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Q7. What are the ongoing developments at IMO with respect to the technical and operational measures to be invoked on board ships for combating greenhouse gas emissions from ships?

Q1. Whilst approaching dock gates, the main engines refused to respond to bridge control, driving ahead instead of braking astern, until the bow made contact with the dock wall.  As Chief Engineer, report to head office why the engines failed to respond to Bridge control, the temporary measure instituted to avoid further trouble on this voyage and suggesting permanent measures to avoid repetition in the future.

Q4. State the different types of marine insurance policies that could be taken by owners, shippers or other related parties. Explain the salient liabilities and exclusions related with each case for an insurer. Name the various agencies in India which deal with marine insurance policies.

Q4. A. Prepare a risk assessment for the task of overhauling of main engine unit in rough weather keeping in mind all the mandatory requirements.

B. Describe the Best Management Practices (BMP) to be followed to deter piracy off the coast of Somalia which has been prepared by various shipping industry associations.

Q3.  A. State the difference between an audit and survey.  B. State the action taken by a recognized organization carrying out ISM certification on behalf of the Administration towards handling of an ISM certificate in case:  (i) When there is an evidence of a major non conformity (ii) When non conformities are found (iii) When an extension of the Safety Management Certificate is requested for (iv) When revision of an entry for a certificate is requested for Under What circumstances SMC and DOC may be invalidated?

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.

Q1. Give a brief history and necessity towards formation of UNCLOS? What are its important highlights? Under context explain (i) Territorial sea (ii) Contiguous Zone (iii) Exclusive Economic Zone (iv) Continental Self (v) High Seas

Q2.  While approaching a port an accident took place, resulting in grounding of the vessel.  A team of surveyors carried out inspection of the vessel and official records.  Company has advised you to submit the report along with the relevant Log book records for formulating an opinion regarding cause of grounding.  In cases the grounding was not due to machinery failure, same may be brought out in the report to underline that machineries were functioning satisfactorily.

Q7. A. What are P&I clubs? Describe how P&I clubs collect fund from ship-owners;

B. What are the risks that are covered under the term “protection” and “indemnity?”