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Q1.  A. What do you understand by unseaworthy vessel within the meaning of the MSA 1958 as amended? B. What according to you is the difference between unseaworthy and unsafe ship

C. What are the obligation of the owner to crew with respect seaworthiness?

Q2.  A. What is the definition of company as per ism code and list out the safety management objectives of the company as per ism code? How the company verifies the satisfactory implementation of the ism code requirement?

B. As a Chief Engineer you have joined a vessel which is about to undertake a six month round voyage. Underline and describe the key issues that you will inspect, check, prepare, establish and maintain towards proper Planned Maintenance of Engine Room and associated areas under ISM Codes.

Q3. A. State the applicable regulation of SOLAS and MARPOL under which it is mandatory for a flag state to conduct an investigation into any casualty; B. Write briefly the salient points of casualty investigation code and the recommended practices for a safety investigation into a marine casualty or marine incident; C. What do you understand by the term “very serious marine casualty”?

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.

Q3.  As a Chief Engineer describe the procedure you would employ for bunkering at a port for ascertaining / receiving correct grade / quantity of oil from the shore supply authorities.  In case of a dispute over lube oil / fuel oil received on board; describe the actions you will take under circumstances.  What are the applicable provisions under MAPOL 73/78, Annex VI Regulations?

Q6. Explain the influence of following external factors in higher consumption of fuel oil and how at best they could be controlled? (i) Ship's hull condition (ii) Weather condition (iii) Maintenance of different equipment’s in a fuel oil system (iv) Damage to propeller blades

Q7. What is Bill of Lading? What precautions are to be observed before signing a Bill of Lading under voyage charter and time charter?

Q5.  Differentiate the salient considerations taken during Survey of a ship under 1) Bare-boat charter, 2) Voyage charter & 3) Time charter. As the Chief Engineer on board, explain with reasons, which of the three Surveys is most demanding and exhaustive and why?

Q8.  A second hand single hull VLCC built in 1990 is to be taken over.  The vessel is to be registered under Indian flag, as Chief Engineer / Owner representative, what aspects you would look for, with respect to; i. SOLAS 74; ii. MARPOL 73/78; iii. Crew accommodation; iv. Machinery / boilers; v. Previous survey report

Q3.  A. State the difference between an audit and survey.  B. State the action taken by a recognized organization carrying out ISM certification on behalf of the Administration towards handling of an ISM certificate in case:  (i) When there is an evidence of a major non conformity (ii) When non conformities are found (iii) When an extension of the Safety Management Certificate is requested for (iv) When revision of an entry for a certificate is requested for Under What circumstances SMC and DOC may be invalidated?