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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.

Q4. A. What are the various statutory Certificates carried on board oil tanker, and their validity? Mention the Conventions, under which they are issued, giving the reference of their Conventions.

B. Explain Harmonization of Statutory Certificates under the SOLAS 74/88 Convention. If a period of a statutory Certificate has just expired and a port is having inadequate survey facility, state the actions you will take in compliance with the provisions of SOLAS.

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?

Q4. (A) Discuss what you understand by directional stability and manoeuvring. How are these attributes provided in a ship?

(B) Using typical engine power versus engine speed diagram and propeller demand curves, discuss the relation between the maximum rated output of the propulsion plant and the power for which the propeller is designed.

Q9. The initial IMO strategy for GHG reduction adopted at MEPC 72 is the first milestone set out in the roadmap for developing a comprehensive IMO strategy on reduction of GHG emissions from ships:

(a) Define the objectives of this Initial Strategy.

(b) State the levels of ambition identified in the Initial Strategy.

(c) List out the small term, mid-term and long term candidate measures with possible timelines as discussed in the IMO Strategy for reduction of GHG emissions.

Q8. (a) Discuss, in detail. the main function of a Bill or Lading and explain the reasons for a Bill of lading being made out 'to order' instead of to a named consignee.

(b) A Bill of Lading is said to be evidence of the contract of carriage of goods. Discuss any circumstances when a Bill of Lading may become the actual contract of carriage.

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.

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.

Q4. Discuss a generic model of Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) promulgated by the IMO, with brief explanation on the following terms:

(a) Cost effective indices

(b) Human Reliability Analysis (HRA)

(c) Extended Task Analysis (XTA)

(d) Technique for Human Error rate Prediction (THERP)

(e) Fault & Event Tree Analysis

(f) Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA).

Q5. List the objectives of an ISM code. How an internal audit helps in External Audit of a vessel? You have been asked to carry out an internal audit of the deck department on board your vessel, explain how you will proceed in carrying out effective internal audit.