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Q1. Discuss the principles of Marine Insurance. Explain each of the principle with suitable examples.

Q2. Explain Abraham Maslow's theory of motivation. As chief engineer onboard, 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?

Q3. How does Indian Administration conduct inquiries and investigations into shipboard casualties on foreign ships visiting its ports?

(i) Elaborate with the mention of relevant international codes and relevant sections of the M.S.Act 1958.

(ii) Define Marine casualty.

(iii) What does the Marine Safety Investigation report consist of and how is relayed to the IMO by the member state responsible conducting this investigation.

Q1. With regards to Minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a ship, as per (MLC) 2006, write a short note on the following:

(a) Minimum age to work on a ship;

(b) Medical certification for duties on board;

(c) Training and Qualification;

(d) Recruitment and Placement.

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.

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

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.

Q8. Referring to latest developments in Turbo charger application in marine diesel engines, write short notes on the following:

(a) Power turbine generators.                          (b) Hybrid turbo chargers.

(c) Electro-assist turbo chargers.

Q3. Define an ‘Unseaworthy ship’ within the meaning of MS Act 1958, as amended. Explain ‘detainable deficiency’ with reference to a PSC inspection and describe the procedure to be followed for timely release of a vessel detained for serious structural deficiencies under PSC.