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Q3. A. State the applicable regulation of SOLAS and MARPOL under which it is mandatory for a flag state to conduct an investigation into any casualty; B. Write briefly the salient points of casualty investigation code and the recommended practices for a safety investigation into a marine casualty or marine incident; C. What do you understand by the term “very serious marine casualty”?

Q2. A) What is meant by Strategic Management? Explain the significance of strategic management in working of an organization. B). Define strategy and tactics. Differentiate between strategy and tactic giving examples

Q3. A). Describe the stages during which the power produced by the main engine of the ship transformed into the effective power.

B). Discuss the essential sea trial maneuvers (navigation trials) conducted and typical objectives of each test.

Q6. What are the engine developments & retrofitting which were adopted by engine manufacturers to enable hassle free slow steaming & ultra-slow steaming of ships?

Q5. A). How is Human Element issue addressed in STCW code.

B). Discuss the IMO guidance on fatigue mitigation and management on board ships

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.

Q9. Explain the influence of a charter on operation of propulsion and other ship board machineries during a voyage. After taking over ship as Chief Engineer you have been informed that ship is on time charter and has a history of unforeseen auxiliary machinery breakdown at sea. State the different options you have and actions you would take as Chief Engineer prior to the commencement of voyage.

Q5. With the latest emission control requirements, storage & purification of marine fuel oils on board has become a challenge for chief engineers. Against this background, discuss: a) Challenges with the traditional fuel purification systems on exiting ships. b) Advanced computer-based fuel cleaning system. c) Fuel storage and stability issues. d) Fuel oil additives & treatments.

Q9. For onboard noise measurement, as per IMO "Code on Noise Level onboard Ships", Explain the requirements regarding:

a) Measuring conditions. b) Measuring Equipment c) Measuring procedures.