April 2019.
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.
Discuss with merits and demerits
of different principles used to operate reciprocating internal-combustion
engines on gas, with special focus on the following:
a. Pre-mixed Low pressure Gas injection.
High-pressure Gas injection Diesel- Gas engines.
Question.
To operate engines in compliance with
the new sulphur limits in sulphur
emission control areas (SECAs) and to prepare the
engine and auxiliaries for the changes in fuel characteristics, is a challenge
for owners, operators and crews. From the Chief Engineer s perspective, explain
the following briefly:- a) Cylinder lubrication strategics. b) Cat-fines related issues. Fuel change-over procedures.
Question.
Referring to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, discuss:-
Flag State & Port State responsibilities.
On-board & On-shore Complaint Procedures.
Detainable deficiencies.
Grievance Redressal Mechanisms for Indian
seafarers.
Question.
Describe the general structure* of
a Ballast Water Treatment (BWT) System, highlighting the following methods of
treatment:-
UV
Treatment method
Gas
Treatment method
Electrolysis
method
Magnetic Separation method.
Question.
Describe the background and
relevance of the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution
Damage, 2001. Define the following under Bunker Conventions and explain how
they differ from other similar Conventions such as CLC'92:- .
Pollution
damage
Bunker
oil
Time
limits for claims
Exclusions
Question
Discuss the procedure of entry
into force of an IMO Convention after its Adoption? State the provision and its
importance towards entry into force of the convention.
For a
convention of important technical nature state the general rules/ conditions
observed by the states for its entry into force. Explain the terms (i) Accession (ii) Signature subject to Ratification,
acceptance or approval.
Question
Define communication.
Enumerate and discuss the different types of communication
Discuss the various barriers to effective communication on
ship.
You are doing main engine decarburization and the work is
carried out in two groups, one working on 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.
Question.
The initial imo strategy for GHG
reduction adopted at MEPC 72 is the first milestone set out in the Roadmap for
developing a comprehensive IMO Strategy on reduction of GHG emissions
from ships:
Define the Objectives of this Initial Strategy
State
the levels of ambition identified in the Initial strategy.
List
out the small , mid
and Long term candidate measures with possible timelines as discussed in
imo strategy for reduction of ghg