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Q1. Give a brief history and necessity towards formation of UNCLOS? What are its important highlights? Under context explain (i) Territorial sea (ii) Contiguous Zone (iii) Exclusive Economic Zone (iv) Continental Self (v) High Seas

Q2.  While approaching a port an accident took place, resulting in grounding of the vessel.  A team of surveyors carried out inspection of the vessel and official records.  Company has advised you to submit the report along with the relevant Log book records for formulating an opinion regarding cause of grounding.  In cases the grounding was not due to machinery failure, same may be brought out in the report to underline that machineries were functioning satisfactorily.

Q3. With respect to survey and certification state the circumstance which may lead to suspension or withdrawal of class and explain the following terms used by the classification societies. A. Anniversary date; B. Condition of class; C. Window period for survey; D. Memoranda; E. Addition note; F. Statutory recommendation.

Q4. Explain the different machinery related emergency situations that are dealt as documented procedures under "emergency preparedness". Underline the salient actions that are documented in dealing with (i) Main Engine Failure (ii) Steering failure (iii) Boiler automation failure (iv) Scavenge fire. (v) Electrical Failure (vi) Automation Failure.

Q7. A. What are P&I clubs? Describe how P&I clubs collect fund from ship-owners;

B. What are the risks that are covered under the term “protection” and “indemnity?”

Q6. Suggest with reasons, why each of the following courses of action are appropriate of a operating in heavy seas: A. Frequently sounding of all hold bilges; B. Frequently sounding of bilges in chain locker, fore and aft peak tanks, cofferdams and void spaces; C. Sound all fuel, fresh water and ballast tanks; D. If satisfied with A.,B. and C. trim ship by the stern and correct any list; E. Reduce speed of the main engine.

Q7. As Chief Engineer on board, stress the issues you will address for lack of motivation, different in attitude and to increase sense of competitiveness for better management and effective cont.

Q9. Explain the influence of a charter on operation of propulsion and other ship board machineries during a voyage. After taking over ship as Chief Engineer you have been 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 Chief Engineer prior to the commencement of voyage.

Q9. 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?