DieselShip's Online Content Library

Q1. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls is one of the sustainable development’s goals of the U.N. With brief introduction on gender equality, discuss the following. (16)

a. Why gender balance is required?

b. Discuss various initiatives taken by the government of India and the international maritime organisation towards gender equality in shipping.

c. How would you as the Chief engineer of a ship which has women seafarers ensure that these initiatives have the desired impact?

Q3. (a) List out the differences in the ME engine, as compared to conventional MC engine?

(b) What is the purpose of the HPS system? What is meant by the HCU- which components are included in this?

(c)  Briefly explain ELFI/FIVA valve function.

(d) Describe the differences in the working of the fuel pumps (Called Fuel Pressure Boosters) in ME engines, as compared to fuel pumps of conventional engines.

Q4. (a) Describe the structure of IMO. Specify the responsibilities and work done by the Assembly, the Council and various main committees. What role do the sub committees perform in supporting the main committees? (8)

(b) Define a convention. Explain the differences in international instruments such as Convention, Protocol, Code and Resolution. Give at least one example of each. (8)

Q4. What are the key objectives and measures outlined in the IMO's revised strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships? Discuss the short-term, mid-term, and long-term goals, and the potential impact on the maritime industry. (16)

Q5. a) What are the requirements for ship identification number marking and the Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) under SOLAS Chapter XI-1? Explain their significance in enhancing maritime safety. (8)

b) What is the Enhanced Survey Program (ESP) under SOLAS, and what type of vessels are subject to these enhanced surveys? Explain the key components and objectives of ESP. (8)

Q6. Referring to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, Discuss:

a) Flag state obligations. (8)

b) Port state obligations. (8)

Q1. A) Explain the significance of propeller curves. Enumerate the safety margins in relation to the propeller operations.

B) Using typical engine power versus engine speed diagram and propeller demand curves, discuss the relation between the maximum rated output of the propulsion plant and the power for which the propeller is designed.

Q8. a) What is the New Jason Clause and how does it protect shipowners in cases of general average? Discuss the implications of this clause for both shipowners and cargo owners in the event of a maritime emergency. (8)

b) Explain the 3/4ths Collision Clause in maritime insurance and discuss its implications for both the insurer and the shipowner. How does this clause influence the behaviour of shipowners in terms of risk management and vessel operation. (8)

Q9. Write short notes on:

A. Tier II and III emission regulation on main engine. (4)

B. Homogenizers for water emulsion. (4)

C. Selective Catalytic Reduction for NOx Emission Reduction. (4)

D. NOX Technical file. (4)