Q1. With regards to ordering and receiving fuel bunker on board answer the following; A. The importance of correct bunker specification including the relevant ISO standard; B. How will you ensure that a representative sample is drawn during bunkering; C. How will you ensure that in case of bunker disputes especially with regards to quality the sample from the vessel will be acceptable for verification?
Q2. A. With respect to refrigeration gases used on board vessels answer the following; B. Explain ozone depleting potential of conventional ref gases; C. Name alternative refrigeration gases available and being used on board; D. Explain the steps you will take to ensure that release of refrigeration gases from the plant is minimized during normal operation and during maintenance activities.
Q3. A. Explain the following modern methods of turbo charging - i. Pulse converter system; ii. Sequential turbo charging; iii. 2 stage turbo charging; iv. Variable geometry turbo charger.
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.
Q8. A. What is bill of lading? B. What precautions are to be observed before signing a B/L under voyage charter and time charter? C. Differentiate the salient considerations taken during Survey of a ship under 1) Bare-boat charter, 2) Voyage charter & 3) Time charter. D. As the Chief Engineer on board, explain with reasons, which of the three Surveys is most demanding and exhaustive and why?
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
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