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Oct  2021.

 

Question.

While taking over a new ship in shipyard, as a chief engineer elaborate your inspection/checks and significance of the following.

Governing factors for having optimum stability in both static and dynamic categories.

Intact stability criteria that new ship required to fulfil.

Effect of draft on righting arm.

Cross curves of stability.

Free communication effect [stability changes that occur when off center compartment is in free communication with the sea.] 

 

 

 

Question.

 (a) Develop generic framework of a Shipboard Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) for an existing ship and justify that it is an effective tool for improving commercial viability of ship operations than a mere regulatory measure.

(b) Describe the process for calculating 'required EEDI' and 'attained EEDI' of a new container ship.

(c) Explain how the 'attained EEDI' can be validated and suggest ways to improve the attained EEDI, should the need arise.

 

 

 

Question.

What are human related factors taken into account as potential risk factors in a risk assessment on ships?

Name three such human related risks and possible risk mitigation measures that could be taken for each of them.

 

You are a chief engineer on a 60,000 DWT bulk carrier.

Your ship had a major breakdown of the main engine turbocharger and repairs are not possible on board.

Without the functional turbocharger, your vessel is unable to make more than 4 Knots speed.

In consultation with the Master, you are contemplating diverting to the port of Durban just 40 nm away.

Explain how you would do a risk assessment to evaluate the risk of engine failure during the approach.

 

 

Question.

Elaborate the objectives and the requirements of Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009.

 

 

 

 

Question.

The vessel in which you are the c/e is about to be laid up for 3 months for commercial reason

All equipment and machinery on board require to be preserved during lay up period for recommissioning when required.

Describe the action you will take as c/e to prepare the main propulsion diesel engine for preserving during lay up period. 

 

 

Question.

Regarding Ballast Water Management Convention explain

(a) Ballast Water Exchange Standard

(b)Ballast Water Performance standard

(c) Treatment methods for ballast water

(d)Approval methods for treatment system using active and non-active substances

(e) What are the marine pollution problems related to port development such as ballast water, dredging and spills from ships

 

 

Question.

Explain the following maritime term: (a) Charter Party (b) Freight (c) Bare Boat Charter (d)Bill of Lading (e) Lay Time, Demurrage and Off-Hire.

 

 

 

Question.

(a) Onerous Tax Regimes, Multiplicity of Regulations, Quality Manpower Shortage, High Port Calling Costs, Congestion in Ports and Lack of connectivity with Hinterland etc., are projected as the major impediments for the growth of coastal shipping in India. Discuss.

(b) The `Sagar Mala Programme' is an initiative by the government of India to enhance the performance of the country's logistics sector and is aimed to boost the development of coastal shipping in India. Discuss.

 

 

Question.

As Chief Engineer Officer, explain how you will prepare vessel for dry docking.

Your answer should also include all the required items that you will ensure/procure when vessel is planned for dry docking.

Outline the essential information to be supplied to the dry dock management prior to dry docking a vessel.