Complete study guide for Anti-Fouling Systems Convention in the MEO Class 1 written examination conducted by MMD / DG Shipping, Government of India. This topic has appeared 9+ times in past papers and is covered in Sailr Network's AI-powered 5-phase study system — available for MEO Class 1, Class 2, Class 4, Master FG, Chief Mate, and ETO examinations.
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(a) Briefly discuss Anti fouling convention and state all Documents and records to be maintained on a ship to demonstrate Anti fouling convention compliance. (8) (b) Discuss various alternatives to tin-based antifouling paints, with specific reference to the following types: (8) (i) Controlled Depletion Polymer (CDP) paint; (ii) Self-Polishing Copolymer (SPC) paint; (iii) Hybrid TBT free paint; (iv) Fouling Release paint.
(a) Briefly discuss Anti fouling convention and state all Documents and records to be maintained on a ship to demonstrate Anti fouling convention compliance. (b) Discuss various alternatives to tin-based antifouling paints, with specific reference to the following types: (i) Controlled Depletion Polymer (CDP) paint (ii) Self-Polishing Copolymer (SPC) paint (iii) Hybrid TBT free paint (iv) Fouling Release paint
Anti Fouling Systems (AFS) convention - compliant paints have received special focus with the recent developments of energy-efficiency regulations in shipping. Against this background discuss: (a) Composition of cathodic and anodic protection. (5) (b) Process of application of a AFS Convention-compliant paint scheme on an existing ship and the additional supervisions required to ensure its effectiveness. (6) (c) Documents and records to be maintained on a ship to demonstrate convention compliance. (5)
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