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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?

Q4. Discuss with merits and demerits of different principles used to operate reciprocating internal-combustion engines on gas, with special focus on the following:
a. Pre-mixed Low-pressure Gas injection.
b. High-pressure Gas injection Diesel - Gas engines.

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.

Q4. Referring to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, discuss:

a) Flag State & Port State responsibilities.

b)On-board & On-shore Compliant Procedures.

c) Detainable deficiencies.

d) Grievance Redressal Mechanisms for Indian seafarers.

Q7. Describe the general structure of a Ballast Water Treatment (BWT) System, highlighting the following methods of treatment: -
a) UV Treatment method
b) Gas Treatment method
c) Electrolysis method
d) Magnetic Separation method.

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.

Q7. Discuss the procedure of entry into force of An IMO convention after its adoption? State the provision and its importance towards entry into force of the convention. For a convention of important technical nature state the general rules/conditions observed by the states for its entry into force. Explain the terms (i) Accession (ii) Signature subject to Ratification, acceptance or approval.

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.

Q9. The initial IMO strategy for GHG reduction adopted at MEPC 72 is the first milestone set out in the roadmap for developing a comprehensive IMO strategy on reduction of GHG emissions from ships:

(a) Define the objectives of this Initial Strategy.

(b) State the levels of ambition identified in the Initial Strategy.

(c) List out the small term, mid-term and long term candidate measures with possible timelines as discussed in the IMO Strategy for reduction of GHG emissions.