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Q7. With reference to “ISM Code” write short notes on;

A. Masters Review; Master overriding authority.

B. Management Review;

C. Designated Person Ashore (DPA)

D. Functional requirements for a Safety Management System.

Q4. a) For an ISM certification, explain the key clauses, which are required to be complied with obtaining Interim DOC. (10)

b) Describe the frequency and purpose of management reviews under the ISM code. How often should management reviews be conducted, and what key elements should be addressed during these reviews to maintain and improve the effectiveness of the SMS? (10)

Q5. Discuss the following with respect to International Safety Management (ISM) code:

a) Emergency preparedness, drills and training. (7)

b) Reporting of near miss, non-conformities, accidents/incidents and hazardous occurrences. (7)

c) Risk assessment Identification of critical equipment, tests and minimum spares requirement. (6)

Q7. Enumerate the essential elements of ISM code. To what type of vessels, it is applicable. Describe various documents, certificates issued under this Code. State their validity and periodical audit and the issuing authorities (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.

Q9. a) Explain the factors that are considered in the development of critical equipment and systems onboard ship as per ISM code. (8)

b) Give your opinion on the importance of identifying critical equipment and systems onboard ship. (8)

Q2. The international Safety Management (ISM) Code requires involvement and responsibility of the company in enforcing “emergency preparedness” procedures for a ship and its personnel. What advantage does it have under ISM Code? Describe the duties of the company in: - A. Forming the emergency team; B. Emergency situations; C. Maintaining contact between ship and office. D. Use of ship’s relevant information.

Q7. With reference to “emergency preparedness”, discuss. (16)

i) Search and rescue

ii) Evacuation of critically injured personnel

iii) Helicopter operation

iv) Rescue from enclosed spaces

Q7. For an ISM certification, explain the key clauses, which are required to be complied with obtaining Interim DOC, State the responsibility of a Second Engineer with respect to satisfactory implementation of SMS on board ship.

Q8. For an ISM certification, explain the key clauses, which are required to be complied with obtaining Interim DOC, State the responsibility of a ETO with respect to satisfactory implementation of SMS on board ship. (16)

Q7. A. State the hazards which may be encountered when entering an enclosed space and the precautions that should be taken; B. Sketch and describe an oxygen analyser which can be used to sample the atmosphere in void or closed spaces; C. Instruction given to junior as per the ISM procedures.

Q7. Discuss the following with respect to International Safety Management (ISM) code:
A. Emergency preparedness, drills and training. (6)
B. Reporting of near miss, non-conformities, accidents/incidents and hazardous occurrences. (5)
C. Risk assessment, Identification of critical equipment, tests and minimum spares requirement. (5)