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Q1. Define communication. Enumerate and discuss the different types of communications. Discuss the various barriers to effective communication.

You are doing a main engine decarbonisation and the work is carried out in two groups, one working on the cylinder head platform and the other group working in the bottom platform. Identify the areas in this operation where there can be a hazard due to failure of communication. Also suggest risk mitigation measures to mitigate the hazard of failure of communication.

Q2. State the UNCLOS requirements for member States,

(a) to register ships flagged with them and

(b) to control safety, pollution and civil /social aspects of ships.

(c) What mechanism is used in India to comply with these requirements?

Q6. Referring to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 discuss:

a) Minimum requirements for sea farers to work on a ship;

b) Conditions of Employment;

c) Compliance and enforcement of the convention.

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. What are the engine developments & retrofitting which were adopted by engine manufacturers to enable hassle free slow steaming & ultra-slow steaming of ships?

Q3. With reference to port State control inspection;

(A) What are "clear grounds" and "ISM related deficiencies" for a Port State Control Officer to conduct a more detailed inspection of the ship?

(B) List out some deficiencies which may arise out of the PSC inspection of the vessel with respect to the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships, Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM), which may lead to detention of the vessel.

C. Explain whether a foreign vessel with serious deficiencies regarding the Ballast Water treatment system can be detained by the Indian PSCO. Provide reasoned response for your answer.

Q7. A. What are the principles of modern salvage law?

B. What is General Average,

C. Explain with context to General Average, i. Entitlement; ii. Artificial; iii. Adjustment; iv. Contestation

Q1. To operate engines in compliance with the new Sulphur limits in Sulphur emission control areas (SECAs) and to prepare the engine and auxiliaries for the changes in fuel characteristics, is a challenge for owners, operators and crews. From the Chief engineer’s perspective, explain the following briefly:

(a) Cylinder lubrication strategies;

(b) Cat-fines related issues;

(c) Fuel change-over procedures.

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.