Q3. You are the chief engineer of a vessel that has suffered a minor fire in the engine room that burned off the wiring to essential pumps. Temporary repairs were made to get the vessel underway. Write a letter to the company head office describing the incident as to how the fire took place and what corrective and preventive steps have you taken. What arrangements do you suggest to affect a permanent repair at the next port of call?
Q3. Explain the associated key factors and activities to ensure PMS on board ships and ISM code with the following terms
A. Corrective action process; B. Developing and improving maintenance records; C. Systematic approach of maintenance; D. Maintenance intervals; E. Inspections
Q8. You as a Chief Engineer are asked by your company to carry out internal audit of the deck-department under the ISM Code. How would you carry out the audit & which areas would you lay emphasis on during the audit?
Q4. A. What are the various statutory Certificates carried on board oil tanker, and their validity? Mention the Conventions, under which they are issued, giving the reference of their Conventions.
B. Explain Harmonization of Statutory Certificates under the SOLAS 74/88 Convention. If a period of a statutory Certificate has just expired and a port is having inadequate survey facility, state the actions you will take in compliance with the provisions of SOLAS.
Q6. Why does a ship require Marine Insurance cover? Explain Hull Claims and Cargo Claims related with Marine Insurance. State the related documents and information required from the ship in this regard highlighting their validity.
Q2. Classification societies are Recognized Institutions and play an important role implementation of national and international regulations. State the limitations of the highlighting them with reasons. List the statutory services undertaken by a classification on behalf of Administration.
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?
Q4. Detail the inspection that you as the new CE on an Oil Tanker/Gas carrier would make on joining the ship with regard to (1) Stability (2) Damage Control (3) Critical Machinery
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?
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