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Q9. What do you understand by “Unseaworthy vessels” within the meaning of the Merchant Shipping Act (MSA), 1958, as amended? What according to you is the difference between “Unseaworthy ships” and “Unsafe ships”. What are the obligations of owners to crew with respect seaworthiness. (16)

Q2. A. List the objective of an ISM Internal Audit of a ship? How an internal audit helps in Satisfactory External Audit of a vessel? What are dynamic elements of the ISM Code which envisages continuous improvement of safety management and pollution prevention? ; B. What do you understand by "Non-conformance"? C. What is the difference between a corrective action and preventive action?

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. 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;

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Q3. With respect to survey and certification state the circumstance which may lead to suspension or withdrawal of class and explain the following terms used by the classification societies. A. Anniversary date; B. Condition of class; C. Window period for survey; D. Memoranda; E. Addition note; F. Statutory recommendation.

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Q4. State the circumstances which may lead to suspension or withdrawal of class explain the terms A. period of class B. anniversary date C. survey time window D. memoranda E. recommendations

Q5. How many types of warranties are there in Marine Insurance? Give an example of each type with reference to a hull and machinery policy of insurance.

Q8. Write short notes on any THREE:

A. Lloyd's Open Form;

B. General Average and Particular Average.

C. Bill of Lading.

D. Treaty, Convention and Protocol.

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

Q5.  A. As Chief Engineer on board stress the issues you will address for lack of motivation, differences in attitude and to increase sense of competitiveness for better management and effective control?

B. Also formulate a flow chart for a work programme to be availed within a target date from a group of Engine Room Personnel of above mentioned mixed thought processes.

Q9. A. As a Chief Engineer on a UMS vessel scheduled to make a voyage from India to the U.S. Coast; list the salient items you will inspect including propulsion machinery to ensure making a satisfactory voyage.  B. Also list the documents the ship will keep handy to successfully undergo port State control inspection on arrival.