Dec 2016.
Question.
What are the ongoing developments at the IMO with respect to the technical and operational measures to be invoked on board ships for combating green house gas emissions from ships?
Question.
In whose interest and by whom the vetting inspection on oil tankers are carried out.
How will you systematically prepare a 25 yrs old crude oil tanker for a vetting inspection.
What kind of vetting inspection are carried out on chemical tankers
Question
With reference to PSC inspection, explain various codes used to represent actions to be taken by the vessel against deficiencies reported.
Your IOPP equipment is not operational for want of spares awaited in the next port of call. How will you represent your case to a PSCO for voyage permission till next port of call?
Question
What are the principal reasons responsible for compounding of machinery vibration in connection with operation of a long stroke diesel engines and associated machinery arrangements? What are the key factors for excitations generated by the engines?
Question
What are the UNCLOS provisions concerning ship’s flag and nationality? In observing the provisions of UNCLOS, what are the duties of the flag state and how they are enforced.
Question
State the applicable regulation of SOLAS and MARPOL under which it is mandatory for a flag state to conduct an investigation into any casualty.
Write briefly the salient points of casualty investigation code and recommended practices for a safety investigation into a marine casualty or marine incident.
What do you understand by the term" very serious marine casualty."
Question
With respect to refrigeration gases used on board vessels answer the following.
Explain ozone depleting potentional of conventional ref gases.
Name alternative refrigeration gases available and being used on board
Explain the steps you will take to ensure that release of refrigeration gases from the plant is minimised during normal operation and during maintenance activities.
Question
Explain the following modern methods of turbo charging
Pulse converter system
Sequential turbo charging
2 stage turbo charging
Variable geometry turbo charger.
Question
State the circumstances which may lead to suspension or withdrawal of class explain the terms (i) period of class (ii) anniversary date (iii) survey time window (iv) memoranda (v) recommendations
Nov 2016.
Question
Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of implementation of ISM code on ships.
Would you recommend ISM implementation of ISM code on your ship? Give convincing reasons for your recommendation
Question
Although it is possible to remove Co2 from exhaust gases e.g. by chemical conversion. Yet this is not considered feasible on board ship. Briefly describe the reasons.
Emission reduction technologies are mainly relevant to pollutants within exhaust gases
i.e. NOx, Sox, PM, CH4, NMVOC. Describe briefly the technological option for reducing these emission.
Question
Differentiate between third party liability and contractual liability. When may the ship seek to limit his liability? List the persons entitled to limit liability and claims entrusted.
Question
Discuss the rights and expectations of sea farers in relation to occupational safety as per maritime labor convention.
What are the potential problems that can happen due to difference in age gender language nationality and culture? What are the steps to be taken to reduce possible discrimination?
Question
With specific reference to any make sketch and describe the cylinder lubrication system used in new generation marine engines
How will you effect the optimum cylinder oil feed with varying sulphur content
Question
Explain in detail the significance of propeller curves
Enumerate the propeller safety margins in relation to propeller operation
Question
Explain fault tree analysis
Construct Fault tree analysis for marine engine starting failure.
Question
Discuss the capital voyage and operating cost of ship operation and explain chief engineer role in optimizing them.
What are the modern management principle used in inventory control.
Question
With reference to port PSC enumerate on the following (i) Regional co-operation/ agreements (ii) Future of PSC (iii) Is PSC an effective tool for ship safety?
Define a sub-standard vessel and give examples of detainable items under each of the IMO conventions.
Oct 2016.
Question
(i) Define the'-meaning of the term "conditions of assignment" as applied to ships.
(ii) State how conditions of assignment contribute towards the watertight integrity of ships.
(iii) Give reasons why conditions of assignment need periodic inspection, giving specific instances where they can be found to be less than fully effective.
Question
Elaborate some of the technological innovations adopted / developed to improve the overall plant efficicency of ships propulsion engine.
Describe fuel injection system in the cam shaft less engines of any of the two major slow speed engine makers.
Question
What are the UNCLOS provisions concerning ship’s flag and nationality? In observing the provisions of UNCLOS, what are the duties of the flag state and how they are enforced.
Question
Discuss a generic model of formal safety assessment FSA promulgated by the I.M.O, with brief explanation of the following terms.
cost effective index.
Human reliability analysis HRA.
Extended task analysis XTA.
Technique for human error rate prediction THERP.
Fault and event tree analysis.
Failure mode and effect analysis FMEA.
Question
Exhaust emission control is a major global issue and under serious consideration by world shipping. In this context, comment on the following,
Primary Nox reduction vis-a-vis secondary Nox reduction measures.
Scavenge Air Moisturizing & Exhaust Gas Recirculation for ME.
Question
What is the purpose of annual surveys? Give a list of items that would be examined by a surveyor during annual survey. Also explain condition of class. What impact condition of class has on a ship’s commercial/technical aspects?
Question
Discuss in detail the main function of a bill of lading and explain the reason for a bill of lading being made out to order in stead of to a named consignee.
Bill of lading is said to be evidence of the contract of carriage of goods.
Discuss any circumstances when a bill of lading may become the actual contract of carriage.
Discuss giving appropriate examples ratification. Ostensible authority in the law of agency
Question
Describe the salient features of latest IOPP equipment compared with the earlier version.
Discuss the latest guidelines for mandatory entries to be made in oil record book.
(b) Your ship is fitted with an approved comminuted & disinfected sewage system. State the criteria to be followed for discharge of sewage from such a system & what are the parameters to be considered for deciding the moderate rate of discharge for a particular ship.
Sept 2016.
Question
Describe the background and relevance of 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 convention such as CLC 92.
Pollution damage. Bunker oil. Time limit for claims. Exclusion.
Question
Discuss in detail the principle of total quality management
Explain how management techniques studied by you can be used in shipping / maritime industry.
Question
Discuss IEC and NEMA standards for marine electrical equipment
What required for marine electrical cables
How will you conform that electrical cables are suitable for intended use onboard.
Question
Discuss the capital voyage and operating cost of ship operation and explain chief engineer role in optimizing them.
What are the modern management principle used in inventory control.
Question
Describe the action of rudder in turning a ship.
Discuss the 3 phase of turn.
Question
Prepare a waste management plan for a port of your choice to comply with the requirement of the MARPOL Convention
Question
With reference to the modern analysis techniques employed for the condition anyalsis of L.O, discuss the following
Elemental [spectrometric] analysis
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy.
Particle count.
Base number Vs Acid number.
Question
How do the provision of 2010 amendments to STCW Convention intend to improve the technical and interpersonal competence of sea farers.
Question.
Your vessel, which had recently been dry docked, is showing a significant increase in fuel oil consumption. Frame a report, in the format of an e-mail message, addressed to the Engineer Superintendent. Discuss the related inspections made, findings established and suggestions for repair, if any.
Aug 2016.
Question
Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of implementation of ISM code on ships.
Would you recommend ISM implementation of ISM code on your ship? Give convincing reasons for your recommendation
Question
Although it is possible to remove Co2 from exhaust gases e.g. by chemical conversion. Yet this is not considered feasible on board ship. Briefly describe the reasons.
Emission reduction technologies are mainly relevant to pollutants within exhaust gases
i.e. NOx, Sox, PM, CH4, NMVOC. Describe briefly the technological option for reducing these emission.
Question
Differentiate between third party liability and contractual liability. When may the ship seek to limit his liability? List the persons entitled to limit liability and claims entrusted.
Question
Discuss the rights and expectations of sea farers in relation to occupational safety as per maritime labor convention.
What are the potential problems that can happen due to difference in age gender language nationality and culture? What are the steps to be taken to reduce possible discrimination?
Question
With specific reference to any make sketch and describe the cylinder lubrication system used in new generation marine engines
How will you effect the optimum cylinder oil feed with varying sulphur content
Question
Explain in detail the significance of propeller curves
Enumerate the propeller safety margins in relation to propeller operation
Question
Explain fault tree analysis
Construct Fault tree analysis for marine engine starting failure.
Question
Discuss the capital voyage and operating cost of ship operation and explain chief engineer role in optimizing them.
What are the modern management principle used in inventory control.
Question
With reference to port PSC enumerate on the following (i) Regional co-operation/ agreements (ii) Future of PSC (iii) Is PSC an effective tool for ship safety?
Define a sub-standard vessel and give examples of detainable items under each of the IMO conventions.
July 2016.
Question
Write short notes on casualty investing code and IMO member state audit scheme .
Question
What is meant by strategic management
Explain the significance of strategic management in the working of an organisation.
Define strategy and tactics
Differentiate between strategy and tactics giving examples.
Question
Describe the stage during which the power produced by the main engine of the ship is transformed in to effective power.
Discuss the essential sea trials manoeuvres [navigational trials] conducted and typical objectives of each test.
Question
Which engine development and retrofitting were adopted by engine manufactures to enable hassle free slow steaming and ultra slow steaming of ships
Question
What is human element issue addressed in STCW CODE.
Discuss the IMO Guidelines on fatigue mitigation and management on board ship.
Question
State the circumstances which may lead to suspension or withdrawal of class explain the terms (i) period of class (ii) anniversary date (iii) survey time window (iv) memoranda (v) recommendations
Question
Explain the influence of a charter on operation of propulsion and other ship board machineries during a voyage. After taking over ship as C/E you have informed that ship is on 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 C/E prior to the commencement of voyage
Question
With the latest emission control requirements, storage & purification of marine fuel oils onboard has become a
Challenge for chief engineers. Against this background, discuss:-
(a) Challenges with the traditional fuel purification systems on existing ships.
(b) Advanced computer based fuel cleaning system.
(c) Fuel storage & stability issues.
(d) Fuel oil additives & treatments.
Question
For onboard noise measurement as per IMO code on noise level on board ship explain the requirement regarding
Measuring conditions
Measuring equipment
Measurement procedures.
JUNE 2016.
Question
What are the various statutory Certificates carried on board oil tanker, and their validity?
Mention the Conventions, under which they are issued, giving the reference of their Conventions.
Explain Harmonization of Statutory Certificates under the SOLAS 74/88 Convention.
If a period of a statutory Certificate has just expired and a port is having inadequate survey facility, state the actions you will take, as per the provision stated in the Protocol of 1998 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974.
Question
Explain Hull Claims and Cargo Claims related with Marine Insurance. State the related documents and information required from the ship in this regard highlighting their validity.
Question
Although it is possible to remove Co2 from exhaust gases e.g. by chemical conversion. Yet this is not considered feasible on board ship. Briefly describe the reasons.
Emission reduction technologies are mainly relevant to pollutants within exhaust gases
i.e. NOx, Sox, PM, CH4, NMVOC. Describe briefly the technological option for reducing these emission.
Question
On a ship where you are employed as Chief Engineer, the vessel has UMS system for controlling engine room and a central scanning and data logging system for monitoring.
Explain the special attention you will pay to the specific data’s and formulate a chart for condition monitoring.
Highlight the tools in computer application you will use for making graphical representation, salient points and trend analysis
Question
Explain the associated key factors and activities to ensure PMS on board ships and ISM code with the following terms
Corrective action process
Developing and improving maintenance records
Systematic approach of maintenance
Maintenance intervals
Inspections
Question
With reference to record keeping onboard, discuss (i) the necessity of proper filing (ii) efficient control of follow up and verification activities (iii) accident investigation. Describe a situation onboard, which will highlight the importance of record keeping of above three cases.
Question
STCW 95 enlist the minimum requirements for familiarization, basic safety training and instruction to all seafarers. Underline the importance of the role of Chief Engineer of a ship in enforcing these elements of STCW training.
Question
What are the primary strategies for coping up stress effected personnel? How can these elements are best implemented in ships personnel motivating them for better team work.
Question
What are the principal reasons responsible for compounding of machinery vibration in connection with operation of a long stroke diesel engines and associated machinery arrangements? What are the key factors for excitations generated by the engines?
April 2016.
Question
Describe the background and relevance of 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 convention such as CLC 92.
Pollution damage. Bunker oil. Time limit for claims. Exclusion.
Question
To operate engines in complaince with the new sulphur limits in sulphur emission control areas and to prepare the engine and auxiliaries for change in fuel characteristics, is a challenge for onwers, operators and crew. From the chief engineers prespective explain the following briefly.
Cylinder lubrication strategies. Cat fines related issues. Fuel change over procedure.
Question
With reference to Port State Control Inspection,
(a) What are "clear ground" and "ISM related deficiencies" for a Port State Control Officer to conduct a more detailed inspections of the ship.
(b) List out five deficiencies, which may lead to detention of the vessel. Also enumerate the cause of such deficiency and preventive action you, as Chief Engineer, will take to avoid reoccurrence of such detainable deficiencies.
Question
What are the functional requirement of ISM.
How an internal audit helps in External Audit of a vessel? Name the salient issues addressed in the Internal Audit and the persons responsible to carry out the same.
Question
With introduction of the new generation of super long stroke engines and changed process parameter triggered by enviromental compliance rules cold corrosion of cylinder liner has grown to become a major issue for the latest generation of two stroke engines Discuss the causes and mitigation measures stressing on the following Increased jacket cooling water temperature. New cylinder liner designs New cylinder lubricators.
Question
With regards to minimum requirement for sea farers to work on a ship as per MLC 2006, write short notes on the following
Minmimum age to work on a ship.
Medical sertification for duties on board
Training and qualifications
Recruitment and placement
Question
What are P&I clubs? How P&I clubs collect funds from ships what are the risks covered under P&I
Question
What are the principles of modern salvage law? What is G.A, explain in context of G.A
a) Entitlement
b) Artificial adjustment
c) Contestation
Question
Periodic lube oil analysis its correct interpretation and corrective measures are of critical significance for the maintenamce of marine machineries. With reference to the modern analysis techniques employed for the condition anyalsis of L.O, discuss the following
Elemental [spectrometric] analysis
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy.
Particle count.
Base number Vs Acid number.
MARCH 2016.
Question
(i) Define the'-meaning of the term "conditions of assignment" as applied to ships.
(ii) State how conditions of assignment contribute towards the watertight integrity of ships.
(iii) Give reasons why conditions of assignment need periodic inspection, giving specific instances where they can be found to be less than fully effective.
Question
Elaborate some of the technological innovations adopted / developed to improve the overall plant efficicency of ships propulsion engine.
Describe fuel injection system in the cam shaft less engines of any of the two major slow speed engine makers.
Question
What are the UNCLOS provisions concerning ship’s flag and nationality? In observing the provisions of UNCLOS, what are the duties of the flag state and how they are enforced.
Question
Discuss a generic model of formal safety assessment FSA promulgated by the I.M.O, with brief explanation of the following terms.
cost effective index.
Human reliability analysis HRA.
Extended task analysis XTA.
Technique for human error rate prediction THERP.
Fault and event tree analysis.
Failure mode and effect analysis FMEA.
Question
Exhaust emission control is a major global issue and under serious consideration by world shipping. In this context, comment on the following,
Primary Nox reduction vis-a-vis secondary Nox reduction measures.
Scavenge Air Moisturizing & Exhaust Gas Recirculation for ME.
Question
What is the purpose of annual surveys? Give a list of items that would be examined by a surveyor during annual survey. Also explain condition of class. What impact condition of class has on a ship’s commercial/technical aspects?
Question
Discuss in detail the main function of a bill of lading and explain the reason for a bill of lading being made out to order in stead of to a named consignee.
Bill of lading is said to be evidence of the contract of carriage of goods.
Discuss any circumstances when a bill of lading may become the actual contract of carriage.
Discuss giving appropriate examples ratification. Ostensible authority in the law of agency
Question
Describe the salient features of latest IOPP equipment compared with the earlier version.
Discuss the latest guidelines for mandatory entries to be made in oil record book.
(b) Your ship is fitted with an approved comminuted & disinfected sewage system. State the criteria to be followed for discharge of sewage from such a system & what are the parameters to be considered for deciding the moderate rate of discharge for a particular ship.
Feb 2016.
To operate engines in complaince with the new sulphur limits in sulphur emission control areas and to prepare the engine and auxiliaries for change in fuel characteristics, is a challenge for onwers, operators and crew. From the chief engineers prespective explain the following briefly.
Cylinder lubrication strategies. Cat fines related issues. Fuel change over procedure.
Referring to the latest I.M.O. code on noise level on board ship define and explain the following terms
A-weighted equivalent sound level.
C- weighted equivalent sound level.
Sound pressure level.
Weighted sound reductuion index
Question
Any capital acquisition activity, like a ship acquisition, may be regarded as a four step process. Identify the four Steps and briefly explain the activities found in each of these steps.
Also, there are six methods of ship acquisition. Name them and briefly describe them.
Question
Why is dry-docking referred to as a major event in the maintenance of a ship?
As a Chief Engineer explain different steps that need consideration while planning a dry-docking project of a ship due for its first special survey.
Question
In an unfortunate incident of Main Engine Crank case explosion on your vessel, the main engine was badly damaged and two engine room personnel suffered serious injuries. Explain how you will present the vessel for subsequent inspections by P&I and H&M insurance companies with special emphasis on the records and documents required in each case to ensure that only genuine claims are honoured.
Question
With reference to port PSC enumerate on the following (i) Regional co-operation/ agreements (ii) Future of PSC (iii) Is PSC an effective tool for ship safety?
Question
Illustrate the provision kept towards establishing procedures for identification and testing of "critical" equipment under ISM Code. How the list of critical equipment and systems are made and on what factors are they dependent?
Question
SEE APRIL 2016
Describe the background and relevance of 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 convention such as CLC 92.
Pollution damage. Bunker oil. Time limit for claims. Exclusion.
Question
Question
With the latest emission control requirements, storage & purification of marine fuel oils onboard has become a
Challenge for chief engineers. Against this background, discuss:-
(a) Challenges with the traditional fuel purification systems on existing ships.
(b) Advanced computer based fuel cleaning system.
(c) Fuel storage & stability issues.
(d) Fuel oil additives & treatments.
Jan 2016
same as JAN 2018