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Q1.  A. What do you understand by unseaworthy vessel within the meaning of the MSA 1958 as amended? B. What according to you is the difference between unseaworthy and unsafe ship

C. What are the obligation of the owner to crew with respect seaworthiness?

Q9. To operate engines in compliance with the new IMO 2020 Sulphur limits 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) Compatibility issues between fuel bunkered at differed ports.

(c) Procedures employed for preparing fuel oil tanks onboard.

Q5. Your owners have asked you to propose suitable retrofit for your ship with Ballast water Management Equipment, Give a reasoned response.

You may make any assumptions but list the assumptions in the beginning.

Q4. You as Chief Engineer are required to inform your Company with respect to inspection of propellers in dry dock during which you a surface crack on one of the blades. State the steps taken by you as Chief Engineer for successful handling of the situation.

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.

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.

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.

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.