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Q1. With reference to the burning of residual fuel, State with reasons, EACH of the following.

(a) FIVE main problems associated with burning residual fuel oil in medium speed engines;

(b) How the problems mentioned in Q1(a) may be minimized in order to ensure that a medium speed engine may be operated in an acceptable manner;
(c) The procedure you, as Chief Engineer would adopt in order to ensure that bunkers of the correct quantity and specification were ordered and accepted on board.

Q2. The vessel in which you are the Chief Engineer is about to be laid up for 3 months for commercial reasons. All equipment and machinery on board require to be preserved during the lay-up period for re-commissioning when required. Describe the actions you will take as Chief Engineer to prepare the Main Propulsion diesel engine for preserving during the lay-up period.

Q3. Discuss the new generation marine diesel engines. With specific reference to any make, describe in detail the fuel injection system used. Compare the ‘Emission’ and ‘Economy’ modes of such engines.

Q3. Discuss the capital, voyage and operating costs of ship operation and explain Chief Engineer’s role in optimizing them. What are the modern management principles used in Inventory control?

Q2. What are the UNCLOS provisions concerning ship’s flag and nationality? In observation of UNCLOS what the duties are of flag States and how is it enforced?

Q7. Stress is one of the factors affecting the performance of an individual. What are the primary strategies that may be employed for copying with stress affected personnel?  How these elements can be best implemented in ships personnel motivating them for better team work?

Q9. With reference to “ISM Code” write short notes on

(a) Role of company (b) Advantage of drills and exercises

(c) Documented procedures               (d) Management Review.

Q6. Explain the following maritime terms: - A. Charter Party; B. Lay time; C. Bill of Lading; D. Off-hire clause; E. Contract of affreightment.

Q1. With regards to Minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a ship, as per (MLC) 2006, write a short note on the following:

(a) Minimum age to work on a ship;

(b) Medical certification for duties on board;

(c) Training and Qualification;

(d) Recruitment and Placement.