Q9. (a) Describe the background and relevance of the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001.
(b)Define the following under Bunker Convention and explain how they differ from other similar Convention such as CLC’92.
(i) Pollution damage
(ii) Bunker oil
(iii) Time limits for claims
(iv) Exclusions.
Q3. a) Although it is possible to remove CO2 from exhaust gases e.g by chemical conversion, yet this is not considered feasible onboard a ship. Briefly describe the reasons.
b) Emissions reduction technologies are mainly relevant to pollutants within exhaust gases i.e NOx, Sox, PM, CH4, NMVOC. Describe briefly the technological options for reducing these emissions.
Q3. A. Explain the factors that are considered in the development of critical equipment and systems onboard ship.
B. Give your opinion on the importance of identifying critical equipment and systems onboard ship.
Q4. A. Discuss the rights and expectations of seafarers in relation to occupational safety as per maritime labour conventions.
B. What are the potential problems that can happen due to differences in age, gender, language, nationality and culture? What are the steps to be taken to reduce possible discrimination?
Q8. In an unfortunate incident of Main Engine Crank case explosion on your vessel, the main engine was badly damaged and two engine room personnel suffered serious injuries. Explain how you will present the vessel for subsequent inspections by P&I and H&M insurance companies with special emphasis on the records and documents required in each case to ensure that only genuine claims are honored.
Q9. Explain the significance of propeller curves. Enumerate the safety margins in relation to the propeller operations.
Q7. (A). Explain Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) with relevant examples.
(B). Construct the Fault tree for “Engine Starting Failure” i.e., the engine speed goes down and finally stops.
Q2. Referring to the latest IMO “Code on noise level onboard Ships”. Define and explain the following terms
a) A-weighted equivalent sound level b) C-weighted equivalent sound level
c) Sound Pressure Levels d) Weight sound Reduction Index
Q7. With reference to Port State control enumerate on the following (i) Regional cooperation / agreements. (ii) Future of port State control. (iii) Is port State control an effective tool for ship safety?
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