JULY 2023

Question.

A grounded ship has been refloated and towed by a professional salvor to a place of safety. As per the Salvage Convention the salvor has a right to award. a) List the various criteria which are considered under Article 13 of the Convention for determining the amount of award.

b) State the duties of the salvor and the shipowner/master as per this Convention

c) Assuming LOF-2000 was agreed between the parties, discuss when the Convention is applicable and when the LOF, if any dispute arises.

Question.

Detail the inspection that you as the new Chief Engineer of a passenger ship, would make on joining the ship with regard to (i) Ship Stability (ii) Damage control (iii) Fire fighting (iv) Critical Machinery and equipment installed.

Question.

Exhaust emission control is a major global issue and under serious consideration by world shipping. In this context, comment on the following: -

a) Tier 2 and 3 emission regulation on main engine

b) Primary NOx reduction vis-a-vis secondary NOx reduction measures.

c) SCR for NOx Emission Reduction.

d) Scavenge Air Moisturizing & Exhaust Gas Recirculation for ME.

Question.

Referring to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, discuss:-

a) Flag State & Port State responsibilities.

b) On-board & On-shore Complaint Procedures.

c) Detainable deficiencies.

d) Grievance Redressal Mechanisms for Indian seafarers.

Question.

Under maritime law in case of a collision, explain

a) apportionment of damages

b) proportionate fault

c) collision liabilities

d) presumptions of fault

Question.

Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) is being widely used in the rule making processes of IMO. Narrate the objectives, characteristics, and processes of the FSA, with specific explanation regarding Hazard Identification, Risk Analysis and Cost benefit Assessment. (16)

Question.

Hull & Propeller maintenance is gaining popularity with the recent high stress on the energy efficiency of ships. Write short notes on the following: -

a) Hull Roughness Management.

b) Condition Based Propeller Maintenance.

c) Propeller Coating & Polishing.

Question.

An Indian flag vessel collided with another vessel off the coast of India, as a result few lives were also lost and vessel damaged. In accordance with the provisions under the Merchant Shipping Act, what steps should be initiated and who should initiate such steps for the safety of the ships and the marine environment. (16)

Question.

a) What do you understand by unseaworthy vessel within the meaning of the MSA 1958 as amended?

b) What according to you is the difference between unseaworthy and unsafe ship

c)What are the obligation of the owner to crew with respect seaworthiness?