel's auxiliary machinery that generates steam by

heating water, providing heat and power for various onboard systems and
processes.

24. Types of boiler?

- Fire-Tube Boiler: Water surrounds the tubes carrying hot gases produced
from the combustion of fuel, commonly used for low to medium steam
pressure applications.

- Water-Tube Boiler: Water circulates through tubes while hot gases from
combustion pass over them, suitable for high-pressure and high-capacity
steam generation.

25. What is hand tools?

- Hand tools are devices powered by manual force

26. Example of hand tools.

- Hammer, Pliers, screwdrivers, Chisel, Star screw, hacksaw, wrenches

27. What is power tools?

- Power tools are tools that are powered by electricity, compressed air, or other
power sources, providing increased efficiency and capability for tasks that
require mechanical force or precision.

28. Examples of power tools.

- Grinder, drills, chainsaw, joiners, jointers, lathes, chainsaw, Impact wrench,

Pneumatic wire brush, jet chisels, chain block, nail gun

29. Basic Conversion

- 1 foot (ft) – 12 inches

- 1 Inch=2.54cm

- 1 yard (yd)-3 feet

- 1 Kg=2.2 lbs

- 1 mile- 1.6km

- 1 knot =1 nm/hr
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- 1 nm = 1.852km

30. Parts of Piston.

- piston, piston rod, piston ring.

31. What is a propeller?

- A mechanical device for propelling a vessel consist of revolving shaft

32. What is ballasting?

- pumps sea water into empty storage tanks when the ship is very light.
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Mechanical Properties

Strength: The ability of a material to withstand applied forces without deformation or

failure.

Hardness: The resistance of a material to indentation, scratching, or wear.

Elasticity: The ability of a material to return to its original shape after being deformed
under applied stress.

Ductility: The extent to which a material can be stretched or drawn into a wire or other
forms without breaking.

Toughness: The ability of a material to absorb energy and withstand the initiation and
propagation of cracks or fractures.

Brittleness-permits no permanent deformation before breaking(break instantly)

Malleability-ability to deform under compressive stress