April  2021

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Question.
State the UNCLOS requirement for member states to register ships flagged with them and to control safety, pollution, and civil /social aspects of ship
What mechanism is used in India to comply with these requirements

 

 

 

 

Question.

A ship sustained damages on hull while berthing.

As a Chief Engineer officer of this ship, write a dry dock specification for the repair of the following damage that has occurred, stating what factors have to be considered when costing the repairs.

Your inspection revealed that on port side there is a damage to shell plating. You observed a deep dent on shell plating of 20 mm thick for approximately 2 square meter.

This shell plating has to be removed and replaced along with the relevant damaged stiffeners which have been set up.

 

 

 

Question
Which engine development and retrofitting were adopted by engine manufactures to enable hassle free slow steaming and ultra slow steaming of ships

 

 

Question
Explain Abraham moslows theory of motivation. As chief engineer on board stress the issues you will address for lack of motivation difference in attitude and increase sense of competitiveness for better management and effective control.

 

 

 

 

Question
The IMO has made several codes mandatory. Explain,

What are the advantages of making codes in addition to conventions and purpose of making them mandatory

What is the importance of “FSS Code” and “FTP Code” in respect of fire related regulations?

 

 

Question
The power and RPM relationships of the diesel engine and the propeller attached to it are different.

Explain with the help of proper sketches how both are matched by choosing the design point for the propeller.

What happens when the ship goes into service and the resistance increases.

 

 

 

Question
formal Safety Assessment (FSA) is being widely used in the rule making processes of IMO.

Narrate the objectives, characteristics and processes of the FSA, with specific explanation regarding Hazard Identification, Risk Analysis and Cost Benefit Assessment.

 

 

 

Question
The ESP ( Enhanced Survey Programme) is applicable to bulk carriers and tankers.

(a)        Explain the special risks of these two types of ships that has prompted the ESP.

(b)        Citing casualty statistics, explain how does age of the ship relate to these risks?

(c)        State the major requirements of inspections under this programme.

(d)       What   is contained in the ESP document or file?

 

 

 

Question
Trace the development of crude oil tankers from single hull to double hull configuration.

Discuss the features of a modern double hull crude oil carrier with regard to speed, freeboard and pollution control.