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John Sir.

 

March 2025

John sir

Attempt 4

 

Question. Angle of loll.

Question. Watertight  and weathertight door location

Question. You found a foreign ship wreck in your territory, what is your action. Who will remove wreck.  [wreck of a foreign flag vessel in Indian coast , approach as a coast guard to remove wreck, whose responsibility to remove wreck]

Question. blue card who gives to whom.

Question. LOF content

Question. Need for SCOPIC

Question. What is Methane slip, HOW IT occurs, why is it bad

Question. If a vessel is grounded and any one compartment is flooded , what will happen 

Question. Reserve buoyancy

Question. Laytime

Question. CLC, IOPC fund and supplementary fund , India's status on supplementary fund

 

19/3/25

Question. Demurrage.

Question. Coa

Question. Scopic article 14.

Question. Types of call.

Question. Iopc fund in depth. India status in supplementary.

Question. Audit logging. Cryptography. Role based access control

Question. Propeller margin.

Question. CLC convention application.

Question. LO testing method in shore lab.

Question. Risk covered by p&I insurance.

Question. Bwms method         

Question. Hybrid t/c.

Question. stcw 2010 amendment.

Question. Primary and secondary method of nox reduction.

Question. HPS in ME engine. FIVA valve.

Question. Big data.

Question. Types of AFS paint only names.

 

Feb 2025

John sir

Attempt 1

Written result - pass

Ship type-oil Tanker

Question. Hours of work in 7 day Why 72?Can you work daily from morning 6 to evening 6? Why not?Where specified in mlc?

Question. Ig why 5,8 when 11% 02 in flammability diagram Critical dilution point

Question. IG blowers why 125% capacity IG scrubber functions

Question. DB tank pr testing

Question. Steps taken after NC given.

Question. No more favourable treatment

Question. SoC Difference between soc and international certificates

Question. DMLC 1 and 2

Question. Sopep and Smpep difference

Question. Types of warranty

Question. Reserve buoyancy

Question. Isps certificate steps

Question. Purpose of pv valves

 

 

External : John

Internal: Senthil

 

Question. How does a IMO Convention enter into force .

Question. TACIT ACCEPTANCE procedure

Question. IAPP REGULATIONS

Question. BALLAST WATER TREATMENT METHODS

Question. NO MORE FAVOURABLE TREATMENT

Question. PROPELLER MARGIN

Question. TYPES OF VIBRATION IN SHIP

Question. MARITIME LIEN  / TYPE OF maritime LIEN.

Question. ARTICLE 4 IN MLC

Question. GRIM VANE WHEEL

Question. RESERVE BUOYANCY

Question. IN NOx REDUCTION METHOD HOW Sfc Affected

 

 

 

John sir

Question. A class and A 60

Question. Critical dilution point and O2 percentage at that point, if it's 11%, Why O2 reduced to 5%., He said it's something related to pipeline.

Question. Collision bulkhead requirements

Question. Coastal state duties as per unclos and casualty investigation by coastal state.

Question. EUMRV and IMODCS difference

Question. Tacit acceptance

Question. Fire line isolation valve and use

Question. Latest stcw amendments

Question. Oil tanker cargo tank hot work, gas freeing

 

 

External: John sir

Internal: Senthil sir

Question. What are the steps of EEXI? I told about attained, required, with regulation number, and all the necessary calculations of both.

Question. What is SEEMP? Explain the parts. Part 1, 2, 3. Also, part number 3 in detail.

Question. What is AMS?

Question. What is control of document in ISM? He was expecting controlled document and how will you know that the latest issue is the one which we are using?

Question. Explanation of various anti-fouling paints, TBT paints, and which paint is the one which we use without any biocides. How is the TBT  paint action is performed on the vessel in controlling the antifouling?

Question. Ship shore drill. Who all involved.

Question. Docking and undocking plan.

 

 

Surveyor: John

Question. Methane slip- green house gases, regulation, what is green house, Ozone layer where it is, how ozone depletion

Question. What is Megi & mega

Question. What is Rules and regulation, say some MS rule

Question. Propeller safety margin, why given which axis in the curve

Question. P&A manual

Question. LOF

 

 

 

Surveyor: John

Question. Static stability

Question. angle of loll

Question. ⁠IAPP certificate document required? He need regulation 18 too

Question. Bulk carrier new document required? Not amendment

Question. container new amendment

Question. oil spill insurance cover

Question. NLS discharge criteria

Question. hot corrosion how u ll identify while engine running? He need more than exhaust temperature

Question. dry dock docking survey? I started after docking…. He has not accepted.

 

John sir

Question. Types of AFS What is Hybrid paint

Question. Flag state responsibility asper unclos

Question. FTIR

Question. NOX CODE CONTENT NOX TECH FILE CONTENT

Question. Where bunker convention apply to oil tanker( for non persistant oils)

Question. Methods of measuring NOx

Question. TiO2

Question. EUMRV and IMODCS

Question. WHAT ALL THINGS P AND I COVER

Question. REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME RO

Question. Validity of SMC , surveys for SMC

 

Senthil

Question. As a CE how to deal with class quaterly listing

 

 

JAN 2025.

John sir

Attempt 2

Written cleared or not

Attempt no

Question.  Annex 2 Discharge criteria.

Question.  Annex 2 cargo after discharge how much quantity can be retained in pump and piping system total

Question.  IMO DCS - EU MRV Difference

Question.  Critical dilution point

Question.  What is top bracing.

Question.  Types of vibrations.

Question.  Tacit acceptance.

Question.  What is IOPC fund.

Question.  LOF Form contents,

Question.  article 13, 14.

Question.  Static stability criteria.

Question.  Coastal state duties as per UNCLOS.

Question.  What is no more favourable treatment.

 

John sir

Question.  How o2 analyser works in scrubber.

Question.  Latest amendment in oil tanker

Question.  How to select a motor for  a pump

Question.  G8 and G9

Question.  Engine margin

Question.  Rights of seafarer        

 

Question.  Scopic

Question.  Rudder bulb

Question.  Maritime lien

Question.  What u will do once quarterly class listings comes to u, as CE.

 

 

Attempt 4

Ext John Sir

Question.  Procedure for recycling ship ( Only procedure)

Question.  IAPP survey which regulations to check (All annexe 6 regulations of chapter 3)

Question.  Methane Slip

Question.  Noise level how will you know( survey report)

Question.  Reserve buoyancy ( Watertight Volume above water line till deck line)

Question.  Hot and cold corrosion

Question.  Catfines

Question.  Bunker fuel oil quality ( He needs specification and values)

Question.  Fame

Question.  Annexe 1 discharge criteria

Question.  Gas Handling room in gas carriers

 

 

 

Attempt -3

John sir

Ship type -Bulk Carrier

Question.  Bulk Carrier safety ammendments(IMSBC and SOLAS)

Question.  RSO limitation

Question.  GBS

Question.  Main Fire Isolation valve

Question.  EEXI,SEEMP parts,CII calculation

Question.  Dangerous Goods carrying criteria, documents required

Question.  Inclining experiment, weight selection criteria

Question.  Load testing on Lifeboat.Static and Dynamic tests

Question.  Control Document

Question.  ESP in detail

Question.  ISM Part B, where PSC comes in Part B

Question.  IMSAS objective

Internal -Senthil sir

Question.  Reason of failures(structural) of bulk carriers compared to oil tankers

Question.  Which part of MS Act deals with collision

Question.  How a Convention gets ratified,Tacit acceptance

Question.  Control Document in detail

 

John

Attempt 3

Introduce yourself , type of ship ,company

Question.  Gas tankers fire fighting medium , material of tank , insulating material

Question.  Container ship amendments

Question.  IG latest amendments - what is the reason for having 2 or more branches downstream of non return valve .

Question.  Nox tech file contents

Question.  Seemp 1,2,3 - how to calculate CII ,if your ship has E rating what will you do ? D rating ? About reduction factors

Question.  G8 and G9 guidelines - procedure for approval , AMS

Question.  IAPP certification and survey requirements - regulations

Question.  Propeller developments

Attempt :5

External: John

Question. Alternate Management System

Question. TBT paint affects

Question. AFS - biocide free paints - 4 types

Question. IMSAS objectives

Question. Document Control

Question. Bigdata

Question. Digitalization of document

Question. Contract of assignment

Question. Latest amendment on medical certificate - specifically on validity

Question. Emergency joining with expired medical certificate - conditions

Question. ISM part B

Question. Hull Surface Texturing

Question. Stability booklet contents

Question. GMDSS equipments

 

 

John

Atmpt :2

 

Question. PR, UR, UI. Why needed? Who issues?

Question. Nox Code tittles

Question. ⁠Blue Card & Purpose.

Question. ⁠Life boat Dynamic Testing

Question. ⁠EEXI, CII, explain

Question. define code and regulation

Question. what is soc. Purpose

Question. ⁠EGCS  why positive water level is maintained?

Question. ⁠Inert gas ammendments, why inerting needed. Explain inert gas system.

Question. ⁠Root cause, Proximity Cause.

Question. Active failure and Latent failure with examples

 

2024

Dec

 

 

External.John

Internal. Paul

Attempt/2

Question. SOLAS ll-2 objective

Question. fire line isolation valve / From where you will enter? ( emergency escape)

Question. How will you make sure sox compliance while changing over?

Question. MARPOL annex 6 regulations(he wanted to hear BDN) then new requirements for bdn

Question. oil tanker pump room safety requirements?

Question. MARPOL annex 2 discharge criteria (he wants to hear speed distance from land depth of water..)  no tank washing requirements

Question. Seemp 1.2.3 basic explanation

Question. ⁠HNS cargo

Question. casualty investigation

 

Ext:John

Int: paul

Question. Noise code,   Measurement procedures        

Question.”No more favorable treatment” - in detail

Question. Flag state responsibilities,

Question. As CE demonstrate to PSC how IOPP requirements implemented onboard

Question. As CE demonstrate to psc, ISM is implemented onboard

Question. Fire control plan and what it contains

Question. CO2 bottle filling and how much to fill

Question. Fuel change over , regulations

Question. what is SOC . Explain difference btw soc and certificate

 

External : John

Question. Critical dilution point

Question. LPG fuel supply system.   /  ⁠LPG fuel system safeties

Question. ⁠Lifeboat Davit testing

Question. ⁠ISM certification requirements

Question. ⁠MARPOL annex 2 and 5 documents and certificates

Question. ⁠STCW chapter VII

Question. ⁠SOLAS Chapter VII.

 

 

 

Ext: John

Int: Paul

Written result/Last attempt

Attempt no?

Question. Difference b/w A & A-60.

 

Question. ⁠IG latest amendments/Why O2 content reduced from 8% to 5% 

Question. Flammability Diagram/ Critical Dilution point/Min-Max % of O2 & HC. What will be the % of O2 at Critical dilution Point. Pv valve, pv breaker.

Question. What is GT/NT & how to calculate/What is Deadweight.  Reserve Buoyancy

Question. Container ship latest amendments           

Question. Young seafarer                          

Question. Blue card / Applicability  

Question. Causality Investigation/Flag state & Coastal State actions in case of casualty     

Question. Explain EEXI? Types of EEXI. what is reduction factor in required EEXI equation.

Question. what is there for new ships.

Question. What else in annex vi about energy efficiency?

Question. How to achieve eexi?

Question. How will you demonstrate your ship is in compliance with ISM?

Question. What is directional stability how you will check your vsl has directional stability?

Question. ⁠What is affected by TBT.. What happens to these organisms when affected by TBT?

Question. Oil tanker ship. DD entry preparation

Coordination with Dry Dock Management

Question. Some oil/sludge is still remaining in the tank so how is it safe for entry?

Question. ⁠Ship shore drill

Question. how do you implement document control.

Question. GBS objectives

Question. Boiler uptake fire

Question. Economizer tube leaking action as a CE

Question. Stability booklet contents. During Inclining experiment condition of AFT peak tank, Hyper mist tank , ME C.W tank

Question. What are the duties can not be assigned to RSO

Question. Who appoints PFSO

Question. Life boat embarkation ladder light details

Question. Which is the new chapter to marpol annex 6, explain. Seemp 1,2,3. Eedi applicability, eexi applicability

Question. Hybrid anti fouling paint. What is it? Base of foul release paint.

Question. Documents  to carry while carrying dangerous cargo

Question. new iso fuel standard explain

 

Senthil sir

Question. Types of derating, Which type of derating is better ?

Question. Joined onboard vessel as ce. How will you check people onboard following sms

Internal :John

External :Senthil

 

Question. Maritime lien

Question. 4stages in IMo convention

Question. ⁠Damage stability criteria

Question. ⁠rudder developments / Asymmetrical rudder

Question. III code

Question. unseaworthy ship

Question. coastal state rights

Question. Limitations of RO ,what basis RO    appointed by flag.

Ext: John

Question. Fal convention

Question. Keppel propeller

Question. Orb entry of sludge frequency. What if voyage is less than a week?

Question. IOT advantages and disadvantages

Question. Hong Kong convention

Question. Lloyd's open form

Question. Article 13 & 14

Question. Alternate Management         

Question. Objectives of IMSAS

Question. Miller cycle               

Question. MLC article 5 contents

Question. ISPS certification in 4 steps

Question. Hull surface texturing

Question. Annex VI statutory certificates

 

External:John Sir

Internal:Paul Sir

Introduce yourself

Attempts and written result.

 

Question. Types of BWTS system, wanted to hear about system using active substances and without active substances. G7 and G8 guidelines.

Question. What is  digitalisation of documents. Audit logging, credentials and procedures followed.

Question. Rest hours criteria and mentioned where. Does it lead to fatigue if a person work for more than 10hrs as per 77 hrs a week. Definition of fatigue.

Question. Grim vane wheel.

Question. Angle of Loll and criteria for GM becoming negative.

Question. LPG cargo handling room criteria.

Paul Sir

Question. What all documents to check before taking over as CE if handing over time is too short, say 2 hrs.

Question. IACS - UR UI PR

Question. CII how to calculate for your vessel

Question. Difference between MLC and STCW requirements in rest hour

Question. ESP

Question. Tacit acceptance / Question. Resolutions ?

Question. SEEMP 3 Why?

Question. Prepare tank for entry

Question. fire pump requirements

Question. loadline why required, where watertight & weather doors given.

Question. reserve buoyancy.

 

 

 

2024

NOV

External -john sir

Internal- Paul sir

Written result ,attempt number

Question. Ro , requirements of ro , oversight program , what is competence of Ro.

Question. IACS , function ,UI UR PR explain

Question. ism part b elements ,what is documents in part A , what is controlled document , how to know it is latest?

Question. GT NT DWT

Question. Reserve buoyancy

Question. What to do with NLS cargo remains , discharge requiremts for various types.

Question. Water tight door, where in vessel

Question. Latest cylinder lubrication method , advantages , how feed rate set , how to know ur lubrication is proper

Question. Boiler uptake fire ,how temp reached for combustion

Question. Boiler tuber inside cleaning? Which chemical?

Internal - how was ur viva? No other questions

 

Ext – John, Paul

Question. Boiler uptake fire

why, how 700 deg reached in the economizer tube. (Not accepting because of the dry soot deposits on the tubes)

Question. SMPEP - what are all the contents

Which regulation. (Expecting contact list and pollution prevention equipment list)

Question. How light propeller curve looks like

→ Margins in Light running curve

Question. IG – amendment (expecting around 7 points, I told 8% to 5%, IG shore line after deck seal and forward deck name changed )

Question. Water tight doors regulation and weather tight doors regulation and cross question

Question. FUND CONVENTION applicability where it is applicable (I said its supplement to CLC, if limit exceed CLC, in EEZ and told about the figures ), Bunker convention with cross.

Question. STCW 5, 6, 7 & 8 contents with cross question.

Question. Cargo tank, cleaning and man entry for hot work & repair procedures (how the dilution is achieved)

Question. What are all NLS – cargo give some examples.

Different b/w chemical tanker and NLS ships,

Question. Types of vibration

Question. Emergency procedures - Procedures for communication with company (needs more point, how 24x7 communication is maintained with company)

 

Internal

Question. PR, what is the procedure and steps in PR

Question. SOLAS latest amendments 

 

Ext - John Int- Paul

Question. Tacit acceptance

Question. Lng cargo handling room requirements

Question. PSC drill onboard

Question. Active and latent defect.

Question. Odmcs and ocm difference.

Question. Slop tank arrangement.

Question. Ig system latest ammendments ( require more than branching, shore connection, press and  O2 monitoring)

Question. Bulk carrier latest ammendments.

Question. No more favourable treatment ( soc )

Question. oil mix from C/H discharge criteria.

Question. Steering gear construction ( he wants to know about the arrangement of rudder stock and rudder carrier bearing)

 

Ext- john

Question. Inclining experiment conditions

Question. what is lettered rules and numbered rules

Question. How do you know working on ur ship won't damage ur ears

Question. what are the ships exempted from ballast convention ( not expecting Naval ships )

Question. salvage convention , 13,14 , LOF

Question. chemical tanker cargo tank cleaning procedure

Question. who designates PFSO , 4 steps to get issc certificate

Question. NOx technical file contents

Question. what is ship shore exercise

Question. What is critical dilution point , does it support combustion at critical dilution point.

Question. what is HSSC, What is it you r harmonizing

Question. Cleaning procedure for chemical tanker cargo tanks

 

 

External-John

Question. under which regulation is IAPP cert

Question. NOx control measures

Question. Recycling of ships

Question. Surface texturing

Question. ISM certification, Additional Audit

Question. SEEMP Part 1,2,3

Question. IMODCS Reporting

Question. Calculation for CII

Question. Methane slip

Question. Rudder stock support,Rudder carrier bearing.

Question. IMSAS objectives

Question. Unclos duties of flag state,port state

 

Internal- Paul

Question. Loadicator,why and what details available.

Question. Stability booklet and contents

Question. Form E

 

 

 

Internal: Paul

External: John

 

Question. Nox Code content

Question. SEEMP 1, SEEMP 2, SEEMP 3 difference content

Question. EEDI, EEXI, CII . Operational measurs

Question. Hydrojel

Question. Grim vane Wheel

Question. Emergency preparedness according to ISM for Communication

Question. Causa proxima and root cause

Question. Latent failure and active failure

Question. IOT how it is used in maratime industry

Question. lean Different types of lean

Question. As per ISM Different types of Audits

 

OCT

Ext- John sir,

Int: Paul sir

Type of vessel- Container

1) Will u be able to serve on other type of vessels.

Question. requirements for Class to become and RO.

Question. Methane Slip. How ? GWP- How much

Question. ME-GI GA

Question. Contents of SMS

Question. Stability Booklet- He wanted to listen inclining ecperiment details.

Question. oversight of RO?

Question. NOX technical file contents? Nox technical code, Precdures olfor verification

Question. IoT, How contributing to shipping industry.

 

Paul:

How was your oral,

Question. Importance of Lube oil in engine, what to maintain,  How to oversight as CE.?

 

Attempt:2

John sir

Result: Repeat

Question. IG latest amendments?

Question. Cargo Tank gas freeing procedure?

Question. Flammability diagram? critical point?

Question. which all r not covered by CLC insurance? (He expected GA, salvage, injury or death etc)

CLC Compensation limit, exemption?

Question. Hydraulic jack working principle?

Question. ISM element 11?

Question. ISPS certification procedures?

Question. How u will prove to surveyor ,Fuel oil change over u did before entered into ECA? (He expected follow fuel oil change over procedure Guidelines)

Electronic record book?

Question. Angle of loll? (He wants to hear only righting lever becomes zero)

Question. NLS discharge criteria?

Question. P&I calls?

Question. MLC if u work continuously 10hrs, fatigue will happen? What MLC talk about to mitigate fatigue?(Don't talk about hours of rest, its backfired)

Question. Cylinder Lube oil additives?

 

Paul sir

Question. Lube oil contaminants? How contaminants enter into system?

Question. lost motion clutch?

 

 

External:- John

Question. Afs convention. Biocide free paints and base of all paints.

Question. Certification by imdg code [ he want hear cargo manifest ]

Question. Co2 filling ratio

Question. Co2 door regulation.

Question. What is soc and doc.

Question. Maritime lien concept, In res and personam.

Question. Static stability criteria, dynamic stability criteria.

Question. Certification as per IMDG code.

Question. Is it any regulation regarding motor hoisting for lifeboat davit.

 

 

John Attempt 3

Question. IOT- how it help shipping

Question. Carbon foot print- how it help state and ship- he need new MBMs

Question. III code- objective, FR process

Question. Mlc title 5- full, ROs role in MLC

Question. Sea trial- how to check stbility

Question. Rudder bulb, grim vane wheel, esds

Question. HSSC survey

Question. Periodic and renewal survey

Question. RO code- RO requirements.

Question. Content of a certificate- he need endorsement details

Question. Clc insurance - what all not covered.

 

John

Question. Imsbc code

Tml, lab testing, FMP,

Dynamic separation,

What all details of cargo there in code

Question. Satuatory surveys

Question. ISPP certificate + survey

 

 

JOHN SIR

1.         Introduce yourself .

I am from tanker.

Question. Why Bulk carrier have many accident ?

Question. What safety followed in bulk carrier while loading .

Moister content, TML , just mentioned can test.

Told about blu code and imsbc code .

Question. Life cycle assessment

Question. Contract of affreightment (No cross question )

Question. Big data. With respect to ship to explain?

What data are collected in bid data from ship.

How big data will be useful in shipping?

Question. Deck isolation valve ? after isolation how will you fight the fire in engine room.

Question. Market based measures ?

Question. Ship owner is Singapore , nationality of crew is Indians , charter European , and casualty happened in Australia. How can take action against crew ?

He told me there is a procedure for this .

He was not accepting my answers.

Question. Slop tank construction difference ?

He accepted cargo tank heating. But some thing else also he is expecting .

Question. Odme discharge criteria ? how it is checking ? I told about the working principle but he just want to hear : checking for discharging from slop tank.

 

 

 

John Sir

Question. Air bottle pr. Testing requirements

Question. Stcw 5,6 and 7 chapters name

Question. Difference between IMO DCS and EU MRV

Question. Propeller curve

Question. Audit log, cryptography  and RBAC

Question. 2010 Manila ammendments

Question. Contract of Affraightment

Question. D2 standards (BwMS)

Question. Surface texture

 

 

 

September

Ext - John

Question. Methane slip

Question. Sua convention detail

Question. Casuality investigation code, reporting in India

Question. Salvage convention details

Question. Article 13,14 difference

Question. Lof 2000

Question. MLC title 5 detail

Question. Stcw chapter 7

Question. Audit log

Question. Cryptography

Question. Unclos flagstate duties , how flag state ensure qualifications of master and officer.

 

Internal Rao

Question. Rt flex engine details

Question. Latest fuel standard

 

Ext.John sir

Int.paul sir

 

Question. Convention,contents of convention,Regulation & code

Question. Intact stability criteria, static dynamic stability, how to find mass for inclining experiment

Question. Duties of coastal state under unclos

Question. Mlc title 5 full explanation

Question. Flammability diagram explain, critical dilution point

Question. Contract of affraignment, bill of lading

Question. Marpol anex 1 discharge criteria

Question. Management review on board

Question. Propeller curve ,margins

Question. Isps certification process explain in4 steps ? how will you ensure isps is implemented on board?

Question. Imsas audit explain

Question. Stcw chapter 5&6

Question. EEXI &CII how to achieve

Question. Fire line isolation valve requirements

Paul:

Question. Requirements of cyber security, how will you ensure your ship is protected from cyber attack

Question. indian coastal oil pollution. Whom to report and procedure.

Question. load line marking significance. COA. (P1And P2)

Question. condition of class  and how to deal as chief engineer

Question. FAME

Question. Big data details

Question. role based access

Question. Nox file contents

Question. salient features of CIC

Question. LCA

Question. IMO ghg strategy

Question. LNG as a fuel explain

Question. MEGA MEGI difference, MEGA how it works

Question. What all energy efficiency devices

Question. AFS convention

Question. Latest paints which don't use biocide

Question. Hull surface texture

Question. Why SUA came when you already have Casualty investigation, Solas

Question. Running down clause

Question. Emergency preparedness as per ISM

Question. Salvage convention

Question. Life boat and davit what all test

Question. Bulk carrier safeties. Why additional safety measures for bulk carriers

Question. Key features of sua convention

Question. EU mrv and imo dcs difference

Question. How to check stability of your vessels

Question. Hybrid turbocharger

Question. Fund convention.

Question. Is india party to supplementary fund convention

Question. D2  standards

Question. Noise measurement conditions.

Rao sir

Question. Difference between EICU and ECU

Question. Difference between BCH code and IBC code

uestion. GMDSS

Question. Load line marking

Question. Interim SMC requirements Min requirements for getting Interim SMC

Question.  How to increase intact stability ( 8points)

Question.  Afs certification requirements

Question.  Requirements for intermediate survey

Question.  As ce how will you close NC

Question.  Mlc party A and B

Question.  No more favourable treatment

Question.  Violation in high seas - how to deal, under which convention

Question.  Action upon pollution in high seas

Question.  SMPEP

Question.  Angle LoL

Question.  Top Bracing function

Question.  Primary and secondary control of Nox emission

Question.  amendment in ig system

Question.  Right of coastal state in EEZ

Question.  R.O's requirement

Question. Different types of coal

Question. Bulk carrier latest safety amendments.

Question. Imsas

Question. G8 and g9 difference.

Question. Tio2

Question. Static stability criteria

Question. Issc procedure.

Question. Nox tech file

Paul sir :

Question. incoterms

john

Question. Root cause, proximate cause

Question. Latent defects active defects

Question. Laytime

Question. Even though sulphur percentage is reduced from 3.5 – why owners are concerned about cold corrossion

Question. Miller cycle draw and explain

Question. WhereTitanium oxide used 

Question. Requirements of RO

Question. Explain all afs paints with its base

Question. Describe contents of p and a manual

 

 

 

Paul:

Question. colregs?

 

 

Aug

Attempt 1

Ext : John

Int : Paul

John Sir

Ext:John                                            

Question.  G7,G8,G9/.D2 standard

Question.  Alpha Lubricator / Advantages of Alpha Lubricator

Question.  Why ship have different Loadline

Question.  ISPS audit

Question.  Controlled document/Part B of ISM

Question.  Checks of seachest in drydock

Question.  Tacit Acceptance

Question.  Inclining experiment

Introduce yourself

Why so late in giving class 1

Written result

Question.  Market based measures

Question.  IG amendment and it's applicability

Question.  Marpol Annex 2 discharge criteria

Question.  Drydocking-Seachest checks/How to ensure integrity of sea chest valves

Question.  Flagstate, RO and class surveyor difference.

Question.  Class certificate speciality

Question.  Class Quarterly listing

Question.  Cargo hold preparation for hot work

Question. flammability diagram  Critical dilution point

Question.  ISM certificates and audits

Question.  ISPS certification procedure

 

Rajappan Sir

 

Question.  Solas Chapter XI-1 contents

Question.  ESP details

Question.  CSR details/What happens to CSR when ship is getting recycled

Paul Sir:

Question.  Functional requirement of fire fighting

Question.  Tort and types of tort

Question.  Flag state duties

Ext.John

& Rajappan

1 attempt

John

Question.  Big data

Question.  Propeller margin

Question.  Fuel oil contaminants /  Catfines.. remedies

Question.  Cold corrosion

Question.  Alpha lubricator

Question.  Types of Vibration      

Question.  Load lines

 

Rajappan

Question.  CLC 92/Applicability /SDR

 

 

John sir & Raja Sir

Attempt 1:

Introduce yourself

Written result

Types of ships sailed: Oil & Product Tankers

Question.  AFS explain

Question.  After oil discharge, prepare tanks for welding in Drydock.

Question.  Relation between IG blower and scrubber

Question.  Tank cleaning procedures

Question.  Butterworthing

Question.  GBS

 

 

Raja Sir

Question.  Framo system/ Portable framo pump working

Question.  Gas meters calibration procedure

 

Attempt:1

Type of vessel: product

Self introduction

Question.  inventory control as CE

Question.  AECS/ TEAP

Question.  VICT

Question.  IOPP SURVEY ,SUPPLEMENT contents

Question.  shipping master duties

Question.  Rps,common in RPS AND MLC

Question.  Certificate as per mlc, why DMLC needed

Question.  carbon emission factor / how to calculate for ur ship, molecular weight calculation .

Question.  Statutory certificate onboard

Question.  wreck convention, in case shipowner failed to remove wreck, then further action by a state

Question.  SEEMP versions and it's applicability

Question.  certificate issued in BWMS

Question.  what is meant by spoofing

Paul:

Question.  Why classification society needed, where it is written,which convention

Question.  NC,full process as CE with one example

Question.  ⁠new developments in engine

Question.  ⁠energy efficiency optimisation methods

Question.  Volatile organic compounds

Question.  Regulations of Annex 6

Question.  critical dilution point

Question.  propeller curve

Question.  LOF

Question.  SUA convention

Question.  Chapter 7 stcw

Question.  ⁠Tacit acceptance

 

 

Attempt -2

Questions from last viva

Question.  Megi & Mega difference

Question.  Esp

Question.  Particular & GA

Question.  Dynamic stability

Question.  Docking & undocking survey

Question.  Capital, operational & voyage costs

Question.  Propeller curve

 

Paul sir

Question.  Fund convention

Question.  Bulk carrier latest amendment.

Question.  Jupiter incident.

Question.  Bulk carrier safeties.

Question.  IG safeties and all equipment. [scrubber construction ]      

Question.  Type of vibration.

Question.  Salvage article 14.

Question.  bwm g 8 and example.

Question.  Hong Kong convention in detail.

Question.  Primary method for nox emission.  

Question.  Rso limitation.

Question.  Epirb.

Question.  Mob.

Question.  Grim vane wheel.

Question.  Iapp compliance doc.

Question.  Maritime lien.                       

 

Internal.

Question.  Annual survey.

Question.  Hssc.

Question.  Csm.

Question.  How will u prepare the Cargo tanks of a crude oil tanker for drydocking

Question.  NLS Cargo tank washing criteria

Question.  Slop tank construction details

Question.  Loadline markings and their significance

Question.  Contract of Affreightment

Question.  Bunker Convention liabilities

Question.  Hull resistance reduction new technologies

Question.  ISM additional audits

Question.  IG requirement.

Question.  Iopc. Clc 92.

Question.  tacit acceptance.

Question.  Running down clause.

Question.  G8, g9 guidelines .

Question.  Seafarers right in mlc.

Question.  Catfines. How do you remove. How much accepted values.

Question.  hot corrosion. Effect of hot corrosion, Cold corrosion

Question.  G8, G9 BW guidelines

Question.  Miller cycle.          

Question.  Ro under Indian flag.

Question.  Noise code-ship condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

July

Ext John sir

Int : paul sir

Question. Iacs function
Question. Tacit acceptance
Question. Miller cycle
Question. Intact stability criteria
Question. Bottom ship inspection
Question. Mlc medical requirements
Question. Tanker cargo oil residue discharge criteria
Question. Control document
Question. Ism element
Question. Isps audit, ssa, ssp
Question. 0.5 sulphur
 
Question. Innocent passage
Question. Class notation
 
Question. ISM part B contents
Question. Seemp Part 3 contents
Question. Nox measurement methods,
Question. Certificates under Annex VI
Question. ODMS discharge criteria
Question. NLS discharge criteria
Question. IMO GHG strategy
 
Question. Internal construction of scrubber / Why scrubber tower is having water / What is the capacity of IG Blower and purpose
Question. Flammability diagram critical point
Question. Tank cleaning procedure complete
Question. AFS
Question. RO requirements
Question. Iopc fund
Question. Applicability of NOX
Question. Angle of loll
Question. MLC title 5 and its contents
Question. Inclined experiment
Question. Hull texture
 
Question. Audit log
Question. Cryptography
Question. Role Based Access Control
Question. P.I clubs , what all they cover
Question. Propeller curves safety margin
Question. VOC Emissions.
Question. Concept of hydrogen based fuel.
Question. SEEMP 1, 2, 3
Question. HPS System
Question. Methane number
Question. EU-MRV & imo dsc diff
Question. Clo feed control.
Question. Major changes to stcw 2010.
Question. elemental spectrometric analysis
Question. Particular average.
Question. Esp.
Question. required qualification of surveyor of ro.
Question. Under unclos duties of flag stat 
Question. coastal states duties as per UNCLOS
 
Question. NLS cargo wash discharge criteria
Question. Content of nox tech file
Question. casualty investigation code / coming under which convention
Question. code /regulation difference
Question. Contents of a convention
Question. Noise code/ measuring conditions
  X: depth requirements while measurements
Question. duel fuel engine: MEGA/ MEGI
Question. Methane slip

Question. GWP of methane

June

Ext. John

Int. Paul

Question. lifebuoy types, what is criteria regarding lifebuoy? How mob marker is attached to lifebuoy ? How to release if u want to release manually?

Question. how lube oil testing carried out in the lab? He is not asking abt ship testing?

Question. cat fines? How to reduce? What is engine manufacture requirement? He wants precise value

Question. hot corrosion? How to identity hot corrosion is happening in your engine while running?

Question. life boat and rescue boat lowering arrangement? As per solas requirements?

Question. Dock survey?

Question. Afs primer coating requirements?

Question. Controlled documents?

Question. iopc? Fund convention contributions?

Question. mlc new medical requirements?

Question. Tacit acceptance

Question. Convention protocol difference

Question. Bunker convention

Question. LLMC

Question. Iopc

Question. Maritime lein

Question. LOF

Question. Salvage convention article 13, 14

Question. Types of vibration

Question. Life boat maintenance as CE (expects answer from solas not LSA code)

Question. how is passenger ships construction different from other ships

Question. Propeller curve

Question. BOL

Question. GA PA.

Question. BIG DATA

Question. Nox Technical file contents           

Question. Load line

Question. Imo DCS and EUMRV difference

Question. GT NT

Question. Watertight doors

Question. Duties as a CE.

Question. me engine & mc engine difference, fiva valve

Question. miller cycle. Draw pv diagram

Question. stern tube arrangement and how stern tube bearing secured

Question. how gas freeing is carried out after inerting

Question. different calls, explain supplementary call

Question. inert gas amendment

Question. mlc medical certificate amendment

Question. angle of loll.. How you get negative meta centric height

Question. why water level maintained in scrubber

Question. embarkation ladder lighting regulations

Question. cold corrosion.. Reasons.. How to reduce

Question. stcw chapter 5, 6, 7

Question. Cyber security management. Objective of cyber security management. elements

Question. How member states implement imo instruments

Question. Mlc title 5

Question. Ship side weld seam testing, procedure for ultrasonic testing.

Question. E record book , what are the differences between e record book and physical records book.

Question. Bol, E-BOL?

Question. Annex 1 cargo residue discharge criteria

Question. Construction of slope tank

Question. DB tank Pressure testing

Question. Collision bulkhead requirements

Question. Scopic

Question. Control document –Ism

Question. Angle of loll 

Question. IAPP certificate

Question. Prevention/reduction of Liner wear when using VLSFO

 

 

APRIL

External: john

Question. container ship new regulations related to safety

Question. Discharge criteria of cargo wash water

Question. Discharge criteria of NLS

Question. Miller cycle

Question. Afs paints

Question. Other than sulphur what is reason for cold corrosion

Question. Contract of affreightment

Question. p and a manual

Question. What is" No favorable treatment "

Ex: John

In : Paul

Result : Pass

Question. Hydrogel Technology

Question. Oil tanker discharge criteria

Question. LNG as fuel.... detail

Question. Root cause ,  proximate cause.. with example.

Question. EEXI ,CII.

Question. Propeller curve , Margin .

Question. Material of Hull.

Question. Surface texturing.

Question. ISM interim certificate  and audit.

Question. Solas chapter 12

Question. Marpol Annex 6 latest regulations

Question. Fundamentals of GBS

Question. ESP

Question. IMO DCS

Question. IMSAS

Question. Ballast water management D2 standards.             

Question. Safety regulations and conventions of container vessels.

Question. Scrubber function and operation characteristics.

Question. Statement of Compliance

Question. Freeboard

Question. Reserve buoyancy

Question. Water tight opening requirement

Question. Load line ( loading from Mumbai going to Great lakes how much can be loaded)

Question. Angle of loll

Question. Recycling ships

Question. Isps audit what all items will be checked, procedure

Question. NOx exemption criteria

Question. MLC title 5

Question. iapp certificate what all regulations applied

Question. Bigdata concept

Question. What is Digitalisation, where we use

Question. Block chain technology

Question. FAL forms

Question. MLC work rest hrs

Question. STCW Ch 5, 6, 7

Question. Grim vane wheel

Question. Butterworthing

Question. Hot work prep for tks

question. Flammability diagram        

Question. RSO

Question. SOPEP/SMPEP

Question. Maritime lein

 Question. Types of warranty

Question. Article 13, 14, LOF

Question. SCOPIC

Question. Nox reduction methods - what's the effect on sfoc

Question. Noise code and who does measurement / CE can do measurement/Noise levels at er accommodation, bridge

Question. Gas methods in bwms

Question. Stcw 2010 amendments

Question. Additional audit

Question. Running down clause       

Question. IG latest amendment

Question. Container latest amendments

Question. SMS principle? on what basis

Question. ISM Part A & B

Question. LNG Fuel

Question. MEGI/MEGA difference

Question. Duties as CE

Question. Slop tank arrangement

Question. ODMCS discharge criteria (oil tanker) and working

Question. ISPS implementation, and certification for new ship procedure

Question. Alternate management system

Question. Methane slip

Question. Sill height for accommodation

Question. Different load lines reason

Question. Iapp certificate regulations

Question. What rso cannot do        

Question. Insurance involved in grounding

Question. Db tank pressure testing

Question. Tacit acceptance/ Explicit 

Question. RO Code- Requirement to become an RO.

Question. ⁠Steel requirement for drydock, how to calculate

Question. ⁠Alpha lubrication. ⁠Difference between alpha lubrication and conventional lubrication. ⁠What is ACC

Question. ⁠ Emergency switch board requirements

Question. Importance of fire line isolation valve

Question. Noise code..How to take measurements and methods

Question. Qualifications of R.O

Question. Incline experiment.. How to decide weights and procedure?

 Question. Cargo tank gas freeing procedure

Question. Need to maintain water level in scrubber

 Question. Medical certificate as per mlc.

Question. Diff bet survey and audit for ship.

Question. Nox tech code content.     

Question. boil off in lng ship

Question. Certificate in annex 6 on ship.

Question. Ship Lng bunkering.  

Question. Fore body optimisation, aft body.

Question. Clc and fund convention diff.

Question. Sewage discharge quantity.

 

 

 

 

Feb

John sir

 

2024

 

John

Feb

External John sir

Question. Water level in scrubber tower. working and safety of scrubber. IG pressure and regulations

Question. Latest amendment in tanker, bulk, Solas Esp

Question. Fire fighting amendment in container

Question. LLmc

Question. Dry dock survey and condition for dry dock. procedure of docking survey

Question. Class and Ro

Question. intact stability. how to calculate Gm

Question. nox code. nox technical file

Question. Afs paints. which coating protect from biocides removal. afs convention

Question. tacit acceptance

Question. Grim vane Wheel

Question. Gbs

Question. working of water mist Lancer. How fire fighting done

Question. Deck isolation valve use.

Question. Imsbc

Question. wash criteria in chemical tanker.  Depth of discharge pipe.

Question.  Iapp certificate requirements

Question. inclining experiment

 

Paul sir:-

Question. Clc92, Blue card, Fund Who pay in fund.

 

 


22 feb 24

John

 

Question. Procedure for gas freeing to carry out hot work in tanker / critical point  /  Why maintaining water level in IG Scrubber.

Question. Butterworthing.

Question. NLS discharge criteria, hw much will be remaining onboard after discharge.

Question. Double bottom tank pressure testing procedure, why 2.4 metres, how You fill water inside tank, what all drawbacks of using dedicated pump to fill water in that tank .

Question. Minor grounding.. prime concern as C/E?.. 

Question. Regulations to comply with,  for getting IAPP Certificate to ur ship.

Question. NOx tech file contents

 


John sir

Question. Close  up survey  / Rafting survey

Question. Unclos coastal state duties

Question. IMSAS objectives

Question. GBS OBJECTIVES

Question. LNG disadvantage

Question. Methane slip environmental impact compared to co2

Question. Life boat Davit testing

Question. Intact stability code criteria

Question. Angle of lol

Question. EEXI &EEDI 

 

Paul sir

Question. Condition of class with example

Question. Afs convention- reason other than TBT affecting untargeted species, Anti fouling paints-type and list

Question. Esp survey- closeup survey of cargo hold- procedure/Raft survey

Question. IG scrubber- why water level- exhaust gas approx pressure

Question. Co2 bottle, details stamped on bottle

Question. A and A60 difference

Question. Grim Vane Wheel

Question. L/b load test, factor of safety of wire

Question. BWTS - Gas treatment methods

Question. How to estimate steel renewal before DD

Question. SCOPIC and A14 difference, A13

 

 

John

Attempt-1

John sir

Result- Failed

 

Asked written results

Type of ship

Question. Close up survey / Rafting survey

Question. During replacement of ship plate in dry dock how weld seams checked

Question. CO2 bottle filling how much

Question. IMDG code certificates

Question. Difference between A class and A 60 class bulkhead

Question. GBS

Question. Wreck custodian in Indian water

Question. Oil tanker cargo space oil discharge criteria

Question. IMO DCS EUMRV requirements

Question. intact stability criteria

Question. Laytime

 

 

 

 

 

John sir

24.01.2024

Result: Repeat

Asked about company and type of vessel sailed, Written result, how many attempts.

After that he started question

Question. Ro code - What all criteria is there for classification society become RO? 

Question. Fuel change over - How will You justify to PSC that your C/O properly?

Question. Damage stability criteria

Question. Nox tech file contents, Family and group concepts explain?

Question. STCW - Chapter 7 - Explain?

Question. BWM convention D2-  Standard?

Question. IG system construction?   Scrubber tower construction? Why water level is maintained in scrubber?

Question. NLS discharge criteria, prewash requirements, persistent Floaters comes under which category? /NLS ship types?

Question. Noise measurements condition?

Question. what is Cold ironing?

Question. How will  you fill Co2 bottle?

Question. Inclining experiment with cross questions.. like how GM is calculated? how the KM Curve value how comes? how blocks weight are confirmed?

Question. Drydock surveys

CSM items prior to docking.]

 

 

 

Date:24-01-24

Ext: John

Attempt: 3

 

Q)Attempt No/Type of Ships

Question. Tacit Acceptance

     xq)What do you mean by Explicit

      xq)Criteria for Both

Question. Standard Discharge Criteria for Chemical Tankers

      xq)Minimum Cargo Residue

      xq)why you mention year

Question. Miller’s Cycle

Question. Duties of Coastal State

       xq)In EEZ

Question. IOPC Fund

       xq)Applicable Zone

       xq)Applicability Criteria

Question. Calls in Insurance

        xq)What happens when Claims exceed

         xq)What is the benefit of Release Call to owners.

          xq)Any Other Calls.

Question. SMPEP

        xq)Contents

Question. LOF

       xq)What is SCOPIC

Question. Flammability Diagram

        xq)Critical Point

Question. Angle of Loll

        xq)What happens if G increases/ Decreases

Question. What is EU-MRV and IMO-DCS

        xq)What do you report

        xq)EU ships report to where

        xq)Non-EU Ships report to where

Question. EEXI and CII

         xq)What to Improve CII

         xq)Ratings

Question. No more Favourable Treatment

         xq)Who enforces them.


John 24.01.2024

 

1. Type of ship

Question. Contract of affriagnment

Question. Collision bulkhead required

Question. Medical certificate latest

Question. Condition of stability -static and dynamic stability

Question. Angle of loll

Question. Docking survey

Question. Running down clause              

Question. Blue card

Question. Bunker tank line pressure testing.

Question. Flammability diagram Critical point.

Question. Iopc fund

Question. As a CE, what all you inspect for sea chest

Question. Tacit acceptance procedure.

Question. What is accession.

Question. Critical dilution period in flammability diagram

 

Paul : internal

 

Question. Document management in ism

Question. Leadership types

Question. Conflict management styles

 


John sir

3rd attempt

Passed

Question. Laeq Clear Noise code. how u find Laeq and Lceq value

Question. Eexi CII

Question. Grim vane wheel

Question. Dynamic and static test of life boat

Question. Stcw 5, 6 chapter , Alternate certification

Question. EUMRV, Imo dcs

Question. ME GI ME GA

Question. Miller cycle/How lng is injected and Fuel supply system


John Sir

Result: Repeat

 

Question. Why water level is maintained at the inlet of IG scrubber?

Question. IG latest regulations Working of O2 Analyser

Question. NLS Cargo types, Prewash and discharge criteria / NLS ship types

Question. ⁠IMDG - Documents required

Question. Requirements regarding fire maintenance isolation valve, location, purpose?

Question. ⁠Purpose of relief valve and time delay unit in CO2 system?

Question. CO2 room door regulation?

Question. ⁠Damage Stability criteria?

Question. Hybrid Paint details

Question. ⁠CO2 Filling ratio

Question. Lifeboat and life raft test done in dd load test etc

Question. Embarkation ladder light regulations

Question. Close up survey

Question. How to test welding in dd if shell plating is renewed

Question. Types of AFS paints explain

 

 

 

2023

 

John

 

Attempt-2

John Sir

Question. Duties of flag state, coastal state as per unclos

Question. How flag states enforces control.

Question. Rights of coastal state in eez

Question. Life boat davit load test

Question. Pressure vessels pressure testing procedure

Question. Anchor chain twisted, how to heave

Question. Co2 bottle filling rate

Question. Annex 1 cargo discharge criteria

Question. Annex 2 cargo content after discharge

Question. Annex 4 certificates and documents

Question. New generation paints

Question. Afs certification

Question. IACS, PR ,UR

Question. EEXI,EEDI,CII

Question. IG SCRUBBER CONSTRUCTION

Question. IMDG CODE AND RELATED DOCUMENTS,

Question. TACIT, EXPLICIT

Question. NOX CODE CONTENTS

Question. LB DAVIT LOAD TEST

Question. HOW TO IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY,

Question. MLC TITLE 5

Question. PROXIMATE CAUSE, ROOT CAUSE

Question. ACTIVE FAILURE, LATENT FAILURE

PAUL SIR

Question. INNOCENT PASSAGE

 

 

Attempt-1

John sir

Result- Failed

 

Question. Hydrogel

Question. Proximity in insurance

Question. Isps functional elements

Question. TiO2 application

Question. Dynamic stability

Question. Crew welfare in mlc

Question. Medical certificates amendment apart from transgender

Question. Types of vibrations in ship

Question. Contract of affreightment

Question. Ship recycling

Question. Laytime

Question. Flammability diagram. Why slant on line

Question. Ig system amendment.

Question. NLS discharge criteria.

Question. Types of warranties in marine insurance.

Question. Angle of loll.

Question. Cofr, blue card, explain.

Question. Types of call, release call, explain.

Question. DMLC 1 & 2.

Question. DB tank pressure testing.

Question. ISSC certificate procedure.

Question. Intact stability criteria.

Question. Welfare of seafarer.

Question. AMS.

Question. IMSAS.

Question. Surface texturing.

Question. Control of document.

Question. GBS.

Question. RSO, what cant they do.

Question. TBT effect.

Question. ISM part B explain.

Question. Millers cycle.

Question. MLC title 5 explain.

Question. How do you calculate weight in inclining experiment.

Question. GMDSS explain.

Question. Latest changes to medical certificate. 

Question. what is acceding.

Question. what is tacit acceptance.

Question. Hydrogel technology.

Question. what is " NO MORE FAVORABLE TREATMENT"

Question. How to do ship recycling.

Question. What is methane slip

Question. Reserve buoyancy

Question. Alternate Management System

Question. Regulations for issuance of IAPP certificate.

Question. why different load lines are provided.

Question. P &A manual content / person in charge of PA manual.   Cargo left in the tank after discharge. Washing criteria. X- 0.1 per by weight where it is mentioned

Question. Ig new amendments/Why ig is required

Question. Flammability diagram, Slant on line, why?

Question. Nox tech file contents

Question. Noise code documents

Question. MRV? 

Question. seemp part 2,

Question. CII full form.

Question. Difference between eumrv and imo dcs

Paul sir

Type of ship, which class

Certificates issued by admin

Question. Flag of convenience

 

attempt-4

external-john

internal-paul

result - pass

Question. Tacit acceptance procedure

Question. Oil tanker discharge criteria

Question. NLS discharge criteria

Question. Purpose of scrubber in IG system, why you maintain water inside

Question. GBS

Question. IMSAS

Question. Coastal state rights in EEZ

Question. Contract of afreightment

Question. Laytime

Question. Miller cycle

Question. Torsional vibration & how you control it

 

Jojo Joseph

Attempt 2

external-john

Result: Pass

Ship type: Chemical Tankers

Question. Standard discharge criteria of NLS

Question. Annex 2- X Y Z cargoes, tank prewash criteria

Question. IG latest amendments

Question. Nox technical code contents

Question. Annex  1 cargo residue discharge criteria, ODMCS

Question. ISPS . What RSO cannot do.

Question. Intact stability diagram draw and explain. What is angle of Lol

Question. What all audits relating to ISM during the certificate validity period:

Question. UR, PR, UI

Question. Draw and explain flammability diagram.

Question. RSO mentioned in which code.

Question. Root Cause Analysis and

Question. Proximate Cause.

Question. What are Sequential and two stage turbo chargers.

 

 

 

19.10.23

Aravindhan

John Sir

First attempt - repeat

Question. Vibrations of a ship

Question. IMSAS Objective/ Purpose, who carries out the audit,

Question. GBS in detail and it’s objective

Question. SOPEP annex 1  and what is its equivalent in annex 2

Question. Running down clause

Question. Miller’s cycle

Question. Contract of affreightment

Question. Emergency preparedness

Vipin Salam

External: John sir

Internal : Paul sir

Question. IMSAS , procedure , status of India

Question. ESP

Question. Flammability diagram and explanation

Question. Propeller curve explanation, significant to chief engineer

Question. GBS in details and application

Question. contract of affreightment  and market risk.

Question. Surface texturing.

Question. Close up survey

Question. Ism in details . / How you will manage a MNC.

Question. Bulk carrier safety - solas ch 12 / Bulk carrier safety amendments. / Why two levels of water ingress alarm provided.

Question. Container fire and safety new amendments

Question. IG system new amendments .

Question. Specification of IG blowers.

Question. Functional requirements- gas concentrations.

Question. PV breaker and Mast riser

Question. BWMS guide lines. Status of D1 and D2 standard.

Question. Nox code .

 

Paul sir

 

Question. IMSBC CODE  IN DETAILS / Purpose /Cargo group /Latest amendments /Group A cargo precautions/ Onboard TML test

 

 

 

Sandeep

John Sir

Attempt- 1

Repeat

written result, type of ship- Container

Question. Sill height requirements in room as per MLC,

Question. External audits done under ISM during the 5year validity period of SMC and DOC

Question. What RSO cannot do?

Question. Epirb- test procedure, how u know test is completed?

Question. Oily water discharge criteria for machinery space and cargo space in oil tankers, both in special area and outside

Question. Oil tanker cargo discharged, planning for hot work- what are the procedures?

Question. P and A manual contents

Question. Recycle preparations for an Old ship (wrt IHM)

Question. LNG engine types?. MEGA and MEGI working. how combustion takes place in MEGA

Question. Propeller margins?

Question. Hydrogel- why burnacles not attaching?

 

Question. Vibration on ships- reasons for torsional vibrations?

Question. Alternate management system

 

 


18/10/2023

John sir

Paul sir

Question. Types of vibration
Question. Hydrogel technology
Question. Interim audit for DOC and Smc
Question. Esp
Question. Flamability diagram
Question. Types of warranty
Question. G8 and G9 standards
Question. Laytime and Laycan
Question. Safeties of BC
Question. STCW CHAPTERS
Question. Different between rules and regulation
Paul sir
Question. LLMC             
Question. SEQ

 

 

23/09/2023

Attempt 1

Int John sir

Ext paul sir

 

Question. ISM Parts? Documentation Control. Company resources for carrying out ISM Audit?

Question. Statical stability, explain curve.

Question. GBS Explain.

Question. Flammability diagram to draw

Question. Miller cycle. As normal he asked to draw Diesel or Otto cycle and show difference.

Question. ME cylinder lubricator, how to achieve optimum injection with the varying sulphur content.

Question. ESP Explain.

Question. Bridge panel req.

Question. Paints?

Question. Tacit Acceptance.

 

Paul Sir,

Question. IMDG ,

Question. FSS code / FTP Code.

 

 

21.09.2023

Ext: John

1st attempt

Result: repeat

Question. Nox reduction procedures. Before and after combustion.

Question.  LNG injection procedure liquid /gas

Question.  Green house potential

Question. Iapp certificate details, obtaining procedure

Question. Marpol annex 6 chapter 4 certificate

Question. Hull texturing

Question. Types of calls in insurance

 

21.09.2023

Attempt - 1

Result -Repeat

John

Question. Tacit and explicit acceptance

Question. Collision bulkhead requirements and cross questions on panting stringers ,requirements.

Question. What is rafting?

Question. Gmdss

Question. Bridge panel requirements

Question. statement of compliance  and procedure to obtain SOC.

Question. Diff between A and A 60 bulkheads

Question. Fire plan contents

Question. Stcw 2010 amendments

Question.. After side shell renewal as CE how u will ensure that welding is ok?

Question. IMSAS , who will conduct the audit  And objectives

 

Paul

Question. CII , Grading, how to improve  grading, review of seemp , seemp parts and contents.

 

Attempt 1

John sir

Question. Isps what all things are there. What certificate. How to get that certificate. RSO

Question. ISM part B/ Interim certificate. DOC SMC. Why interim?

Question. Intact stability, angle of loll 

Question. SOC.

Question. How to recycle your ship. Irrc. IHM 1,2,3

Question. Laytime, laydays

Question. IG in detail. Construction, safeties, new amendments

Question. MLC title 5

Question. Insurance. Release call what is the benefit for owner

Question. Uptake fire. As a CE what's your action to prevent uptake fire

Question. EEXI, CII in detail.

Question. BWTS USCG and imo, AMS.

Question. Latest development in turbocharger

Question. What is new annex 6.

 

Paul sir

Question. IOPP Form A and form B.

Question. Ows type approval. What is there in type approval certificate.

Question. LLMC

 

 

 

 

 

 

External John sir

Question. What is Statement of compliance

Question. damage stability conditions/ criteria

Question. Emergency preparedness whom all to contact

Question. loadline, what is fw allowance

Question. Afs paints

Question. Types of calls in insurance

Question. GBS - explain all tiers specially IACS

Question. P&A manual

Question. Ship recycling what is required.

Question. Draw o2Hc diagram flammability diagram.

Question. How do you prepare tank for welding in  a tanker ship.

Question. Miller cycle.

Question. AFS latest paint. Which have biocide which paint don’t have.

Question. Explain IG system in tanker ship. What are in scrubber.

Question. Running down clause.

Question. Hull micro texturing.

Question. How you reduce fuel consumption in port and sailing.

Question. Lng as fuel how you use on board. 

Question. G 7,8,9

Question. How to test DB tank.

Question. What is reserve buoyancy.

Question. What is tactic acceptance.

Question. What is the authority of RSO in ISPS.

Question. What are the requirement of RO.

Question. What are the advantages of alpha lubrication.

Question. Damage stability criteria and condition.

Question. Load line marking explain FW allowance.   

 

 

1ST ATTEMPT

JOHN SIR

Question. Warranties

Question. Recycling of ships

Question. Maritime Lien

Question. Discharge criteria for XY Z category and pre wash requirements?

Question. contract of affreightment?

Question. NLS discharge criteria

Question. Millers cycle? draw and explain?

Question. Draw and explain flammability diagram?

Question. G8,G9,G7

Question. Ballast water treatment

Question. Stcw 7,8

CONTAINER

1ST ATTEMPT

JOHN SIR

Question. what's GBS why you need it?

Question. Working of IG system ,functions of IG blower?

Question. P and A manual contents requirements ?

Question. Discharge criteria for XY Z ctageroy and pre wash requirements?

Question. contract of affreightment.

Question. Latest amendments in container shipping?

Question. Millers cycle? draw and explain? With respect to diesel and Otto cycle?

Question. Draw and explain flammability diagram?

Question. AFS latest paints explain all types ?

Question. whats SOC with respect to a convention?

Question. Qualifications /requirements of a RO auditor?

Question. Emergency preparedness  , explain ship shore drill producers and reporting ?

Question. SMPEP contact details , contents?

Question. Intact stability criteria? draw and explain  with GZ curve?

Question. latest IG requirements?

 

20 sep 2023

Attempt 2

Result : Pass

John sir

Question. Imsas audit

Question. Db tank pressure testing

Question. Afs paint

Question. New amendment in ig system

Question. New amendment in container fire fighting

Question. Noise measurements condition

Question. Boiler accumulation pressure testing

Question. Eexi cii

Question. Nox tech file

Question. Bwts g8 g9 

Question. Surface texturing

Paul sir

Question. Why ism

 

 

 

 

Shreejith Unithan

Attempt: 1

External: M P John sir

Internal: Paul sir

External questions.

Question.  Stcw 2010 amendments?

Question.  What is the difference in medical certificate before and after the ammendments?

Question.  Three tiers of pollution compensation?

Question.  Blue card?

Question.  Duty of flag state and costal state as per UNCLOS?

Question.  Causality investigation code?

Question.  RO code

Question.  What all elements will cover the sms as per ISM?

Question.  What is interim smc and audit procedures?

Question.  Initial smc audit?

Question.  Difference between audit and survey?

Question.  What all the action if you get a NC?

Question.  ESP in details?

Question.  What are the insurance calls? 

Question.  Noise code? What all the condition for noise measurement?

Question.  What all the navigational tests during sea trials?

Question.  What is Zig zag test?

Question.  Decarbonisation in shipping?

Question.  CII and ratings?

Question.  Difference between IMODCS and EU MRV?

Question.  What is IACS, structure, Explain UI, UR, PR?

 

Internal questions

 

How was ur oral performance?

How many months experience as 2e?

Which company?

Types of ship?

Are you confident to become CE?  How can you prove that?

Question.  Minimum requirements for CE as per stcw?

Question.  How you motivate junior officers?/ What are the motivation theories? Explain any one?

Question.  When u join ship, as a CE how you confirm ship is complied with international regulations?

Question.  What is quarterly listing of class? what are the contents?

Question.  What is class notation?

Question.  What are the statutory certificates ship is carrying?

Question.  What all the upcoming new regulations?

 

 

Kochi

18-08-2023

John sir

Attempt -2

 

Question. D2

Question. Areas not covered by CLC ( he meant about whether it covers salvage , fines etc )

Question. Fund convention

Question. TBT disadvantages / Imposex

Question. Hydrogel

Question. Hull malformation

Question. Vibration

Question. FIVA

Question. Hydraulic jack working principle ( this was asked as a cross question while explaining FIVA)

Question. DB tank pressure test procedure

Question. FTIR

Question. Laytime

Question. Cylinder lubrication

Question. CII

Question. Collision bulkhead requirements

Question. Reserve buoyancy

Question. Bill of lading

Internal : Paul

Question. If any accidents happens at sea during the normal operations of ship who will pay ?

 

John Sir

Ext:John

Int:Paul

Attempt 1

Question. Certificate of obligation

Question. Hssc

Question. Imo dcs and Eu mrv

Question. Ship recycling procedure.

Question. Management review in ism. where will get the things to check?  Procedures in respective sms

Question. Mlc title 5 in detail

Question. Types of vibrations.

Question. Esp                                                    

Question. What are all coming in capital, voyage and operation cost.

Question. what are coverage under P &I

Question. General average and particular average.

Question. Propeller curve safety margin.

 

 

External- John sir,

Internal - Paul sir.

Attempt 2, Container ship

 

Question.  MEGI, MEGA engine difference.

Question.  Running down clause, why its called so

Question.  Propeller curve draw and explain.

Question.  What is stcw chapter 7 explain

Question.  Surface texturing

Question.  Imsas audit

Question.  Diff b/w EU MRV nd IMO DCS reporting

Question.  Types of AFS paints

Question.  Why ballast tk pr tested at 2.4 m

Question.  Latest amendments relating to container vsl

Question.  GA.

Question.  Coastal state duties as per UNCLOS.

Paul sir –

Question.  Recent incident in container ship.

 

 

21.07.2023

Question.  Asked why LPG when we have LNG.

Question.  Properties of LPG and LNG.

Question.  Types of Tanks used in LPG and LNG including the materials and tank insulation.

Question.  Then he asked about MEGI And MEGA in detail

Question.  XYZ discharge criteria.

Question.  BWMC G7, G8,G9 ,D3 guidelines.

Question.  Solas chapter 12.

Question.  P and A manual and contents.

Question.  Questions related to annual and periodical and intermediate survey.

Question.  IGF , IGC and IBC code and  new amendments.

Question.  Warranties and types.

Question.  Hydrogel technology

Question.  Sill height

Question.  Odmc requirements

Question.  Rights of seafarer

Question.  Iopp certificate, how it is issue

Question.  Safety system of ig system

Question.  Ig new amendments

Question.  Lng fuel injection system

Question.  Lng as fuel

Question.  Lng tank construction

Question.  Recycling of ship procedure

Question.  Why bulk carrier fails, reasons...

Question.  Isps- Role not assigned to RSO

Question.  Eprib, working principle

Question.  Enhanced survey programme

Question.  Type of calls

Question.  Draw and show me hydrocarbon ,oxygen curve( flammability diagram).

Question.  static stability conditions/ Dynamic stability conditions. Damage stability.

Question.  why load line have so many markings. What all there, if ship loads in India and going to polar area ( fresh water), upto which loadline Mark u will load.

Question.  Reserve buoyancy.

Question.  No more favourable treatment

Question.  Tacit acceptance .is that for convention or for amendments.

Question.  Vibration

Question.  Types of marine insurance.

Question.  If foreign flag vessel comes to your territorial waters and grounded ,and who is responsible for clear that . If they are not removing the vessel then how you go about it ? How you will bear expenses for removal.

Question.  Your company is asking you to prepare for hull steel RENEWAL

 

June

Question.  Cargo tank preparation for hot work before DryDock

Question.  ISPS

Question.  RSO limitations

Question.  Hydrogel

Question.  AMS

Question.  Cargo discharge criteria for chemicals xyz

Question.  Mlc max work hours, can company ask u to work for 72 hours per week, won't that result in fatigue? Where is ur defense

Question.  Noise code conditions of measurement

Question.  RO code

Question.  Containers CSC

Question.  Propeller curves

Question.  Bulk carrier safeties

Question.  Difference between rules and regulations

Question.  Procedure for getting ISPS Certificate

Question.  ODMCS Discharge criteria

Question.  Stcw chapter 5 & 6

Question.  Iopp survey

Question.  Noise code

Question.  Marpol annex 6 chapter 4 in detail

Question.  ME LGI Engine

Question.  Decarbonisation

 

 

External: John sir Internal : paul sir

 

Question. Chemical tank cleaning procedure

Question. type of chem tanker and x,y,z type cargo requirement ,example

Question. flag state and costal state duties on unclos , how flag state ensure in its flags crew training

Question. Propeller curve margins

Question. Duties which cannot be done by Rso

Question. iopp survey and sludge entry frequency in orb

Question. Ballast water management D1, D2 present status

Question. what is primary and secondary methods, where u heard that.? its related to nox control

Question. Sea chest maintenance during DD

Question. Tank testing after plate renewal

Question. have you heard Tio2 onboard, what is that.?

Question. Content of class status report

Question. Hong Kong convention

Question. BWMS: g8 and g9, various types of bwts, US how to enter with imo approved bwts.

Question. Wreck - insurance, what is blue card, authority for wreck as per Ms act.

Question. angle of loll

Question. IAPP all regulation,

Question. EEDI how u improve by ship design, not machinery design.

Question. ISPS- interim certificate purpose 

Question. loadline, each marking in details.

Question. Reserve buoyancy, how much required.

Question. What is watertight and weather tight doors?

Question. After cargo discharge, cargo tank preparation for DD.

Question. CLC and fund difference

Question. Persistent oil.

Question. Strict liability

Question. Where do get CO2 maintenance? What is given?

 

2022

NOV

 [Forwarded from Somy Thomas]

External - John

Internal - Paul

Ship - oil/chem

Question. U have completed cargo operation now going to drydock how you prepare your tanks, tank cleaning procedure. Tank cleaning machine what it is ? COW ?

Question. ISPS . For new ship how you get ISPS certificate. Procedure .what all checks RSO do. What all power admin will not give to RO.

Question. What all interim audit in ISM. What all u do before audit.

Question. Difference between audit and survey.

Question. Why u carry out drill .

Question. What is the significance of Nox technical file , why u need that, what all contents, what u get from that.

Question. Sox , How u prove ur PSC that u r compliance with the change over procedure that ur suphur content are within limit after changeover.

Question. Lubricity of VLSFO is low and cylinder oil TBN lubricity  u r using low. Then how u overcome the difficulties in engine.

Question. Latest lubricator? Alpha lubricator. functions and advantages of alpha lubricator.

Question. MLC .. New changes in medical certificate validity .

Question. Work rest hours in MLC

Question. STCW chapter 5 and 6 explain . What purpose.

Question. What are the lube oil test u carry out onboard? Elemental spectrometry and Fourier transform method ,explain. 

Question. Boiler accumulation pressure test .

Internal : Paul

Question. What all audits as per ISM . Before audit how u prepare, Certificates required ? What all u will check.

 

 

Kochi Class 1 oral questions, [19.11.21 15:35]

[Forwarded from Rakesh]

17.11.2021

Kochin MMD

Ext. Mr. John

Int. Mr. Praveen

Question. IMO conventions, amendments adoption, convention structure

Question. Types of insurance, policies, P&I cover, exclusions

Question. Modern salvage law, LOF, scopic

Question. Gen average, exclusion, YAR

Question. B/L, types

Question. New technology in engine, cyl oil lubrication, safety for new fuels, fuel preparation

Question. Alt fuels

Question. Types of audit ISM

 

Int.

Question. stat survey, class survey

 

 

JULY.

 

KARTHICK VELUSAMY, [26.07.21 14:18]

Kochi MMD // 26-JUL-2021 // 5th Attempt.

 

Examiners : Mr.John and Mr.Paul , Mr.Surendran was also in the meeting.

 

#Mr.John.

 

Question. What is DOC. Periodicity of audit under DOC.

Question. Noise code , when introduced. What was there for measuring noises before NOISE CODE came. For Indian Ships. You are joining as a CE, how you will ensure compliance of Noise code Question. New advancements in turbo charging.

Question. NOx reduction methods.

Question. SOx requirements - how it is met.

Question. What are certificates as per MARPOL Annex VI,

- Regulation 4 of Annex VI.

- IEEC certificate.

- What are all the requirements to get IEEC.

- Regulation 12, 13 and 14.

- What is particulate matter.

 

Question. Your vessel left India towards Australia, Planned bunker at Singapore. But complaint fuel not available. What you will do.

Question. Setting of boiler safety valve after overhaul.

Question. Accumulation of pressure test for boilers.

Question. Pressure testing of pressure vessel (air bottle). - Pneumatic or hydraulic. With reasons.

Question. Pressure testing of boiler.

Question. How foundation bolts of ME are connected. From where to where. How do u check them.

Question. What is Scopic Clause. How much remuneration.

 

#Mr.Paul.

 

Question. Grievance redressal mechanism as per MLC.

 

[14.07.21 16:43]

[Forwarded from Ärµñ - †hê ️Måñ]

Class -1 Kochi

External- John Sir, Internal: Paul Sir

Last attempt when, Why failed ,Topics you didn’t answer.

 

(Ship-Product Tanker)

 

Question. CLC and Bunker Convention

Question. Tanker Vessel  leaves drydock and caused a bunker spill, what convention applies and why not ?

Question. Casualty Investigation Code,  CI as per MS act, SOP  of DG.

Question. Marine Insurance in detail. Why insurance needed.

Question. MLC  details. As a chief engineer how to apply for MLC certificate .

Question. Stranded Seafarer? If a seafarer is disowned by Owner, Operator, Flag  state, what mechanism helps in repatriation.

Question. STCW 2010 vs 95. Chapters of STCW, criteria for specialized training for Tanker crew. Latest in crew competency and certification?

Question. Medical standards as per STCW.

Question. Antifouling systems. Latest? Explain hydrogel technology?

Question. Latest amendments IMO in relation to oil tankers?

Question. As a chief engineer how will you prepare your cargo tank ready for drydock- hot work?  What is butterworthing? IG System explain? Latest regulation changes in IGG.

Question. As a C/E how will you  approximately order Steel for renewal prior reaching dry dock? Steel renewal process in detail?

Question. Salvage , Scopic,

Question. Cyber Management, as CE, implementation onboard.

Question. Latest Nox reduction measures? EGCS, EGR system, SCR details.

Question. Problems faced with Low Sulphur fuels and methods to tackle?

Question. Cold Corrosion, Liner wear, Latest advancements in monitoring liner wear, Trybopack, Piston ring latest?

Question. Latest advancements in Turbocharging, types.

Question. Ms bill 2020 draft?

 

Paul sir

Question. SEQ certificate , FORM-E details?

Question. Certificates required as per Annex-6

 

 

Vavilala Prasad, [24.02.20 11:33]

24 feb 2020

John sir

Question. Regulation, rule and code.

Question. Condition of assignment.

Question. Nox reduction methods.

Question. What is blue card

Question. Formal safety assessment.

Question. OWs Type approvals.  

Question. Principles of insurance.

Question. Medical standard as per mlc 2006.

Sreerej Padmanabhan, [24.02.20 14:18]

John sir

Question. Artificial GA, example

Question. Fonar

Question. THERP

Question. MEPC circulars for OWS

Question. BWM D1 and D2 status, G8 and G9

Question. ISM external audit frequency on ship

Question. Stability of fuel

Question. New developments in turbo charging, what is sequential turbo charging

Question. Rights of seafarer before joining ship

Question. Gas freeing of ship process before drydocking,

Question. Communication, types. What is visual communication.

Question. Principles of marine insurance.

Question. What is Abandonment

 

Stephen Antony, [25.02.20 15:44]

24 FEB 2020.

3rd Attempt

External - John sir.

 

Question. Net tonnage and Gross tonnage.

Question. Condition of assignment - Load line.

Question. Annual survey and Renewal survey.

Question. FOBAS calculator.

Question. Critical score.

Question. Enforcement and compliance - MLC.

Question. Clear Grounds in PSC inspection.

Question. Flag state responsibilities as per UNCLOS.

Question. FMEA - in risk assessment.

Question. Type approval MEPC circulars for OWS monitor. and  Difference between them.

Question. SCOPIC Clause.

Question. T/C latest developments.

Question. SEEMP - How do u implement onboard.

Question. Secondary methods of Nox reduction.

AJITH sir

 

Question. Current price of LSHFO , MGO & HFO.

Question. In above Point of view how beneficial is Exhaust gas scrubber installation?

Question. Average retrofit installation cost and time requirement for EGCS.

Question. ROI (Return on investment ) of EGCS and what will be the scenario if the bunker price of LSHFO and HFO varies?

Question. Types of Scrubbers. / Explain Scheme A and B. Types of wet Scrubbers / Working principle of Dry scrubber. 

 

 

[Forwarded from P.A]

John sir

02 Jan 2020

Question. Cabotage laws

Question. Position 1 and 2 as per load line,

Question. Discharge criteria for Annex  2

Question. Subdivision loadline

Question. Ship exempted  from BWM

Question. Duties of custodian of wreck

Question. Frequency of ism external audit. Also certificate in ISM

Question. When bunker convention not applicable.

Question. Rpsl agents duties.

Question. Type of BOL

Question. Benefits for seafarer under MLC

Question. OWS requirement.

Ajit sir

Question. Different type of crude oil.

Question. Vessel arriving india & not using compiled fuel. Action as chief eng.

Question. Psc deficiency code

 

[Forwarded from Dinesh Danendrababu]

On 27th with john

Question. Tacit acceptance

Question. Clc  convention exemption

Question. when fund convention will come in to act . 

Question. What r the problem will face as ce when using 2020 fuel

Question. ro code content

Question. Nox code

Question. Sweep test/ How to Evaluate a Sweep Test/ Liner wear rate continuous monitoring system

Question. III code.

;
[Forwarded from 96176 Sebastian]

John Sir.

27/09/19

 

Question. What is Artificial general average give example.

Question. Which guideline is for Ballast Water Management Plan- What is G8, G9 guide line give example of systems using these guidelines.

Question. Explain about contra rotating propeller.

Question. What all problems you will face when u go onboard as CE with respect to Sulphur cap 2020.

Question. What is hydrogel technology.

Question. What is biocide. How it works in paints.

Question. Asked about antifouling paint certificate.

Question. Is TBT used in self polishing paints.

Question. Give list of antifouling paints, latest paint names.

Question. Difference between certificate of competency & certificate of proficiency (COP). As a CE when u join a passenger vessel what all COP will u carry on board.

Question. Different types of P&I calls.

Question. Sweep test.

Question. Difference in medical certificate STCW 95 & 2010  need three differences

Question. Contents of NOX technical code.

 

[Forwarded from Bharathi]

26 Sep 2019

John sir

1 attempt

Question. Alternate certification in stcw

Question. Adjustment of general average

Question. COP

Question. Biocides

Question. Anti fouling paint regarding the composition of self polishing paint

Question. Green house gases reduction techniques short term mid term and long term

Question. Contract of affrightment

Question. Laytime

Question. Fund convention

Question. 0.5 sulphur bunker changeover what all precautions

 

 

 

 

 


[Forwarded from Rajaram Subramanian]

26.9.2019

Attempt 3

John sir

Question. CLC 92

Question. What is financial security, difference in financial security between mlc and. CLC.

Question. Vessel going to US, how is oil pollution covered as US is not ratified to CLC.

Question. Seemp 1 and 2 in detail. what is statement of complaince.

Question. MLC umbrella convention. Which all conventions are covered under the same.

Question. MLC minimum age to work. Young seafarer working condition .

Question. Special tripartite committee. Explain.

Question. Convention, ratification, accession, tacit acceptance. In detail. Exact meaning of access and ratification. What is the reason a country have to access a convention. What happens when a state ratified a convention.

Question. what is a certificate of proficiency. What all courses under that. With exact title .

Question. In stcw latest Manila amendment what are the exceptions to rest hours..

Question. What is the medical course done by the medical officer onboard.

 

[Forwarded from Ajesh Rajan]

John Sir,

 

Question. Propeller Curve. What are all the margins to be considered.

Question. Wreck convention and duties of coastal State.

Question. BWM  G8 and G9 guidelines explanation.

Question. Close up Ship survey. How a Cargo oil tank is inspected.

Question. Condition of Class and its implications both technically and commercially.

Question. MLC convention conditions for work and rest. What is wrong with the regulation.

Question. OWS what is the criteria for approval as per MEPC. 107(49)

Question. CLC 69 and CLC 92 differences.

Question. Bunker convention exclusions.

Question. NOx tier 3 Limits. Exclusions for Tier 3.

 

[Forwarded from Simhadri Sangani]

22.08.2019

John sir

 

Question Hydrogenic techniques

Question Pulse converter

 

Question RSO requirements and techniques as per ISPS

Question Procedure to get interim ISM certificate.

Question Nox technical file contents.

Question SSA procedure.

Question difference between clc 69 and 92

Question fund and bunker convention

 

 

John sir

Question. Container ship new safety requirements

Question. Passenger ship requirements as per  annex 4

Question. Conversion from tier 2 to tier 3 how will do on existing vessels

Question.Tier 3 exclusion vessels

Question. Critical equipments how to identify?

Question Coastal states duties regards to pollution?

Question Load line survey

Question Isps certificate how will get. Procedure

 

[Forwarded from Joseph Bipin]

 

John sir

 

Question. How to implement noise code in ISM

Question. Sub divisional load line

Question. VOC management plan.

Question. ISM code latest amendments

Question. Marpol annex 6 regulation 16

Question. flag state duties and responsibilities

Question. Casualty investigation code.

Question. Artificial general average.(X question ,when artificial general average allowed, example)

Question. significance of Scopic,(X question, fair rate)

Question. DOC and SMC ,process to issue the same.

Question. Principles of marine insurance

Question. nox code not applicable to which engines.

Question. What are the requirements for using a different fuel in ECA AREA?

Question. How can you convert a tier 2 engine to tier 3

Question. What was there, before MLC

Question. RO Code, requirements for class to become RO

Question. Class mandatory or not

 

[Forwarded from Goutam Gainedy]

John Sir .

 

Question. Bulk carrier safeties. Why two level sensors in cargo hold.

Question. Latest amendments in inert gas system

Question. D2 requirements for bwts.

Question. Draw and explain propeller margins.

Question. What is block chain management

Question. Where bunker convention does not apply

Question. What requirements are there for eca zones

Question. Who is authorised to take measurements of noise levels on ships.

Question. What is hot corrosion. Why it happens.

Question. mandatory and non mandatory parts of mlc

 

 

 

[Forwarded from Jasneet BAKSHI]

Question for John sir

 

John sir

 

Question Soc how issues, why issued and who issued. Where is it given?

Question BWM G8 G9.

Question propeller curve

Question Block chain management

Question ALTERNATE management techniques

Question Damage stability criteria

Question III code how Audit is carried out and what all things  checked.

Question Why low sulphur carbon owners still worried for cold  corrosion.

Question. REQUIREMENTS for RSO.

 

Ajith sir

Question. New technology advancement

Question. What technology suitable for your ship existing engine from man B&W recommendations for meeting Tier 3.

 

 

[Forwarded from Chethan]

John sir, First attempt

Question Accession

Question Draw Propeller curve

Question AMS

Question G8&G9 guidelines

Question Classification society.

Question Flag state responsibilities, comes under what, Article no??

Question High and low pressure gas engines.

 

 [Forwarded from Dawn Sudhakaran]

First Attempt.

John Sir

 

Question Rights of Coastal state in EEZ

Question IACS, who all are members?

Question What is Annex VI regulation 4?

Question Noise code. Who will take the measurement?

Question In Load line survey, How will you find out no modification is done?

Question VOC management plan content. /latest amendments in tankers, 2ndry means of venting

Question fund convention When will fund convention required

Question Direction stability, tests

Question Sweep test.

 

 

[Forwarded from Jacoby Uthuppan]

24.07.2019

External:John sir

External:John sir

Question Name International Organizations.

Question Flag States duties as per  UNCLOS.

Question Role of classification society.

Question IACS ,How many members, How to become an associate member ?

Question RSO and R.O

Question Duties of RSO.

Question What are the duties not delegated to RSO by administration  as per ISPS Code.

Question EEDI Technical file contents.

Question Principles of insurance.

Question Company's Ship Specific fuel oil  changeover plan to comply with IMO 2020 fuel sulphur limit.

Question Davit launched life raft ?Where it is used?

Question Sea area Jurisdiction of coastal states as per UNCLOS.

Question. Ballast water mgmt convention G8 and G9 guidelines?

 

[Forwarded from Anand GS]

Orals at MMD KOCHI

external John sir

Question. Principles of insurance

Question. How to implement noise code in SMS

Question. LOF

Question. FSA

Question. NOX tech file contents

Question. IAPP certificate how it issued ? Procedure

Question. When will fund convention required?

Question. For load line survey how the surveyor will come to know no major modifications have been done?

Question. sweep test??

Question. THERP???

 

 

[Forwarded from Chandan Kumar]

24.07.19

External - John Sir.

Result - Fail

 

Question. Voc plan contents and latest amendments in tankers, 2ndry means of venting

Question. Nox tech code and file contents and exemptions

Question. Ism code details elements, and external audits carried out as per ism

Question. Isps in detail

Question. Alternative fuel used in ECA area

Question. Interim certification details

Question. blue card how its is obtained and how it is used in case of incidents

 

[Forwarded from Enosh Joy]

23.07.2019

John Sir

Question Current status if D1 and D2 standards         

Question BWM G8 guidelines                 

Question EEDI tecnical file content, calculation method of EEDI    

Question. Energy efficiency improvement methods as per SEEMP

Question HongKong convention adoption, EIF, chapters and content                                

Question Issues related to ship's recycling     

Question Annex 6 chapter 4 explain in detail     

Question Type of ships Reg 20, 21 not applicable to

Question Details- Hybrid ships

Question IEEC assign process(initial survey) for old and new ships, validity, when cease validity

 

 

 

[Forwarded from Navin M]

Attempt 2..

Orals took by Ajith sir as John sir went after lunch..

Also Nair sir and Paul sir were beside him..

Question. New amendment as per as IBC code?

Question. P and A manual contents

Question Fire fighting used onboard??

Question Pump Room requirements as per chemical tanker and product tanker

Question What is the liability for NLS?? I said about HNS convention and stated the limits(tier 1 and tier 2) and adopted dates

Question Loadline survey preparation in respect to chemical tanker.

Question What are the operational difficulties faced by use of low sulphur

Question. Why lubricity is less in low sulphur oil?

 

 

 

 

 

[Forwarded from Shijo]

22 July 2019

Ext John sir Int:Ajith sir

Question. Statutory certificates under Marpol

Question. How many regulations in Marpol Annex 4.Explain each.

Question. Attained EEDI, Required EEDI difference. What all measures u think as CE to reduce attained eedi.

Question. EEOI AND SEEMP. Structure of Seemp

Question. Define NC and Defect

Question. Draw propeller curve diagram

Question. What is light running margin and heavy running margin.

Question. To select appropriate power engine during ship building, how the power is calculated and engine is selected

Question. Principles of Marine Insurance. Principle of abandonment

Question. Artificial general average. Explain with proper example. When scopic is used and LOF

Question. Directional stability. How to test it.

Question. Then he asked what is Swamp test and IBS –

Question. FONAR-procedures

 

[Forwarded from Salil pp]

22 July 2019

Ext. John sir. Int. Ajith sir

Question. P and A

Question. Seafarers expectations in mlc.

Question. Statement of compliance

Question. accession in a convention.

Question. Contestations in GA

Question. Blu code. Contents.

Question. Act and rule

Question. imsbc code

Question. the provisions related to which conventions that lead to bunker convention and those provisions.

Question. Indian ship registering procedure. all certificates

Question. who is a registrar.

Question. Bulk carrier safeties and amendments wrt solas.

Question. SEEMP

Question. Ships ism external audit interval.

Question. Stcw parts and sections.

 

[Forwarded from Sudhir Shanbhag]

External John Sir

Attempt 2

Question. Principles of marine insurance.

Question. Latest SOLAS amendments for Container ships.

Question. Your vessel is in a port of ECA & PSC onboard, What all documents your will show..

Question. Bill of lading, it comes under which rule, types of B/L.

Question. Hot corrosion, How you reduce?

Question. FSA

Question. XTA

Question. N CAF, G CAF

Question. VOC management plan, Under which regulation.

Question. Which conventions have formed Bunker Convention.

Question. Duties of Flag state under UNCLOS.

Question. Casualty investigation code.

Question. Total sediment count.

Question. D2 standards of BWMS, Difference between IMO & USCG.

 

[Forwarded from Arun Viswanathan]

JOHN:

Question. Imdg

Question. iii code

Question. Thermal tape

Question. Hydrogel

Question. Isps, ship level 3, port level 2 what happens

Question. Ism latest amendment, 2 are there?

Question. Particular average, adjuster??

 

AJITH:

Question. Antifouling paint certification, what will u check in dry dock

Question. Steel renewal in ship (calculation)

Question. Anchor chain inspection in drydock

 [Forwarded from chalath]

Question. P&A manual

Question. Salvage convention

Question. What is there to control if salvor wants to prolong his salvage operation

Question. D2 standards

Question. Approved equipment in BWM

Question. Lettering rules

Question. What all delegation is not given to ro regarding isps

Question. Load line survey and how to know that structure has changed or not

 

[Forwarded from Robin Jose]

26.06.2018

Ext. John sir

Int. Ajith sir.

 

3rd attempt

 

Question. Tacit acceptance, why it came.

Question. Principles of insurance

Question. Subrogation and causa proxima with examples, principle of contribution

Question. How will you prepare for IOPP survey.

Question. What is the course of action if OWS fails?

Question. How do you get IAPP certificate.

Question. Measures to achieve SEEMP

Question. What is the equivalent of ME engines in Sulzer.

Question. New technology involving main engine

Question. LOF

Question. Explain STCW chapter 5

Question. Recgnition wrt STCW

Question. Explain MLC title 5.

Question. Intact stability criteria

Question. ISM latest amendment

Question. statement of compliance.

Question. MARPOL annex 3. Precautions in carrying annex 3 cargo.

Question. ISPS certificate, Ship security assessment (4steps), Ship security plan.

 

 

 

 

[Forwarded from Reny Jacob Varkey]

26.06.19

John Sir

Question. Duties of DPA?

Question. Who decides the value of Crude oil?

Question. NCAF

Question. XTA

Question. Noise Code measurement Conditions ( in detail )

Question. Container ship amendments?

Question. RO Code content, requirements of RO, oversight of RO

Question. Why IMSBC Code came when there was already BC Code, Categorisation of cargo

Question. What all measures IMO has taken to reduce emissions?

Question. Preparations to be done as C/E for Sulphur change? 

Question. Which all vessels Tier 111 not applicable?

Question. Guide force moment

Question. Methods to control Catfines?

 

 

 

 

[Forwarded from ANEESH KUMAR]

John sir

25/6/2019

Question Principles of insurance

     X questions

what is principle of abandonment .

X questions constructive total loss

Question.  Total sediment aged. definition

Question. value 

Where u get this value

Question fuel additives

Question. ask like this ...u know there are some additives for fuels which is having less sulfur?

Question. name one lubricity additive used in ship?

Question. U know there is convention which deals with flagstate  ,port state and pollution prevention  which convention and explain it with article no?

Question. Bunker convention not apply to.

Question.  when it came and why it came background

Question. There are some engines using its cargo as fuels what are the problems related to it?

Question. What is methane slip / Why knocking occurring

Question. BWMS D2 standard time limits

Question. EEDI & EEOI

Question. sweep test

 

 

[Forwarded from Sooraj Km]

10/05/2019

Ext John sir, Result pass

Ext John sir, Result pass

Question Container ship amendments?

Question. Iopp renewal survey preparations?

Question. EEOI? How IEC obtained?

Question. What certificates required as per IMDG code?

Question. Casualty investigation code? How investigation carried out? Role of other interested parties in investigation?

Question. BOL? To order?

Question. How is pitch changed in cpp?

Question.  XTA? Example?

Question. Annex 6 reg 12? What all records needed?

Question. Psc? In what IMO instruments psc inspection mentioned?

Question. ODP? What all banned? When R22 will be banned? values of different refrigerants

 

 

 

[Forwarded from satish]

Class 1

External John sir

Internal Ajith kumar sir

Date 10/5/19

External John sir

Internal Ajith kumar sir

Question Draw and explain propeller curve.

Question. ISPS implementation on new take over/How isps implemented for new ship/ Implementation of ISPS as C/E

Question.  Implementation of ISPS as C/E

Question. Noise code which ships not applicable.

Question.  How to implement noise code as ce / how will u implement noise code in sms

Question. Marpol annex 6 Reg12.

Question. voc management plan. / if ur ship is not voc complaint, and port is, then what happens

Question. tier 2 tier 3.

Question. where  tier 3 not applicable.

Question. fmea and event tree analysis

Question. event tree analysis. where to use

Question. why cold corrosion is of particular interest even after using low Sulphur.             

Why engine makers are more concerned with cold corrosion even though the sulphur percentage has decreased from before.

Question. nox techical code, X questions methods for nox measurement.

Question. nox technical file contents.

 

 

 

[Forwarded from Varu]

External- Mr. John sir

Internal- Mr. Ajithkumar sir

4th Attempt ( 2 mumbai + 2 kochi )

External- Mr. John sir

Internal- Mr. Ajithkumar sir

4th Attempt ( 2 mumbai + 2 kochi )

 

 

 

Question ISM amendments

Question. IG amendments

Question. hv circuit breaker/ asked if SF6 has ODP or not

Question. gmdss equipments/ Asked if all VHF can be used for GMDSS?

Question. freefall lifeboat

Question. ME-GI

Question. Contestation in ga

Question. container ship amendments

Question. ODP of traditional refrigerant

Question. how to close NC

Question. AMS for BW convention


 Mr.John Kochi MMD

Question Damage stability

Question. Static stability,  Dynamic stability

Question. Docking plan

Question. Docking survey

Question. How u order a steel plate?

Question. ESP

Question. Dispensation criterias in STCW

Question. Sea chest maintainance

Question. GMDSS equipments.

Question. MLC rest hour?  Why u work only 8 hours a  day?

Question. Diff.between medical certificate in MLC & STCW

 

Nainesh Zawar

John and Paul sir.

Question Docking plan,

Question Docking survey how to prepare.

Question Passenger ship load line checks to carry out in float condition not in dry dock.

Question What is actual difference between deterministic n probalistic method. !

Question Now for passenger why probabilistic only :

Question What is the difference in load line for passenger ship and cargo ship

Question Load line documents.

Question on load release system, operation, requirement, why it is there

Question What all additives we put in f.o. and their function.

Question Ism amendments,

 

 [Forwarded from Nelson Johnson]

09 05 2018 John sir

Question. What are the functional requirements of ism

Question.  Management review ( ism )

Question. RSO limitations

Question. Laytime and demurrage

Question. Blue card

Question. How Indian vessels are required to comply with OPA 90. How will ship  comply

Question. EEDI technical file contents, attained EEDI formula

Question. Ams wrt ballast water

Question. How ship owner worried about cold corrosion even after sulpher percentage reduced to 0.5 %

Question. Directional stability

Question. Position 1 and position 2 wrt to load line.

Question. Total sediment number

Question. Cloud point

Question. Wreck convention owner abandon wreck what will coastal state do about it

Question. Circuit breaker in high voltage SF6 Principle

 

 

[Forwarded from P.A]

John sir

Question. Noise measuring condition

Question. Cabotage law

Question. Ships exempted from ballast water mgt sys

Question. Subdivision L L

Question. Blue card

Question. Position 1 & 2

Question. Discharge criteria  marpol annex 2

Question. Nox tech file content

Question. High voltage circuit breaker

Question. Bulk carrier safety

 

[Forwarded from Joseph Bipin]

John sir

 

Question. Define base line.

Question. What is XTA.

Question. Explain  propeller curve

Question. What is critical score.

Question. FMEA

Question. Problems faced with LNG as a fuel

Question. What is CSR

Question. Difference between attained eedi and eeoi

Question. Eedi tech file content

Question. What is over spill call.

Question. What is HRA

Question. Primary and secondary excitation

 

 

 

[Forwarded from Siby]

Second attempt on 26 March

John Sir

Question. vibration first and second order

Question. what do you know about marpol annex 6 chapter 4

Question. steps involved in seemp

Question. difference between seemp and eedi

Question. methods used to improve energy efficiency in seemp.   

Question. Noise code date and purpose

Question. Measuring conditions.

Question. AFS convention.  Why it came into force

Question. Effects of tin based biocides.  New paint technologies

Question. what are the external audits as per ISM.  Additional audit, when it is done

Question. free fall life boat testing criteria/How simulation test is carried out

Question. IMSBC code.  What is difference between BC code and IMSBC code.  Categories of cargo

Question. BOL.  What is to order BOL

 

 

 

Ajith Sir

Question Criteria for classification of chemical tankers

Question. Types of tank coating

Question. How do you inspect and report condition of tank

Question. How do you assess performance of framo pumps

Question. Pump stripping capacity

Question. Difference between chemicals and noxious substances

 

[Forwarded from Roy Plamoottil]

John.

3rd attempt

Question. Chemical tanker vetting

Question. Primary and secondary excitation

Question.  Critical equipment & critical score

Question Critical equipment & critical score

Question. Casualty investigation code

Question. FSA Fmea

Question. Annual, intermediate, renewal survey differences

Question. Unclos, nationality & flag State duties

Question. How to close NC

Question. Exclusion in CLC & bunker convention

Question. Dispensation criterias in STCW

Question. Types of audit in ism/Why interim doc in ism

Question. Ows old & new difference ,with mepc circular number

Question. How to carry out Ows annual, intermediate & renewal survey

Question. ME damaged, crew injured- how to prepare for h&m, p&I

Question. PSC onboard, ows not working.how to convince him & get permission to sail till next port

 

 

[Forwarded from Sujith Samani]

John 2 nd attempt

Question.  latest amendment in IG

Question. Steel renewal in tankers

Question. Tank entry and hot work of cargo tank.

Question. Amendment for freefall life boat / Amendment for davit launch liferaft

Question.  Hotcorrosion

Question. Dewpoint

Question. Cloud point

Question. FOBAS calculator, FOBAS abbreviation

Question.  Eedi/ Eeoi

Done

 

 [Forwarded from Sumit Sikka]

John sir

First attempt ( 29th jan 2019)

Question. Shipping Organizations other than IMO

Question. what is unclos

Question. All conventions under UNCLOS

Question. CLC convention/ Who take care of CLC

Question. Types of Insurance’s

Question. what is EEDI

Question. How to calculate reference line

Question. EEDI technical file contents

Question. Restriction on incineration with on-board incinerator as per annex -6

Question. Various certificates under annex -6

Question. How to get IEEC .

 [Forwarded from Mohit

04/01/2019]

John sir

Attempt 1

Question. Requirement of IAPP Survey

Question. Requirements of IEEC Survey

Question. what is attained EEDI. How u calulate

Question. What is required EEDI and how u calculate. 

Question. Damage stability criteria

 Question. What are subdivision load line 

Question. what  surveyor will inspect in passenger ship safety survey with respect to loadline.

Question. Difference between heavy propeller curve and light propeller curve.

Question. Recent amendment in container safety.

Question. Dispensation criterias in STCW

Question. what are lettered rules and number rules.

Question. Artificial General  average 

Question. THERP

Question. what are different type of calls in P and I .  

Question. What is Fire lance ?