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Q1. A. With reference to the underwater surface of a ship’s hull; i. describe a hull plate roughness analyser system; ii. State the significance of the roughness profile and compare the typical roughness values for a new ship and a ship eight years old.

B. With reference to the application of self polishing pint in dry dock; - i. Describe the plate preparation necessary; ii. State the defects that may occur in the paint coating if it is not correctly applied.

Q6. A. Define the'-meaning of the term "conditions of assignment" as applied to ships; B. State how conditions of assignment contribute towards the watertight integrity of ships; C. Give reasons why conditions of assignment need periodic inspection, giving specific instances where they can be found to be less than fully effective.

Q9. Discuss the influence the following properties / contents have on fuel characteristics and its economic use: (i) viscosity (ii) density (iii) ignition quality (iv) VI (v) compatibility (vi) carbon residue (vii) control of combustion period.

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.

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?”

Q9. What are the principal reasons responsible for compounding of machinery vibration in connection with operation of a long stroke diesel engines and associated machinery arrangements? What are the key factors for excitations generated by the engines?

Q6. Differentiate between static and dynamic stability? Can a ship, high on GM, be low on stability? Justify your answer with reasoning. Enlist the governing factors you will inspect, while taking over a new ship in shipyard as Chief Engineer for having optimum stability in both categories. Substantiate your answer with reasons.

Q8. A. Give the history of requirements for load line regulations, leading towards the International convention on Load Line 1966; B. What were the dates of adoption and entry into force? C. What special provisions are included in the said convention, in comparison with the first International Convention on Load line, 1930? D. Describe in brief, highlighting the area of coverage and related Annexes

Q8. With reference to ship repair/ ship building, and engineering economics explain the terms A. Risk analysis; B. Brake even analysis; C. Sensitivity analysis; D. Multi stage sequential analysis; E. Multi attribute decision making.