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Q4. Define a Non-Conformity (NC) and a Major Non-Conformity (MNC) with examples according to the International Safety Management (ISM) Code. Explain the steps that should be taken by a vessel’s management when a Major Non-Conformity is identified. (20)

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)

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)

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)

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

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. 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)

Q7. Discuss the following with respect to International Safety Management (ISM) code:

A. Emergency preparedness, drills and training;

B. Reporting of near miss, non-conformities, accidents/incidents and hazardous occurrences;

C. Risk assessment

D. Identification of critical equipment, tests and minimum spares requirement.

Q8. a) State the hazards which may be encountered when entering an enclosed space and the precautions that should be taken. (5)

b) Sketch and describe an oxygen analyser which can be used to sample the atmosphere in void or closed spaces. (5)

c) Instruction given to person entering the enclosed space as per the ISM procedures. (6)

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.

Q7. a) Explain the factors that are considered in the development of critical equipment and systems onboard ship as per ISM code.

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

Q5. a) Explain ''Effective communication" as mentioned in the ISM Code. How can principles of Engine Resource Management be used to improve communication on board and with outsiders. Give two examples of near misses or accidents which were mainly due to incorrect, faulty, or unclear communication and how this could have been avoided through assessment or monitoring?