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Q3.  As a Chief Engineer describe the procedure you would employ for bunkering at a port for ascertaining / receiving correct grade / quantity of oil from the shore supply authorities.  In case of a dispute over lube oil / fuel oil received on board; describe the actions you will take under circumstances.  What are the applicable provisions under MAPOL 73/78, Annex VI Regulations?

Q2. What are the UNCLOS provisions concerning ship’s flag and nationality? In observation of UNCLOS what the duties are of flag States and how is it enforced?

Q3. Explain the associated key factors and activities to ensure PMS on board ships and ISM code with the following terms

A. Corrective action process; B. Developing and improving maintenance records; C. Systematic approach of maintenance; D. Maintenance intervals; E. Inspections

Q4. What provisions are made under Port State Control (PSC) towards (i) Certificates issued by non-party states to their ships (ii) Inspection of ships below convention size and (iii) No more favorable treatment.

Q5.  Differentiate the salient considerations taken during Survey of a ship under 1) Bare-boat charter, 2) Voyage charter & 3) Time charter. As the Chief Engineer on board, explain with reasons, which of the three Surveys is most demanding and exhaustive and why?

Q6. Explain the influence of following external factors in higher consumption of fuel oil and how at best they could be controlled? (i) Ship's hull condition (ii) Weather condition (iii) Maintenance of different equipment’s in a fuel oil system (iv) Damage to propeller blades

Q7. Stress is one of the factors affecting the performance of an individual. What are the primary strategies that may be employed for copying with stress affected personnel?  How these elements can be best implemented in ships personnel motivating them for better team work?

Q8. Socio cultural differences have been an accepted fact in major merchant ships around the globe. Explain how such differences generate inter personnel conflicts and effective safety management, how they can be resolved on board.

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?