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Feb 2019.

Question.

To operate engines in compliance 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 owners, operators and crew. From the chief engineers perspective explain the following briefly.
Cylinder lubrication strategies. Cat fines related issues. Fuel change over procedure.

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 vessel in which you are the c/e is about to be laid up for 3 months for commercial reason

All equipment and machinery on board require to be preserved during lay up period for recommissioning when required.

Describe the action you will take as c/e to prepare the main propulsion diesel engine for preserving during lay up period.

Question.

Define a unseaworthy ship  within the meaning of MS Act 1958, as amended.

Explain detainable deficiency with reference to a PSC inspection and

Describe the procedure to be followeed for timely release of a vessel detained for serious structural deficiencies under PSC. 

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 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
Illustrate the salient features factors for on board training and standards of competence as laid down on STCW 95 chapter III under line the specific roles a chief engineer needs to perform towards necessary satisfactory training of engine room personnel under these parameters what will be criteria for evaluating competence for on board training by a chief engineer.

Question

Explain the key features of UNCLOS. Enumerate the key areas covered under the convention.

Question

With reference to “ISM Code” write short notes on

(a) Role of company office

(b) Advantage of drills and exercises

(c ) Documented procedure

(d) Management Review