Jan 2026.
Written paper
Question. Reducing the speed of main propulsion engines is considered to be the simplest and most practical short-term solution for lowering GHG emissions from ships. What are the drawbacks and dangers of operating main propulsion two stroke marine engines at low speeds for extended periods of time? How can these issues be resolved and the risks associated with low speed operation reduced?
Question. Define Communication. Enumerate and discuss the different types of communications. Discuss the various barriers to effective communication. You are carrying out a Main engine decarbonisation and the work is carried out in two groups, one working on the 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. [2022/JAN/05, 2020/MAR/05, 2019/FEB/02 – 2019/APR/08 – 2019/JUN/01 –
Question. What are the principles of modern salvage law? What is general average?
Explain with context to general average (i) Entitlement (ii) Artificial (iii) Adjustment (iv) Contestation.
Question. A VLCC suffered hull damage following a tank explosion and sank after a few days while undergoing salvage operations in the territorial sea of a coastal state. Discuss ship-owner's protections with reference to (a) marine insurance and (b) liabilities under international conventions. [ Jan 2026].
Question. Corrosion is considered to pose a considerable danger to ships hulls, cargo and ballast tanks, discuss the following:
i. Influence of temperature on the corrosion rate of cargo and water ballast tanks.
ii. Causes of coating deterioration in cargo and ballast tanks.
iii. Describe how
an assessment of the coating condition helps to be aware of the tank corrosion
status.
Question. Control of disease vectors
is necessary for maintenance of health on board ships. What is the Role of the
WHO organisation in this regard and which are the national agencies tasked with
the maintenance of the ship and the crew in good health? What are the different
certificates issued to a vessel for maintenance of the ship in good health? Who
can issue these certificates in
2025/NOV/03 – 2025/DEC/01
Question. State the UNCLOS requirements for member States
(a) to register
ships flagged with them and (b) to control safety, pollution and social aspects
of ships. (c) What mechanisms are used in
Question.
a) State the applicable regulation of SOLAS and MARPOL under which it is mandatory for a flag state to conduct an investigation into any casualty.
b) Briefly write the salient points of casualty investigation code and the recommended practices for a safety investigation into a marine casualty or marine incident
c) What do you understand by the term very serious marine casualty?
Question. a) How is Human Element issue addressed in STCW code.
b) Discuss the IMO guidance on fatigue mitigation and management on board ships