Aug 2021

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Question.

Write short notes on Casualty investigation code and IMO member state audit scheme.

Question.

Periodical Lube Oil Analysis, its correct interpretation and corrective measures are of critical significance for the maintenance of marine machinery. With reference to the modern analysis techniques employed for the condition of L.O, discuss the following:
a). Elemental (Spectrometric) Analysis; 
b). Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy ;
c). Particle Count
d). Base Number Vs Acid Number

Question.

India, one of the world’s five major ship recycling countries, has acceded to the IMO Hong Kong Convention, the treaty that will set global standards for safe and environmentally sound ship recycling.
Discuss the key features of “The Hong Kong International convention for the safe and environmentally sound Recycling of Ships”.

Question.

(a) Discuss what you understand by directional stability and manoeuvring. How are these attributes provided in a ship?

(b) Using typical engine power versus engine speed diagram and propeller demand curves, discuss the relation between the maximum rated output of the propulsion plant and the power for which the propeller is designed.

Question

What are P&I clubs? How P&I clubs collect funds from ships what are the risks covered under P&I.

Question.

Describe the background and relevance of the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001.

Define the following under Bunker Convention and explain how they differ from other similar Conventions such as CLC’92:-

Pollution damage

Bunker oil

Time limits for claims

Exclusions.

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.

Elaborate the influences of a Charterer on operation of propulsion and other shipboard machineries during a voyage.

After taking over a ship as a Chief Engineer you have been informed that the ship is on a time-charter and has a history of unforeseen auxiliary machinery breakdown at sea. State the different options you have and actions you would take as a Chief Engineer prior to the commencement of voyage?

Question.

(a) What is meant by Strategic Management? Explain the significance of Strategic Management in the working of an organization.

(b)Define Strategy and Tactics. Differentiate between strategy and Tactics giving examples.