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Q1. The vessel where you are posted as Chief Engineer is undergoing dry-docking and a serious fire occurs on the deck because of welding work. Illustrate the documented procedures to deal with such emergency and its advantage over non-documented actions? Explain the different ship related contingencies against which document procedures are maintained under emergency preparedness of ISM Codes. In case of a major pollution of oil from a ship how best the contingency plans in emergency preparedness help over other actions?

Q2. Describe the role of “port State Control” (PSC) and “flag State inspection” (FSI) in ensuring safety on vessels and a cleaner environment.  Enumerate the relevant regulations article and annexes of the concerned Convention which provides provisions for PSC.  State the grounds for PSC intervention and the grounds for subsequent detention of a vessel.

Q4. (a) The STCW 95 convention was amended in manila on 25th June 2010. What major changes and amendments were made for the engine department?

(b). Illustrate the salient factors for "Onboard Training" and standard of competence as laid but in the existing chapter III of the STCW 95 and the amended chapter III of STCW (Manila amendments). Underline the specific roles a chief engineer needs to perform towards satisfactory training of engine room personnel under the existing and new regulation. What will be the criteria for evaluating competence for onboard training by a chief engineer?

Q4. Give a brief background of ILO and salient points of Maritime Labor Convention, 2006 MLC, 2006).  When will the MLC, 206 come into force and what will happen to the existing Conventions on maritime labor.  What are the novel features of the MLC, 2006?

Q5. Briefly discuss the reasons for bulk carrier casualties in the last decade and explain how chapter XII provisions contribute to Bulk carrier safety.

Q6. (i) List the methods and aids to prevent pollution of the environment by ships under MARPOL 73/78 Conventions and steps you can take for its successful implementation on a ship prior its voyage, where you have joined as Chief Engineer.

(ii) During bunkering of a ship at a foreign port, a substantial amount of oil spillage in water has taken place.  Draw an emergency preparedness plan for such incidents and how best it could be encountered under the situation.

Q7. Exhaust emission control is a major global issue and under serious consideration by world shipping. In this context, comment on the following: - A. Tier 2 and 3 emission regulation on main engine; B. Primary NOx reduction vis-a-vis secondary NOx reduction measures; C. SCR for NOx Emission Reduction; D. Scavenge Air Moisturizing & Exhaust Gas Recirculation for ME.

Q3. Differentiate between annual, intermediate, renewal, damage and repair surveys. What are the purposes of each survey onboard? Also, enlist all statutory certificates carried onboard, their issuing authority, and the IMO Convention under which they are issued.

Q9.  A ship on which you have joined as chief engineer is scheduled to be put in active service after major layup and necessary repairs state the preparation and trial you would conduct prior offering the ship to the surveying authorities for survey and inspection