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Knowledge of National legislation, Indian Merchant Shipping Act, knowledge of International Treaties, Treaties, Conventions, Protocols, Rules legislations & regulations including United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982 (UNCLOS)
UNCLOS: June11, Aug12.April12, March 1, Apr13 What are the UNCLOS provisions concerning ship’s flag and nationality? In observation of UNCLOS what the duties are` of flag States and how is it enforced? April 11, Sept 11, Feb12 Give a brief history and necessity towards formation of UNCLOS? What are its important highlights? Under context explain (i) Territorial sea (ii) Contiguous Con tiguous Zone (iii) Exclusive Economic Zone (iv) Continental Self (v) High Seas March11, Jan13 Explain the key features of the UNCLOS on the Law of the sea? When this convention was opened for signature and when did it enter into force? How many articles and annexes does it contain? Enumerate the areas covered under the convention with particular focus on the responsibilities required to be discharged by flag states. Nov11, Dec2012, Oct12, Feb12, Feb13M, Jan13,Apr13. What do you understand by unseaworthy vessel within the meaning of the MSA 1958 as amended? What according to you is the difference between unseaworthy and unsafe ship What is the obligation of the owner to crew with respect seaworthiness? Explain Detainable deficiency w.r.t. PSC inspection and describe the procedure to be followed for the timely release of a vessel detained for serious structural deficiency under PSC. Sept 11 W.r.t. MS act 1958, as amended Explain briefly sections relevant to the prevention and provision for containment of accidental pollution p ollution of sea by oil Explain briefly the power vested with state to give notice and to take measures for preventing or containing the oil pollution. July11 Explain the following abbreviation with amendments made till date. 1. STCW 2.IMDG 3.INMARSAT 4.Tonnage 5.Loading. LOADLINE: Sep12 Vent pipes have a special role to play with respect to safety of ships Please explain in detail the following Where these are fitted? Any special fitment requirement as per statutes? .
June12 Give the history of requirements for load line regulations, leading towards the International convention co nvention on Load Line. What were the dates of adoption and entry into force? What special provisions are included in the said convention, in comparison with the first International Convention on Load line, 1930?
July11, June 12, April12,March 13 (i) Define the'-meaning of the term "conditions of assignment" as applied to ships. (ii) State how conditions of assignment contribute towards the watertight integrity of ships. (iii) Give reasons why conditions of assignment need periodic inspection, giving specific instances where they can be found to be less than fully effective
MARPOL & ENVINOREMENT: March13, Compare the latest EU stipulations for LSFO on merchant ships with the existing MARPOL requirements. Discuss the difficulties for its implementation on existing ships and its commercial impact on ship operations. June11. The protection of marine environment is of utmost importance today. June11. Discuss 1. How would you as CE of a tanker ensure protection of the environment by compliance with various Regulation of MARPOL 73/78 Annex 1 for prevention and control of pollution at sea? 2. State requirement for compliance under Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78
DEC12 With respect to refrigeration gases used on board vessels answer the following. Explain ozone depleting potential of conventional ref gases. Name alternative refrigeration gases available and being used on board Explain the steps you will take to ensure that release of refrigeration gases from the plant is minimized during normal operation and during maintenance activities. Oct12, Feb13M Write shot notes on Tier 2 and 3 emission regulation on main engine. Homogenizer for water emulsion. SCR for Nox emission reduction. April12.Mar12, Jan12, Jan13, March 13,Apr13. How will you prepare your ship for a renewal survey of IAPPC International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate? Explain with specific emphasis on the records and documents to be maintained, Enumerate general requirements for shipboard incinerators, as mentioned in Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78.
Oct12 Write a brief overview of the emerging alternative method of BWM.
Jan11, April11, Aug12 What are the ongoing developments at the IMO with respect to the technical and operational measures to be invoked on board ships for combating green house gas emissions from ships?
Feb11. List the methods and Aids to prevent pollution of the environment by ships, under IMO convention. What are the steps that you can take, prior to a voyage, for successful implementation of these methods and aids, on the vessel you have joined as CE?
2.0
ISO 9001-2008, ISM Code, – Ship board internal audit – Total Quality Management
ISM: June11, Jan12, Feb13M Illustrate the provision kept towards establishing procedures for identification and testing of "critical" equipment under. How the list of critical equipment and systems are made and on what factors are they dependent? Feb13 C What are the common hazards encountered during lifting appliances survey/inspection? Nov11, Dec 12, Aug 12, Apr13. What is the definition of company as per ism code and list out the safety management objectives of the company as per ism code? How the company verifies the satisfactory implementation of the ism code requirement As a Chief Engineer you have joined a vessel which is about to undertake a six month round ... voyage. Underline and describe the key issues that you will inspect, check, prepare, establish and maintain towards proper Planned Maintenance of Engine Room and associated areas under ISM Codes. Nov12 Explain the associated key factors and activities to ensure PMS on board ships and ISM code with the following terms 1. Corrective action process 2. Developing and improving maintenance records 3. Systematic approach of maintenance 4. Maintenance intervals 5. Inspections
Nov12, Sep12, Aug12. You as a Chief Engineer are asked by your company to carry out internal audit of the deck-department under the ISM Code, How would you carry out the audit & which areas would you lay emphasis on during the audit?
Feb12 (A) List the objective of an ISM Internal Audit of a ship? How an internal audit helps in Satisfactory External Audit of a vessel? What are dynamic elements of the ISM Code which envisages continuous improvement of safety management and pollution prevention? (b) What do you understand by "Non-conformance"? What is the difference between a corrective action and preventive action?
March11, April11, Nov11. State the action taken by a survey society towards handling of an ISM certificate in case 1. When a major non conformity is found 2. When non conformities are found 3. When extension of the certificate is requested for 4. When revision of an entry for a certificate is requested for. Under what circumstances SMC and DOC are invalidated. Jan12 Illustrate the provision kept towards establishing procedures for iden tification and testing of "critical" equipment under ISM Code. How the list of critical equipment and systems are made and on what factors are they dependent? March13, Name the present ISO standard for Marine F.O and explain the silent features of it. With reference to F.O analysis report, explain revelent corrective actions which can be initiated against various adverse observations in it.
3.0
Classification societies and their functions. Certificates and documents as per international convention.
Nov12 Emphasize the validity of "the statement that "Classification Societies are Recognized Institutions" In your view if the statement carries some limitation highlight them with reason. List the statutory service undertaken by a classification body on behalf of Administration, Mar12 Apart from statutory surveys, what all other surveys can be undertaken by a classification body for a ship? What are the limitations for limitation for the society in these cases? Enlist them and emphasize how these cases are taken care of. July11 Highlight the role of classification societies in providing set of standards for sound merchant ship construction. Also state the importance of International Association of Classification Societies and how they contribute in improving standards of hull and machineries. Feb11, Dec11, Oct 12, July12 A ship on which you have joined as chief engineer is scheduled to be put in active service after major layup and necessary repairs state the preparation and trial you would conduct prior offering the ship to the surveying authorities for survey and inspection.
Dec11, July 12, June12, Feb12 With respect to survey and certification state the circumstance which may lead to suspension or withdrawal of class and explain the following terms used by the classification societies. 1. Anniversary date. 2. Condition of class. 3. Window period for survey. 4. Memoranda. 5. Addition note. 6. Statutory recommendation Oct11, Nov11 A second hand single hull VLCC built in 1990 is to be taken over; the vessel is to be registered under Indian flag as CE, owner’s representative, what aspects you would like for w.r.t – 1 .SOLAS 74 2. MARPOL 73/78 3.crew accommodation 4.machinery/boilers 5.previous survey rpt.
Oct11 W.r.t registration of ships, explain 1. Basic steps of registration 2. Effects of registration 3. Flag of convenience 4. Sale of mortgaged ship March 11, A ship is required to be registered at a specific port in India. List the documents that will be required for such registration, detailing related flow process thereof, what statutory survey will be required to be carried out before the ship makes her first voyage. 4.0
Ship Stability
DRY-DOCK: Dec11, Oct 2012, july12, Feb13M Your vessel where you are posted as a Chief engineer is about to enter dry dock. State the co-ordination and information exchange necessary with the master of the vessel for successful entry. Also list the necessary preparation you would make along with earmarking division of duties to the engineers of the vessels. Enlist the inspection and co-ordinations you will make with d ry dock authorities for successful coming out of the dry dock. April12 51. Develop a training program for activities of a vessel, where you have joined recently as a Chief Engineer highlighting the specific training needs for engine room personnel in case of (i) use of life saving appliances (ii) fire in accommodation (iii) explosion in engine room, when the ship is in dry dock. Sep12, Mar12 26. Why is dry-docking referred to as a major event in the maintenance of a ship? As a Chief Engineer explain different steps that need consideration while planning a dry-docking project of a ship due for its first special survey.
STABILITY: Jan11, June 12 Differentiate between static and dynamic stability? Can a ship, high on GM, be low on stability? Justify your answer with reasoning. Enlist the governing factors you will inspect, while taking over a new ship in shipyard as Chief Engineer for having optimum stability in both categories. Substantiate your answer with reasons.
Oct11, Nov12 Detail the inspection that you as the new CE on an Oil Tanker/Gas carrier would make on joining the ship with regard to (1) Stability (2) Damage Control (3) Critical Mac hinery
Feb11, Sept11, Sept 12 Detail the inspection that you as the new Chief Engineer of a passenger ship, would make on joining the ship with regard to (i) Documentation (ii) Damage control (iii) Fire fighting (iv) Critical Machinery and equipment installed.
5.0
SOLAS Convention
SOLAS: Dec2012, Feb13 M State the applicable regulation of solas and marpol under which it is mandatory for a flag state to conduct an investigation into any casualty. Write briefly the salient points of casualty investigation code and the recommended practices for a safety investigation into a marine casualty or marine incident what you understand by the term very serious marine casualty. July11, Nov12 What are the various statutory Certificates carried on board oil tanker and their validity? Mention the Conventions, under which they are issued, giving the reference of their Conventions. Explain Harmonization of Statutory Certificates under the SOLAS 74/88 Convention. If a period of a statutory Certificate has just expired and a port is having inadequate survey facility, state the actions you will take, as per the provision stated in the Protocol of 1998 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 Dec11, Oct12 State the applicable regulation of solas and marpol under which it is mandatory for a flag state to conduct an investigation into any casualty Write briefly the salient points of casualty investigation code and the recommended practices for a safety investigation into a marine casualty or marine incident What do you understand by the term very serious marine casualty? Mar12 Now days there is a global trend substituting prescriptive based standards into functional based standards [e.g. part f of solas chapter ii – 2]
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of functional phase approach in comparison with p rescriptive approach Jan12 What are the significant SOLAS amendments coming into force in 2012? With reference to SOLAS 2010 amendment, discuss "International Goal Based Ship Construction standards? Jan13 What are the significant SOLAS amendments coming into force in 2013? With reference to SOLAS 2010 amendment, discuss "International Goal Based Ship Construction standards? June11 Reasons for bulk carrier losses and amendments of SOLAS 74- Chapter XII to reduce losses.
6.0
Officials and procedures relating to entries
Aug12 With reference to record keeping onboard, discuss (i) the necessity of proper filing (ii) efficient control of follow up and verification activities (iii) accident investigation. Describe a situation onboa rd, which will highlight the importance of record keeping of above three cases.
Dec11, Oct12 Differentiate between official logbook, deck and engine room log book high light their salient features and differences also enlist the number of documents which are handed over by relieved C/E during signing off from a vessel 7.0
Monitor and control Compliance with legislative requirements and measures to ensure safety of life at sea and protection of the marine environment
8.0
Ship security system
April 11, Describe the best management practice BMP to be followed to deter piracy of the coast of Somalia which has been prepared by various shipping industry associations. 9.0
World Health Organization & International Labor Organization
Oct11, Feb13C Give a brief background of ILO and salient points of the MLC2006.When will MLC 2006 come into force and what will happen to the existing conventions on maritime labor. What are the features of the MLC2006? Jan12 Discuss the peculiar working environments in which ships operate and how they influence decisions on ships maintenance policies.
Oct11. W.r.t human factor in ship design, comment on, 1. Noise and hearing 2. Human cognitive attributes 3. Human sensory limitations. 4. Effect of ship acceleration.
10.0
Ship surveys and inspections for port state control / flag state control Various MOUs and their salient features.
Mar12. The Paris MOU committee adopted a new inspection regime NIR in 2009 by which a risk profile would be established for each ship based on type age flag company history and psc detainment record. As chief engineer visiting a port under Paris MOU how would you prepare your ship for the visit. PSC: Jan12 With reference to port PSC enumerate on the following (i) Regional co-operation/ agreements (ii) Future of PSC (iii) Is PSC an effective tool for ship safety?
Feb12, Feb13 C, As a Chief Engineer on a UMS/non UMS vessel scheduled to make a voyage from India to the U.S. Coast; list the salient items you will inspect including propulsion machinery to ensure making a satisfactory voyage. Also list the documents the ship will keep handy to successfully undergo port State control inspection on arrival. Feb13M W.r.t PSC enumerate on the following 1)Regional co-operation / agreement 2)Future of port state control 3)is PSC an effective tool for ship safety. Sep11, Sep 12, July 12, Apr12,Mar13. Explain PSC inspection underline its authority for exercising basis of such inspection – Enumerate relevant regulations, articles and annexes of SOLAS 74, load line 66, MARPOL 73/78, STCW 95 and tonnage 69 which form provision for PSC. What is understood by concentrated inspection campaign?
Surveys: Feb11, April11, Dec11, Feb13 M Differentiate between annual, intermediate, renewal, damage and repair survey. What are the purposes of each survey onboard? Also enlist all statutory certificates carried onboard an oil tanker, their issuing authority, and the IMO convention under which they are issued.
Feb13C. What is the purpose of annual surveys? Give a list of items that would be examined by a surveyor during annual survey. Also explain condition of class. What impact condition of class has on a ship’s commercial/technical aspects? April 11, Differentiate between Audit and Survey
Ship Operations & Commercial/ Legal Aspects 11.0
P&I Clubs, - principles of protection & indemnity Insurance – types of P&I covers available – their modes of operation
April11, June12 What is P&I clubs? How P&I clubs collect funds from ships what a re the risks covered under P&I. What is the minimum a ship owner / shipping company has to do for its ship to get coverage under P&I club. Sept11, Dec11, Dec12, Oct12, July12 Explain the influence of a charter on operation of propulsion and other ship board machineries during a voyage. After taking over ship as C/E you have informed that ship is on time charter and has a history of unforeseen auxiliary machinery breakdown at sea, state the different options you have and actions you would take as C/E prior to the commencement of voyage. Oct11, Dec11, Dec12, Nov12, April12, Feb12 What is bill of lading? What precautions are to be observed before signing a B/L under voyage charter and time charter? Differentiate the salient considerations taken during Survey of a ship under 1) Bareboat charter, 2) Voyage charter & 3) Time charter. As the Chief Engineer on board, explain with reasons, which of the three Surveys is most demanding and exhaustive and why? Jan11, What are the basic criteria in cargo carriage under bills of lading and related documents? Explain the procedure towards issue of bill of lading. What are the obligations of the carrier and shipper under bill of lading? What happens in case of a part of cargo getting lost or damaged? June11, Feb12.Jan13 Write short notes on the following: (a) Lloyd's Open Form (b) General Average (c) Particular Average. (d) BILL OF LADDING. (e) Treaty, Convention and Protocol. Feb11, What is a general average act? Name the essential features of a general average act. Jan12 Any capital acquisition activity, like a ship acquisition, may be regarded as a four step process. Identify the four Steps and briefly explain the activities found in each of these steps. Also, there are six methods of ship acquisition. Name them and briefly describe them.
INSURANCE: Nov12 Why does a ship require Marine Insurance cover? Explain Hull Claims and Cargo Claims related with Marine Insurance. State the related documents and information required from the ship in this regard highlighting their validity. July11. Underlining marine insurance cover, explain 1.Hull & machinery cover, 2.P&I insurance 3.Cargo insurance 4. Pollution liability insurance. Sep12, Mar12, Jan12, Feb13M in an unfortunate incident of Main Engine Crank case explosion on your vessel, the main engine was badly damaged and two engine room personnel suffered serious injuries. Explain how you will present the vessel for subsequent inspections by P&I and H&M insurance companies with special emphasis on the records and documents required in each case to ensure that only genuine claims are honored.
Dec11, Mar12, Jan12, Feb13M Differentiate between third party liability and contractual liability. When may the ship seek to limit his liability? List the persons entitled to limit liability and claims entrusted.
Mar12 What are the principles of modern salvage law? What is G.A, explain in context of G.A a) Entitlement b) Artificial adjustment c) Contestation
Mar12 In relation to sea worthiness of a ship discuss the responsibility and authority of the following stake holder. 1. Maritime administration 2. Recognized organization 3. Ship owner 4. Insurance company
Feb12 How many types of warranties are there in Marine Insurance? Give an example of each type with reference to a hull and machinery policy of insurance [Express, Disbursement, Seaworthiness, wa rranty of Legality] March11, April11, Jan13 State the different type of marine insurance policies that could be taken by owners, shippers or other related parties. Explain the liabilities and exclusions related with each case for an insurer. Name the various companies that in India which deals with marine insurance policies.
12.0
Emergency Preparedness
Apr13. State the circumstances in which a diesel ME may slow down itself while remaining in full ahead at sea. In such a case describe the action which should follow. Feb11, March11, Sep12, Jan13 The vessel where you are posted as Chief Engineer is undergoing dry-docking and a serious fire occurs on the deck because of welding work. Illustrate the documented procedures to deal with such emergency and its advantage over non-documented actions? Explain the different ship related contingencies (ex: major pollution by oil) against which document procedures are maintained under emergency preparedness of ISM Codes.
April12 State the requirement and responsibility of the office in enforcing “emergency preparedness” procedures for a ship and its personnel, as required under ISM Codes? Describe the duties of the office in: (i) Formation of the emergency team (ii) During emergency situations (iii) Maintaining contact between ship and office.
June11. Suggest with reasons, why each of the following course of action are appropriate if a ship begins to wallow in heavy seas 1. Frequently sound all hold bilges 2. Frequently sound bilges in chain locker, peak tanks, cofferdams and other void spaces 3. Sound all F.O, FW and Ballast Tanks If satisfied with Q, 1, 2, and 3 trim the ship by stern and correct the list. 4. Reduce speed of ME Feb11, Feb13 C. A ship which was bunkering at a foreign port has met with an accident and a substantial amount of oil spillage in water has resulted. Draw an emergency preparedness plan for the incident and how best it could be encountered under the provision. Describe its salient advantages. Jan13 As a CE on a fully loaded ship you r stranded near an island near UK coast having no survey facility where the fore peak of the vessel is severely damaged. Explain your action with reasons and the procedures to be adopted for making a safe return voyage to India.
Nov 2012. You are the chief engineer of a vessel that has suffered a minor fire in the engine room that burned off the wiring to essential pumps. Temporary repairs were made to get the vessel underway. Write a letter to the company head office describing the incident as to how the fire took place and what corrective and preventive steps have you taken. What arrangements do you suggest to affect a permanent repair at the next port of call?
June11, Sep12 Explain the different machinery related emergency situations that are dealt as documented procedures under "emergency preparedness". Underline the salient actions that are documented in dealing with (i) Main Engine Failure (ii) Steering failure (iii) Boiler automation failure (iv) Scavenge fire (v) electrical failure ( vi ) automation failure. April 11, While approaching dock gates, the ME refused to respond to bridge control, driving ahead instead of breaking astern, until the bow made a contact with dock wall. As the CE, report to head office why the engines failed to respond to bridge control, the temporary measures instituted to avoid further trouble on this voyage and suggesting permanent measures to avoid repetition in the future.
Aug12 The vessel of which you are Chief Engineer suffers grounding. Write a report to be forwarded to the Superintendent of the company about the surveys and inspections subsequently carried out when the vessel was dry-docked in a foreign port.
April 11, Dec11 An accident with a ship relates with a while approaching a port .On an inspection made by a team of surveyors, you are to submit the relevant log book records for formulating an opinion regarding causing of grounding. Taking figures from real life situations present a case study to underline that machineries were functioning satisfactorily. Sept 11 W.r.t emergency preparedness, discuss 1. Search and rescue 2. Evacuation of critically injured personnel 3. Helicopter operation 4. Rescue from enclosed space. 5. Abandon ship. April 11 Prepare a risk assessment for the task of overhauling of ME unit in rough weather keeping in mind the entire mandatory requirement.
Human Resource Management Aspects 13.0
Human relations and modern management principles
14.0 15.0
Leadership and managerial skills Training of trainers. Chief Engineer as trainer for engine room staff
Aug 12,Apr13. Describe a procedure to establish a training program appropriate for the training need of engine room personal on board, where you have joined as chief engineer. Illustrate the measure you will undertake in view of a section of engine room personnel not adept in attaining the standard within a specified time period.
Oct11, Aug12, April12, March 13,Apr13. With respect to engine room man management enlist the key issues you will address with proper justification in the following areas, (a) Training programs (b) Long term personnel development concept (c) Attitude and motivation development (d) Emergency response (e) Coping with stress (f) Inter Departmental Harmony (g)Developing a Safety Culture. Feb11 What are primary strategies for coping up stress effected personnel? How can these elements be implemented in ships personnel, motivating them for better team work ? June 11, Feb12, As Chief Engineer on board stress the issues you will address for lack of motivation, differences in attitude and to increase sense of competitiveness for better management and effective control? Also formulate a flow chart for a work program to be availed within a target date from a group of Engine Room Personnel of above mentioned mixed thought processes. Feb11, Oct11. Socio cultural differences have been an accepted fact in major merchant ships around the globe. Explain how such differences generate inter personnel conflicts and effective safety management, how they can be resolved on board for better team work. July11. Briefly summaries the four self’s in Johari window. What implications does each have for interpersonal conflict onboard?
STCW AND TRAINING: Feb11, Sept11, Oct11, Dec11, July 12 Illustrate the salient features factors for on board training and standards of competence as laid down on STCW 95 chapter III. Under line the specific roles a chief engineer needs to perform towards necessary satisfactory training of engine room personnel. Under these parameters what will be criteria for evaluating competence for on board training by a chief engineer. Oct11, Dec11 What are the salient features of STCW Manila amendment 2010 w.r.t electro technical officer, work & rest hours’ requirement of the CE towards ship board training of the personal? Feb11, th The STCW 95 convention was amended in Manila on 25 June 2010. What major changes and amendments were made for the engine department?
Technical Management Aspects 16.0
Inventory management, including
Jan11, June11
A successful voyage as a CE is the combination of a trouble free run of machinery, optimum use of fuel, minimum interpersonal conflicts and minimum intervention of shore authorities, do you believe this to be true considering the ship as an organization, explain how you as a manager can achieve this.
Feb 13C. Describe the methodology you will practice during taking over/ handing over of your vessel in a foreign port as a CE towards inventory management of LO/FO onboard. In case of dispute arising thereof, describe how it can be solved? During the circumstances how you would ascertain the amount of oil not fit for use?
17.0
Management Information Systems
18.0
Records
Jan11: On a ship where u r employed as CE, the vessel has UMS system for controlling ER and a central scanning and data logging system for monitoring. Explain the special attention you will pay to the specific data’s and formulate a chart for condition monitoring. Highlight the tools in computer application you will use for making graphical representation, salient points and trend analysis.
19.0
Economizing of fuel consumption.
July11, April12,March 13. Your vessel, which had recently been dry docked, is showing a significant increase in fuel oil consumption. Frame a report, in the format of an e-mail message, addressed to the Engineer Superintendent. Discuss the related inspections made, findings established and suggestions for repair, if any. Feb 13 C Illustrate mean piston speed and its significance on consumption of F.O. Explain how means piston speed is related to rpm and ideal combustion. Joining an old ship as CE formulate a methodology by which you can ascertain optimum use of FO against desired mean piston speed. July11, June 12 Discuss the influence the following properties / contents have on fuel characteristics and its economic use: (i) viscosity (ii) density (iii) ignition quality (iv) VI (v) compatibility (vi)Carbon residue (vii) control of combustion period. Aug12, Apr13. Explain in detail the significance of propeller curves to a chief engineer Enumerate the propeller safety margins in relation to the chief engineer.
March11, Jan13 During inspection of propeller in DD a surface crack has been noticed on one of the blades. State the steps taken by u as CE for successfully handling the situation. Also if surface cracks are noticed on the key way of a tail-end shaft, state the steps taken by you for tackling the problem .Explain the effects in case the cracks, as stated are not dealt with at proper time. DEC12 With regards to ordering and receiving fuel bunker on board answer the following The importance of correct bunker specification including the relevant ISO standard. How will you ensure that a representative sample is drawn during bunkering? How will you ensure that in case of bunker disputes especially with regards to quality the sample from the vessel will be acceptable for verification?
Sept11, Dec11, July12 As a chief engineer describe the procedure you employ for bunkering at a port for ascertaining and receiving correct grade and quantity of oil from shore supplies. In case of dispute regarding L.O/F.O received, describe the actions you would take in these circumstances. What are the applicable provisions under MARPOL 73/78 annex VI regulations? Sept11, Dec11, Dec12, July 12 Explain the following external factors in higher consumption of fuel oil and how at best they could be controlled? (i) Ship's hull condition (ii) Weather condition (iii) Maintenance of different equipment’s in a fuel oil system (iv) Damage to propeller blades
20.0
Budgeting
Feb13C. W.r.t key issue in ship repair contracts, illustrate: 1) payment terms2) ambit of the specification and additional work 3) contract period, liquidated damages and force majeure 4) guarantees and insurance 5) termination events. Jan11, June12 With reference to ship repair/ ship building, and engineering economics explain the terms (i) Risk analysis, Brake even analysis, Sensitivity analysis, Multi stage sequential analysis, Multi attribute decision making
Latest Technical Developments 21.0 22.0
Practical electricity and electronics Engine developments
TECHNICAL : Apr 13, Discuss in detail the advantages and disadvantages of Electrical main Propulsion. March 13.
Discuss IEC & NEMA standard for marine electrical equipments. What are the basic qualities required for marine electric cables? How will you confirm that electrical equipment ordered by you are suitable for the intended use onboard? Dec2012 Explain the following modern methods of turbo charging a. Pulse converter system b. Sequential turbo charging c. Stage turbo charging d. Variable geometry turbo charger Jan11, Nov12, June12 What are the principal reasons responsible for compounding of machinery vibration in connection with operation of a long stroke diesel engines and associated machinery arrangements? What are the key factors for excitations generated by the engines? Feb 13 C. Exhaust emission control is a major global issue and under serious consideration by world shipping. In this context, comment on the following, a) Primary Nox reduction vis-à-vis secondary Nox reduction measures. b) Scavenge Air Moisturizing & Exhaust Gas Recirculation for ME.
March11, You are deputed by your company to a shipyard for taking delivery of a new ship fitted with an intelligent engine for main propulsion. Assuming that you have never worked on these engines, What item needs to be personally examined by you and how would you carry out the examination of each item. Sep 12 Compressed air starting system for ocean going ships has specific requirements with particular importance being assigned to requirement for air compressor. Pl enumerate these requirements, with reasons as relevant. Jan11, Sketch and describe LNG as fuel for ship propulsion and the safeties that are to be provided. What are the challenges in ship power and the developments that are currently taking place?
