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Question

Elaborate the influences of a Charterer on operation of propulsion and other ship-board machineries during a voyage. A ship on a time- charter if met with several unforeseen machinery breakdowns due to which the scheduled date cannot be met with, state the different options and actions a Chief Engineer on-board should undertake ?

Question.

To operate engines in compliance with the new IMO 2020 sulphur limits and to prepare the engine and auxiliaries for the changes in fuel characteristics, is a challenge for owners, operators and crews. From the Chief Engineer's perspective, explain the following briefly: -

Cylinder lubrication strategies.

Compatibility issues between fuels bunkered at different ports.

Procedures employed for preparing fuel oil tanks onboard.

Question

Guidelines on Maritime Cyber Risk Management are laid down in MSC-FAL.l/Circ.3. Considering these guidelines elaborate following:

(a)Name all the onboard systems which are prone for cyber risks due to vulnerabilities created by accessing, interconnecting or networking of such systems.

(b)Explain the Elements of Cyber risk management.

(c)With regard to Resolution MSC.428(98) on cyber risk management, what requirement is made mandatory for shipping companies (company holding Document of Compliance). Specify since when this requirement is enforced.

Question.

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

Flag State & Port State responsibilities.

On-board & On-shore Complaint Procedures.

Detainable deficiencies.

Grievance redressal Mechanisms for Indian seafarers.

Question

Define communication.

Enumerate and discuss the different types of communication

Discuss the various barriers to effective communication on ship.

You are doing main engine decarburization and the work is carried out in two groups, one working on cylinder head platform and the other group working in the bottom platform

Identify the areas in this operation where there can be a hazard due to failure of communication

Also suggest risk mitigation measures to mitigate this hazard of failure of communication.

Question.

With reference to MEPC 76. the combined technical and operational approaches to improve energy efficiency of ships and GHG reduction measures, explain the below mentioned new requirements:

(a)Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index(EEXI).

(b)Carbon Intensity Indicator(Cll) and Cll rating.

Question.

Improvements in Rudder efficiency can considerably contribute in improving propulsion effectiveness.

Discuss common rudder- efficiency improvement devices techniques currently in use, referring to the following:

(a)Rudder Thrust Fins.

(b)Asymmetric Rudders.

(c)Rudder Bulbs.

(d)Grim Vane Wheels.

Question.

With reference to marine insurance, write short notes on the following:

(a) Port of refuge.

(b) Particular average and General average.

(c) Total loss and Constructive loss.

Question.

With regard to Ballast Water Management Convention, explain below

(a) Ballast Water Exchange Standard.

(b) Ballast Water Performance standard.

(c) Treatment methods for ballast water.

(d) Approval methods for treatment system using active and non-active substances (c) What are the marine pollution problems related to port development such ballast water, dredging and spills from ships.

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