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Q2. Name the present ISO standards for Marine Fuel and explain the salient features of it. With reference to fuel oil analysis report, explain the relevant corrective action which can be initiated against various adverse observations in it.

(b) explain the salient features and importance of Bunker Delivery Note.

Q2. The vessel in which you are the Chief Engineer is about to be laid up for 3 months for commercial reasons. All equipment and machinery on board require to be preserved during the lay-up period for re-commissioning when required. Describe the actions you will take as Chief Engineer to prepare the Main Propulsion diesel engine for preserving during the lay-up period.

Q3. Discuss the new generation marine diesel engines. With specific reference to any make, describe in detail the fuel injection system used. Compare the ‘Emission’ and ‘Economy’ modes of such engines.

Q3. Discuss the capital, voyage and operating costs of ship operation and explain Chief Engineer’s role in optimizing them. What are the modern management principles used in Inventory control?

Q1. Define communication. Enumerate and discuss the different types of communications. Discuss the various barriers to effective communication.

You are doing a main engine decarbonisation and the work is carried out in two groups, one working on the cylinder head platform and the other group working in the bottom platform. Identify the areas in this operation where there can be a hazard due to failure of communication. Also suggest risk mitigation measures to mitigate the hazard of failure of communication.

Q6. Explain the key features of the United Nations Convention on the law of the sea? Enumerate the various areas covered under this convention?

Q5. With reference to PSC inspections, explain various codes used to represent 'action to be taken' by the vessel against the deficiencies reported. Your IOPP equipment is not operational for want of spares awaited in the next port of call. How will you present your case to a PSCO for voyage permission till next port?

Q7. Illustrate the salient factors for “onboard training’ and standard of competence as laid out in STCW 95 Chapter III. Underline the specific roles a Chief Engineer needs to perform towards satisfactory training of engine room personnel under the existing and new Regulation.  What will be the criteria for evaluating competence for onboard training by a Chief Engineer?

Q9. With reference to “ISM Code” write short notes on

(a) Role of company (b) Advantage of drills and exercises

(c) Documented procedures               (d) Management Review.