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Q1. What are the major amendments to SOLAS? Briefly discuss any five of them

Q4. Explain the different machinery related emergency situations that are dealt as documented procedures under "emergency preparedness". Underline the salient actions that are documented in dealing with (i) Main Engine Failure (ii) Steering failure (iii) Boiler automation failure (iv) Scavenge fire. (v) Electrical Failure (vi) Automation Failure.

Q1. With respect to V of MARPOL state the significance of Dish water, grey water recycling and reuse. Other similar discharges are excluded from the purview of operational wastes and waste minimization

Q3. Enumerate with brief explanations on the salient difference between governing of main propulsion and auxiliary engines. Discuss electronic governors used in marine diesel engines for propulsion

Q4. Explain the difference between ISM and ISO certification. Discuss the mandatory records to be maintained under ISO 9001:2008

Q1. Illustrate mean piston speed and its significance on consumption of F.O. Explain how means piston speed is related to rpm and ideal combustion. Joining an old ship as CE formulate a methodology by which you can ascertain optimum use of FO against desired mean piston speed.

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. A. What is the purpose of annual surveys? B. Give a list of items that would be examined by a surveyor during annual survey. C. Also, explain condition of class. What impact condition of class has on a ship's commercial VS. technical aspects?

Q6. With respect to key issue in ship repair contracts, illustrate: A. payment terms; B. ambit of the specification and additional work; C. contract period, liquidated damages and force majeure; D. guarantees and insurance; E. Termination events