Oct 2023
Question.
Optimization of hull Forms is
recognized as means to improve energy efficiency of ships.
Question.
a) What is the purpose of annual
surveys?
b) Give a
list of items that would be examined by a surveyor during annual survey.
c) Also explain condition of class. What impact condition of class has on a ship's commercial VS. technical aspects? .
Question.
With reference to PSC enumerate on
the following
a) regional co-operation/ agreements b) Future of PSC c)
Is PSC an effective tool for ship safety?
Question.
Explain the following modern
methods of turbo charging —
a) Pulse
converter system b) Sequential turbo charging c) 2 stage turbo
charging d) Variable geometry turbo charger.
Question.
a) Tier
2 and 3 emission regulation on main engine
b) Primary
NOx reduction vis-a-vis
secondary NOx reduction measures.
c) SCR
for NOx Emission Reduction.
d) Scavenge Air Moisturizing & Exhaust Gas Recirculation for ME.
Question.
What is the aim and function of
GISIS? (Global Integrated Shipping Information System of the
IMO).
Recently
GISIS updated its module on fuel oil to help compliance with Annex VI.
Discuss the usefulness of this module for reporting and analysing information on compliant fuel oil.
Question.
b) Explain the terms: Plaintiff, Defendant, Privity and Unlimited liability.
Question.
Describe the background and relevance of
the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution
Damage, 2001.
a) Pollution
damage b) Bunker oil c) Time limits for claims d) Exclusions
Question.
a) Discuss principles and
the steps of root cause analysis. Differentiate between proximate cause and
root cause.
Accident
causation models often state 'active failures' and 'latent failures.
Giving suitable examples discuss these terms.
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