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Q8. A. Explain in detail, how an in-water survey is carried out. (5)

B. State the requirements to be fulfilled before an in-water survey is acceptable to the survey authority. (6)

C. Construct a list of the items in order of importance that the underwater survey authority should include. (5)

Q7. a) Briefly discuss the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC) and its key objectives behind the establishment of the Harmonized System of Survey and Certifications for ships? (8)

b) How does the HSSC enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Port State Control inspections for Ships? (4)

c) What challenges or complexities are associated with the implementation of the HSSC, and how are they addressed? (4)

Q6. a) Explain the concept of survey harmonization in the context of ship inspections. What is the primary objective of harmonizing surveys under international regulations, and how does it benefit ship operators and regulatory bodies? (10)

b) Describe the types of surveys that can be harmonized and outline the challenges involved in implementing a harmonized survey schedule. How does harmonization impact the scheduling, documentation, and efficiency of inspection processes for ships? (10)

Q9. a) List the documents that must be prepared and kept ready for a SEQ renewal survey. (6)

b) Briefly discuss the equipment that should be checked and made ready for inspection during a SEQ renewal survey? (7)

c) Explain the purpose and contents of the SEQ Certificate Form E and the Approved Record of Safety Equipment. How does each document contribute to verifying compliance with safety equipment regulations on board? (7)

Q2. Differentiate between annual, intermediate, renewal, damage and repair surveys. What are the purposes of each survey onboard? Also, enlist all statutory certificates carried onboard, their issuing authority, and the IMO Convention under which they are issued. (20)

Q4. (a) State the difference between an audit and survey. (4)

(b) State the action taken by a recognized organization carrying out ISM certification on behalf of the Administration towards handling of an ISM certificate in case: (10)

(i) When there is evidence of a major nonconformity

(ii) When nonconformities are found

(iii) When an extension of the Safety Management Certificate is requested for

(iv) When revision of an entry for a certificate is requested for

(c) Under What circumstances SMC and DOC may be invalidated? (6)