DieselShip's Online Content Library

Q2. a) Discuss the concept of CII (Carbon Intensity Indicator) as adopted in MARPOL and the commercial impact of CII in shipping business. (10)

b) Discuss shortcomings of the current CII concept being faced by the industry and remedial measures adopted. (6)

Q8. Discuss the revised GHG (Green House Gas) strategy of the IMO and amendments being considered under MARPOL Annex VI, including the inclusion of new Chapter-V to achieve the decarbonisation goal and transition to a Net Zero future in shipping. (16)

Q9. (a) Discuss International Maritime Organization (IMO) Data Collection System (DCS) for fuel oil consumption of ships covering following:

(i) Applicability of ship size (GT)

(ii) When the requirement of Data Collection System (DCS) entered into force;

(iii) What data required to collect ship;

(iv) The aggregated data is submitted to who and when (frequency) to submit;

(v) Relevance of SEEMP pertaining to Data Collection System (DCS)

(b) List out the main differences between the EU Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) regulation and International Maritime Organization (IMO) Data Collection System (DCS).

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. As a second engineer how will you plan to reduce the Energy Efficiency Operating Index of your ship?

Q5. a) What are NOX & SOX limitations as per Annex VI of MARPOL. (10)

b) Briefly discuss the technical and operational measures taken by ships to reduce NOx & Sox emission. (10)

--- PREVIOUSLY ASKED ---

2011/NOV/04 - 2012/FEB/04 - 2015/OCT/05 - 2015/NOV/05 - 2016/MAR/04 - 2015/JUL/05 - 2023/JAN/02

Q2. What are NOX & SOX limitations as per Annex VI of MARPOL. B. Briefly describe methods to control NOx emission and SOX emission.

Q2. With respect to refrigeration gases used on-board vessels, answer the following:

a). Explain Ozone Depleting Potential (ODP) and Global warming potential (GWP) of conventional refrigerant gases. (7)

b). Name the alternate refrigerant gases available and being used on board. (7)

c). Explain the steps you will take to ensure that release of refrigerant gases from the plant in minimized during normal operation and during maintenance activities. (6)

Q3. With reference to Annex VI of MARPOL, what are the salient features of

a) EEXI (Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index) (5)

b) EEOI (Energy Efficiency Operational Indicator) (5)

c) Enhanced SEEMP (Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan) (5)

d) CII (Carbon Intensity Indicator) (5)

Q3. Explain the purpose of NOx Technical Code and its applicability to marine diesel engines. (7)

b) Explain certification requirements under NOx Technical Code. (6)

c) Explain the purpose of NOx technical file and its importance (6)

Q7. Explain the following with reference to MARPOL Annex-VI

a) Ozone depleting substances and its emissions control. (7)

b) Volatile Organic and its emissions control. (6)

c) NOx emissions and its control from ships. (7)

--- Also Asked As ---

Q3. Explain the following with reference to MARPOL Annex-VI

a) Ozone depleting substances and its emissions control. (5)

b) Volatile Organic and its emissions control. (5)

c) NOx emissions and its control from ships. (5)

d) NOX technical file. (5)

Q4. Explain the following

a) SEEMP I, II, III (5)

b) PSSA (5)

c) EEXI & CII (5)

d) SOPEP (5)

Q7.a) What is the NOx Technical File on board ships, and why it is important? Describe the information contained within this file and its role in ensuring compliance with MARPOL Annex VI regulations regarding nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. (12)

b) Discuss the procedures for maintaining and updating the NOx Technical File and the potential consequences of non-compliance. (8)