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Q3. A. State the applicable regulation of SOLAS and MARPOL under which it is mandatory for a flag state to conduct an investigation into any casualty; B. Write briefly the salient points of casualty investigation code and the recommended practices for a safety investigation into a marine casualty or marine incident; C. What do you understand by the term “very serious marine casualty”?

Q9. Explain the influence of a charter on operation of propulsion and other ship board machineries during a voyage. After taking over ship as Chief Engineer you have been informed that ship is on time charter and has a history of unforeseen auxiliary machinery breakdown at sea. State the different options you have and actions you would take as Chief Engineer prior to the commencement of voyage.

Q1. With respect to Energy Efficiency Design Index explain in details the following;

A. Required Energy Efficiency Design Index;

B. Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index;

Q5. A). How is Human Element issue addressed in STCW code.

B). Discuss the IMO guidance on fatigue mitigation and management on board ships

Q2. A) What is meant by Strategic Management? Explain the significance of strategic management in working of an organization. B). Define strategy and tactics. Differentiate between strategy and tactic giving examples

Q6. (a) Discuss International Maritime Organization (IMO) Data Collection System (DCS) for fuel oil consumption of ships covering following:

(i) Applicability of ship size (GT)

(ii) When the requirement of Data Collection System (DCS) entered into force;

(iii) What data required to collect ship;

(iv) The aggregated data is submitted to who and when (frequency) to submit;

(v) Relevance of SEEMP pertaining to Data Collection System (DCS)

(b) List out the main differences between the EU Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) regulation and International Maritime Organization (IMO) Data Collection System (DCS).

Q6. A. State the circumstance which may lead to suspension or withdrawal of class.

B. Explain the following terms used by the classification societies.

(i) Period of Class,      (ii) Anniversary date;                             (iii) Survey time window;

(iv) Memoranda;         (v) Statutory recommendation.        (vi) Condition of class;

Q8. With reference to MLC answer the following;

(a) Why a new conversion needed when you already have ILO requirements;

(b) Explain the structure of the convention with titles;

(c) What are the rights and expectations of seafarers in relation to occupational safety. Discuss.

(d) Briefly discuss DMLC Part I and Part II covering welfare points for seafarers

Q9. What is the purpose of IMO’s Liability and compensation conventions in relation to pollution due to oil and NLS? Name and conventions. State the salient features of Bunkers convention and explain why this convention was needed.