Q1. What statutory certificates need to be carried by an Indian flagged chemical tanker? Name the certificates and state the validity of each of the certificates. (20)
Q2. With reference to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, discuss the requirements for seafarers regarding:
a) Young seafarers (5)
b) Seafarer’s Employment agreements (5)
c) Hours of work and hours of rest (5)
d) Social Security requirements. (5)
Q3. With regard to ballast water Management Convention, Explain following:
(a) Ballast water exchange standard. (4)
(b) Ballast water Performance standard. (4)
(c) Treatment methods for ballast water. (4)
(d) Approval methods for treatment system using active and non-active substances. (4)
Q4. Explain the cargo hold fire detection system used on ships. Discuss the maintenance procedures for this system and outline the steps taken when a fire is detected in the cargo hold. (20)
Q5. Explain the OPRC (Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Cooperation) Convention. Discuss the responsibilities of the Flag State under this convention and list the documents required to be carried on board ship as per its provisions. (20)
Q3. With reference to “ISM Code” write short notes on:
A. Masters Review,
B. Requirement and Advantages of Familiarization of seafarer onboard,
C. Designated Person Ashore (DPA)
D. Functional requirements for a Safety Management System.
Q6.a) Draw and Explain flammability diagram. (5)
b) What is critical dilution in flammability diagram? (5)
c) How does inert gas reduce flammability range (5)
d) Describe purging and gas freeing operation of cargo tank in Crude Oil Tanker. (5)
Q2. A. Briefly describe the environmental impact of NOx and SOx and allowable limitations as per Annex VI of MARPOL in emission control areas and outside emission control areas.
B. Briefly describe methods to control NOx emission.
Q7. a) Describe the purpose of type approval for oily water separators (OWS) on ships. What criteria must an OWS meet to receive type approval, and why is this important for marine environmental compliance? (10)
b) Explain the main difference between the MEPC 60(33) and MEPC 107(49) standards for oily water separators. How did the updates in MEPC 107(49) enhance the performance requirements and monitoring capabilities for oily water separation, and what additional compliance measures were introduced? (10)
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