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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.

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. 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.

Q5. A successful voyage for a Chief Engineer is a combination of trouble free run of machineries, optimum use of fuel, minimum interpersonal conflicts and less intervention from shore authorities.  Considering the ship as an Organization how this can be best achieved?

Q5. With reference to Marine Insurance, write short notes on following:

(a) Port of Refuge

(b) Particular Average and General Average

(c) Total Loss and Constructive Loss.

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.

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.

Q2. Explain the following maritime terms: -

A. Charter Party;

B. Freight;

C. Bare Boat charter;

D. Bill of Lading;

E. Lay time,  Demurrage and Off-hire.

Q9. State the responsibilities and liabilities, under the Hague-Visible Rules of:

A. The Shipper

B. The Shipowners

And explain the difference between the Hague rules and Hague-Visby Rule.