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Q1. While taking over a new ship in shipyard, as a chief engineer elaborate your inspections/ checks and significance of following:

(a) Governing factors for having optimum stability in both the static and dynamic categories.

(b) Intact stability criteria that the new ship required to fulfil

(c) Effect of draft on Righting Arm

(d) Cross curves of stability

(e) Free communication Effect (Stability changes that occur when an off- center compartments is in free communication with the sea)

Q2. (a) Develop generic framework of a shipboard energy efficiency Management plan (SEEMP) for an exiting ship and justify that it is an effective tool for improving commercial viability of ship operations than a more regulatory measure.

(b) Describe the process for calculating ‘required EEDI ‘ and ‘attained EEDI’ of a new container ship

(c) Explain how the ‘attained EEDI’ can be validated and suggest ways to improve the attained EEDI should the need arise.

Q3. (a) What are human related factors taken into account at potential risk factors in a risk assessment on ships? Name three such human risks and possible risk mitigation measures  that could be taken for each of them.

(b) You are a chief engineer on a 60,000 DWT bulk carrier. Your ship had a major breakdown of the main engine turbocharger, Your vessel is unable to make more than 4 Knots speed. In consultation  with the master , you are contemplating diverting to the port of  Durban just 40nm away. Explain you would do a risk assessment to evaluate the risk of engine failure during the approach

Q4. Elaborate the objectives and requirements of Hong Kong international convention for the safe and environmentally Sound Recycling of ships.2009

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.

Q6. Regarding Ballast Water Management Convention explain

(a) Ballast Water Exchange Standard

(b) Ballast Water Performance Standard

(c) Treatment methods for ballast water

(d) Approved methods for treatment system using active and non-active substances.

(e) What are the marine pollution problems related to port development such as ballast water , dredging and spills from ships.

Q2. Explain the following maritime terms: -

A. Charter Party;

B. Freight;

C. Bare Boat charter;

D. Bill of Lading;

E. Lay time,  Demurrage and Off-hire.

Q8. (a) Onerous Tax Regimes , Multiplicity of Regulations, Quality Manpower Shortage , High Port Calling Costs. Congestion in ports and lack of connectivity with Hinterland etc., are protected as the impediments for the growth of Coastal shipping in India. Discuss

(b) The ‘Sagar Mala Performance’ is an initiative by the government of India to enhance the performance of the country’s logistics sector and is aimed to boost the development of coastal shipping in India.  Discuss

Q3. (a) As chief engineer officer, explain how you will prepare vessel for dry docking. Your answer should also include all the required items that you will ensure/procure when vessel is planned for dry docking.

(b) Outline the essential information to be supplied to the dry dock management prior to dry docking a vessel