001.Explain the key features of UNCLOS. Enumerate
the key areas covered under the convention.
002. What are the UNCLOS provisions concerning
ship’s flag and nationality? In observation of UNCLOS what the duties are of
flag States and how is it enforced?
003. Describe the
salient considerations leading to first United Nations
Conference on The
Law of the Sea. When it was provisionally accepted
and when it
entered into force? What is meant by Avid Pardo and the
Common Heritage of
Mankind-Principle?
004. UNCLOS-
Territorial sea, EEZ, Contiguous zone.
005.Explain the key features of the United Nations Convention on the Law
of The Sea? When this convention was opened for signature and when it entered
into force? How many articles and annexes it contains? Enumerate the areas
covered under this convention?
006. Procedure for adopting the Convention.
008. Discuss the procedure of entry into force of a convention after its
adoption? State the provision and its importance towards entry into force of
the convention. For a convention of important technical nature state the
general rules/ conditions observed by the states for its entry into force.
Explain the terms (i) Accession (ii) Signature subject to Ratification,
acceptance or approval.
009. With reference to IMO conventions discuss (i) Amendment (ii) Tacit Acceptance (iii) Enforcement. Should an offence occur
by a ship within the jurisdiction of another state, state the provisions kept
under the “enforcement” of conventions to counter the offence.
010. Background of ILO.
013. How many maritime labour conventions have been in force concerning
seafarers? Highlight Merchant Shipping (Minimum Standards) 1976 and its
protocol and its contribution to uplifting the working condition of seafarers
on board.
015. Address the salient issues as underlined in the Health Protection
and Medical Care (Seafarers), 1987 convention of ILO. As a Chief Engineer
comment its contribution to the improvement of medical care of seafarers on
board ships.
016. Explain (i) WHO International Health Regulations (ii) ITU
International Tele- communication Regulations. What impact these treaties have
on modern shipping ?
018. Under “Indian Merchant Shipping Act”, explain (i) Indian Courts and their procedures towards a major casualty on a
foreign flagship (ii) Arrest of Maritime
property (iii) Arbitration
019. An Indian flag vessel collided with another vessel off the coast of
India, as a result few lives were also lost and vessel damaged. In accordance
with the provisions under the Merchant Shipping Act, what steps should be
initiated and who should initiate such steps for the safety of the ships and
the marine environment
020. Registration of ships.
022. M.S. Act.
023. Under
maritime law, in case of a collision, explain
(i) apportionment of damages (ii)
proportionate fault (iii) collision
liabilities (iv) presumptions of
fault (v) jurisdiction in collision
cases.
024. What are
the various collision liabilities under international maritime law? How the
economic laws in ship collisions are assessed? Highlight your views on “
collision and conflicts of law “?
025. Differentiate
between official logbook, deck and engine room log books. Highlight their
salient features and differences. Also, enlist the number of documents, which
are handed over by relieved Chief Engineer during signing off from a vessel.
026. E/R Log
book.
027. An accident with a ship relates with a grounding while approaching
a port. On an inspection made by a team of surveyors, you are to submit the
relevant Log book records for formulating an opinion regarding cause of
grounding. Taking figures from real life situations present a case study to
underline that machineries were functioning satisfactorily.
028. Describe the objective for maintaining records onboard. What are
its categories? Enlist the record keeping items under each categories
substantiating with reasons. Give an example by which the records generated by
the shipboard maintenance activities may also be seen as a data base from which
valuable management information can be retrieved.
030. How to distinguish between necessary and unnecessary records on
ship? How the control of record keeping maintained onboard? How the old and
unnecessary records are identified and dealt with?
031. Charterering.
032. What are the basic “contracts” used in
Maritime transportation? Discuss the basic elements of the time Charter Party
and Demise (Bareboat Charter Parties)? State the conflicts between chartering
and Maritime Law?
033. Hague-Visby rules.
034. Elaborate the influences of a Charterer on
operation of propulsion and other shipboard machineries during a voyage. A ship
on a time- charter if met with several unforeseen machinery breakdowns due to
which the scheduled date cannot be met with, stale the different options and
actions a Chief Engineer on-board should undertake.
035. Charterering.
036. Explain the following;
(a)
World scale (b)
Responsibilities of a shipbroker
037. Company is
planning to buy and old ship stationed at a foreign port and to put the vessel
immediately on bareboat charter. On your placement as Chief Engineer on the
said vessel, enlist and explain the series of inspection / examinations /
inventories you will make towards preparation of such charter voyage.
039. Bill of
Lading.
042. State the different types of Marine Insurance
policies that could be undertaken by owners, shippers or other related parties
Explain the salient liabilities and exclusions related with each case for an
insurer.
043. Port
of Refuge
044. Why does a ship require Marine Insurance cover? Explain Hull
045. General Average.
047. As per the Marine Insurance Act, write short notes on the following
(a) Deviation
(b) Warranties (c) War Risk
Clause (d) Charterers Contribution
Clause
048. State the different types of Marine Insurance policies that could be
undertaken by owners, shippers or other related parties Explain the
salient liabilities and exclusions related with each case for an insurer.
049.How many types of warranties are there in Marine Insurance? Give an
example of each type with reference to a hull and machinery policy of insurance
[Express, Disbursement, Seaworthiness, warranty of Legality]
050. List the differences of a Marine Insurance
compared to a General Insurance at shore. Discuss its applicability in a new
ship and an old ship procurement.
051. Give a brief history of P & I Clubs
highlighting its inception, and growth. It is said “ Rebirth of P & I Clubs
is due to growth of Third Party Liabilities”- Elucidate.
052. What is a P & I Insurance ? How these
clubs operate worldwide ? Connected with P & I Clubs, explain control,
dividends, scope of cover and letters of undertaking.
053. Illustrate the present service philosophy of
P & I Clubs and how they work on a day- to- day basis world- wide? How is
it controlled?
054. With
reference to P &I Club explain
(a) International group (b) Re- Insurance (c) Representative Function
055. What are the salient differences of Marine
Insurance with a shore based installation Insurance? With respect to Marine
Insurance explain:
(a) Agreed Value and ACV Policies (b) P & I Liability (c) Water craft Liability (d) Hull
056. A serious fire has taken place in the bridge
of a vessel arising out of short circuit. Describe the type of insurance
coverage the ship is entitled to and what type of policy will cover the maximum
damage recovery? What is uninsured boater coverage?
059. Underlining Marine Insurance Cover, explain (i) Hull &
Machinery cover, (ii) P & I Insurance, (iii) Cargo Insurance, (iv)
Pollution Liability Insurance.
061. Documents required from ship in case of claims.
062. What are
the main statutes of marine insurance? Explain with reference to marine
insurance (i) Direct Action (ii)
Reinsurance (iii) Marine insurance and
conflict of laws.
063.With
reference to P&I club, write short notes on (i) Medical payment coverage
(ii) Uninsured Boater coverage (iii)
Towing coverage
065. What do
you understand by state controlled salvage? In context to
salvage
explain the key issues of ” The 1994 York / Antwerp
“The Nordic
and Chinese Maritime Codes “
066. Annual
survey.
067. A second hand single hull VLCC built in 1990 is to be acquired by
your Company. The vessel is to be registered under Indian flag As Chief
Engineer / Owner representative, what aspects you would look for, with respect
to:
(a)SOLAS 74 (b) MARPOL 73/78 [CAS 13G] (c) Crew
accommodation (d)
Machinery/
boilers (e) Previous survey report
068. Requirements for Recognised Organisation.
069.
A ship on which you have joined as Chief Engineer is scheduled to be put in
active service after major lay-up and necessary repairs. State the survey
inspections and trials to be made by the surveyor in presence of Chief Engineer
and Master.
070. Annual, Intermediate, Renewal/ Special surveys.
070 (a) . Documents carried on board.
071. During Periodic survey of a crosshead bearing of main engine, a
condition of class was imposed by the survey authorities and the vessel was
allowed to sail under said status till the next port of call. As a Chief
Engineer of the vessel enumerate and explain the consequences and actions to be
reciprocated on behalf of owner of the ship and also what all penalties are
attracted if these are not duly followed up?
073.
Highlight the role of Classification Societies in providing set of standards
for sound merchant ship construction. Also state the importance of
International Association of Classification Societies and how they contribute
in improving standards of hull and machineries?
074.
UNCLOS.
075. If a
period of a statutory Certificate has just expired on your joining a vessel in
a port having inadequate survey facility, state the actions you will take to
revalidate.
076. A vessel
having continued and repeated crosshead bearing failures of main propulsion
engine was allowed to reach the one leg of its voyage with a Condition of
Class. The condition of the said bearing is suggested to be in more degraded
condition. As a Chief Engineer, describe the action you will initiate for
successful return leg journey.
077. Code of
ethics (IACS).
078.Underline
the validity of the following statements:
i)Classification body as
survey societies ii) Classification
society as neutral third partyiii)Classification society as “Recognised
Organisation” iv) Classification society
and duty of confidentiality.
079. As a
Chief Engineer on a fully loaded ship you are stranded in an island near UK India
080-FSQC.
Flag state quality control.
080. What is
meant by FSQC ? How this is maintained by classification bodies ? Explain the
area of related services as offered by classification bodies in case of (i)
Towing voyage inspection (ii) Equipment approval
081.What are the principle functions conducted by a classification body
towards survey/ management of high-speed crafts? In which way these surveys
differ from conventional ship surveys?
082. Classification societies surveys.
083. Differentiate between statutory, classification and regulatory
surveys. List under these categories the surveys which are to be conducted (i)
every six months (ii) every year (iii)
every thirty months (iv) every four years & (v) every five years.
084. “Document File” is a vital tool required during survey. Briefly
explain its purpose, containment and support documentation. What is the process
of identifying a survey in the “Document File”
086. Foreign going vessels are required to possess a valid safety
equipment certificate renewed at intervals after survey of safety equipment.
Compile a list of items that are contained in the safety equipment survey. From
the above list, select two ship systems, explain how they would be examined and
identify possible defects.
087.Differentiate between harmonised system of surveys and enhanced hull
survey system. Since when these systems have come in force. What all statutory
certificates are issued under HSSC ? List the periodicity of all certificates
issued under HSSC.
089. Continuous Hull
090. Computer aided surveys.
091.
Protective coating has come into a lot of debate in recent years. With
reference to seawater ballast tanks how the condition is assessed for paint
coatings and how grading is done by society surveyors. Outline the problem that
occur with self polishing copolymer paints when a vessel is at anchor for long
periods or proceeding at reduced speed.
092. Enlist
the salient items consisting additional survey for tankers. On examination of
tankers hull in a dry dock some areas covered with paint were found damaged.
Describe a procedure for repair of the said area and precautions taken thereof.
093. Describe
the differences and features of hull surveys of a very large crude carrier
compared to a conventional one. Which zone/ tanks/ components are awarded
special precaution while carrying out bulk carrier survey ?
094.
Conditions of Assignment.
096.
Certificates and Documents carried onboard.
097. What are the primary strategies for coping
with stress affected personnel? How these elements can be best implemented in
ships personnel motivating them, for better teamwork?
098. Strategies for inter personal conflicts.
100. As a Chief Engineer how will you
motivate good interpersonal relationships and team work.
101. As a Chief Engineer onboard
stress the issues you will address for lack of motivation, differences in
attitude and to increase sense of competitiveness for better management and
effective control? Also formulate the flow chart for a work programme to be
availed within a target date from a group of Engine room personnel of above
mentioned mixed thought process.
102. Man power management.
104. State definition of organisation
and its key components. As a Chief Engineer onboard perceive how this issues
can be best addressed for effective crew and engine room management.
105. Establish relationship between
the power and control underline the various potential barriers that must be
overcome for successful implementation of crew management on board ships?
108. As a Chief Engineer how do you
perceive an error committed by an engine
room staff? While classifying an error common onboard ships state a
modality to prevent such an occurrence.
110. What is perception and perceived
behaviour? As a Chief Engineer onboard how do you fore see such issues can be a
critical area in man management?
111. Perceived threat is a critical
issue in organisational management. Underline how this issue can affect a
day-to-day functioning of Engine room and ship and also instability arising out
of it. How the situation may be countered?
112. Continued physical and
psychological stress is a common phenomenon onboard ships. State the salient
indicative changes in crew behaviour criterion to identify such problems and
formulate the strategy to best encounter such a situation at sea.
116. With the advent of information
technology there had been a revolution in communication between ship to shore
personnel. Discuss its types, barriers, problems arising thereof and ways of
improving such issues?
118. Why is feedback so important in
communication? Considering a common example of an incident onboard ships list
some guideline for effective use of feedback?
119. Briefly summarise the four selfs
in Johari window. What implications does each have for interpersonal conflict
onboard?
121. Describe the elements in
management to counter sources of conflicts in an organisation? Considering such
conflicts has arisen on a ship due to cultural and social diversity.
122. Considering Engine room operation
as a vital system onboard, discuss the influence of human factor in the same?
What will be the common characteristics
of such a system-Explain with an example prevalent onboard?
123. What is understood by and open and
closed system? For effective maintenance of ship machineries and fruitful team
work which system you will prefer and why?
124. Mechanistic approach to personnel
as opposed to scientific movement is an evolution from industrial re-valuation,
which is true for the systems existing onboard ships. Establish with example.
128. With respect to Engine room man
management enlist the key issues you will address with proper justification in
the following areas (i) incentive programmes (ii) Long term personnel development
concepts (iii) human resources quality assurances (iv) attitude and motivation
development (v) Emergency response.
129. You are required to send a voyage
abstract to the head office containing all salient data as per regulatory
feature. For making the spreadsheet, underline the specific computer
application tools you will use and formulate a format for the abstract, which
will show the salient data within available format of software to the best
advantage. Use realistic data.
130. Detail the inspection that you as
a new chief engineer of a passenger ship, would make on joining the ship with
regard to (i) stability (ii) damage control (iii) fire fighting (iv) critical
machinery and equipment installed.
131. Detail the inspection that you as
a new chief engineer on an oil tanker/ gas carrier would make on joining the
ship with regard to (i) stability (ii) damage control (iii) critical machinery.
133. Describe the responsibilities of
a Chief Engineer under the relevant requirements of the International
Convention on Load Lines. In case of a debate arising out of tonnage
calculation for a ship in transit through a canal, describe the modalities a
Chief Engineer can adopt.
135. Freeboard condition of
assignment.
136. Underline the factors, which is
required for quantitative evaluation of ship’s intact stability. On a ship
where you are appointed as Chief Engineer, describe the procedure you will
adopt, for computing intact stability of the vessel. Conclude your assessment
with some realistic data.
139. Explain damage buoyancy and
damage stability. Highlight “One compartment” standard for ships towards damage
control. ‘Ships carrying liquid cargo are at hazard from groundings and
explosions, but their sinking from collisions is very rare’ – Justify the
statement with reasoning.
141. Enlist the factors of capsizing
of a vessel. Give your observation with reasoning that a smaller vessel is more
prone to capsize than a bigger one. State the actions that can undertaken for improving resistance
of a vessel against capsizing?
142. Explain transient flooding
phenomenon. Underline the risk involved with transient flooding. Considering
that transient flooding condition may lead to capsizing of a vessel, explain
the phases of ship’s movement from upright to overturn position due to
transient flooding?
145. SOLAS amendments for RO-RO.
146. Describe the amendments made in
SOLAS Chapter II-1 Parts A, B and B-1 towards consideration of trim in the
calculation of attained subdivision A. What are the provisions made thereof for
passenger ships? What provisions made against intermediate stages of flooding?
147. Collision bulkhead.
148. SOLAS Chapters.
149. Highlight the following amendments to IMO Conventions and its effects in
ship operation thereof. Mention their date of entry into force
(a) CLC and Fund
Convention (b) SOLAS-IMDG Code.
151. List the
amendments to the existing Conventions of IMO to come into force in the year
2005. Briefly describe the amendments. What changes are likely to be foreseen
on ship operation worldwide on implementation of these amendments?
152. Marpol
153. List the
IMO Conventions and guidelines dealing with marine environment protection.
State how each of the convention contributes to the protection of the marine
environment.
154. Highlighting
the importance of the dates shown below as towards entry into force of IMO
Conventions/ Codes/ Amendments, describe the effect it will have on maritime
ship operation worldwide –
(a) 1st Jan 2003 (b) 1st May 2003 (c) 27th Sept. 2003 (d) 1st Sept. 2002.
155. What are the liabilities of a
ship owner in carriage of passengers onboard ships? Explain the importance and
relevance of “ Pre-Athens Convention Legislation ” and “ The Athens
156. List the date of entry into force / Convention or Code of IMO in
the year 2002.On what basis as towards implementation of IMO’s Conventions 1st
January 2002 and 1st July 2002 is important?
157. 2003 amendments on various
conventions.
159. When International Convention of
Maritime Search and Rescue was adopted, and when it was amended? Describe the
salient features of revised annex as entered into force since 1st
Jan 2000. How many chapters is contained in the revised annex.
164. What are the technical provisions
made under general rules of 1972 conventions on COLREG? Discuss Rule 10 in
detail. Explain the term “not to impede”. Also detail any amendment made
thereof.
165. Specify the number of rules
included under Section II and Section III of COLREG 1972. Giving a brief
description of the rules, highlighting objectives of Section II and Section III
of the said convention.
170. Illustrate the different
amendments to the International Convention on Load lines, 1966 as amended
in (i) 1971 (ii) 1975
(iii) 1979 (iv) 1983. What was
the primary requirement towards adoption of 1988 Protocol to the said
convention? Describe its 1995 amendments and revision of Load line conventions
thereof.
171. SOLAS Convention is generally regarded as the most important of
all International treaties concerning the safety of merchant ships.
Illustrating its brief history commencing from the first version give
chronologically its evolution towards formation of International convention for
the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS).
Explain its amendment procedures as detailed in the Article VIII of the said
convention. What is meant by “Amendments by conference” ? When these amendments
enter into force ? What does “Accelerated Amendment” mean ?
173. SOLAS amendments 1981.
174. Illustrating date of adoption and
entry into force in each case, describe the amendments and protocols as made to
SOLAS Convention 1974 in (I) 1983 (ii)
1988 (iii) 1989
178. SOLAS amendments and clear
grounds.
179. Underlining the date of adoption
and entry into force describe December 1994, May 1995 and November 1995
amendments as made to SOLAS 1974. Highlight these amendments made on (i) Ship’s routeing system (ii) Stability of Ro-Ro Passenger ships (iii) Lifesaving appliances and arrangements.
180. Describe
the different Chapters of SOLAS that
were amended and its salient features as amended by amendments made in (i) June 1996 Conference (ii) December 1996 Conference. Illustrate
their date of adoption and entry into force in both cases. Highlight the codes
that were amended under these amendments. What new Regulation that were added
in Chapter II-1 under December 1996 amendments ?
181. SOLAS
amendments june 1997.
183. Illustrate the May 1999
amendments to SOLAS 1974 including its date of adoption and entry into force.
State the classes the ships carrying INF cargo are assigned with under this
amendment. What specific changes to adopted amendments on Nov. 1997 has been
included in May 1999 amendments? What is meant by the said amendment being
under “tacit acceptance”?
Discuss the new Regulation XI – 1/5
and new chapter XI – 2 that have been added to SOLAS on the basis of this amendment.
Also state the requirement/modifications made to Regulation XI – 2/3 enshrining
International Ship and Port Facilities Security Code (ISPS Code).
188.
A QMS is to be developed on board under ISM. State the steps initiated
by you with the co-operation of senior management members on board and shore
office to implement the same within a targeted date.
189. Objectives of ISM.
190. Illustrating differences between
major and minor non-conformity and near miss situations. Show with examples
steps taken by you as Chief Engineer in each case for successful handling of
the situations.
191. ISM and SMS.
193. Identifying the clause under ISM
code, enumerate Master’s responsibility and authority. Specifying the clause of
the code, enlist the requirement of key operations and responsibilities as
detailed towards development of plans for shipboard operations by (i) Shipping company (ii) Ship operating Staff. Enumerate also the key shipboard operations.
194. With reference to ISM Codes
explain (i) Non Conformity (ii)
Accident (iii) Hazardous Occurrence (iv)
Disclaimer. What are the salient features and objective of SMS
Documentation? What are Software and
Hardware considerations for meeting objective under the Code?
195. Under ISM certification explain
(i) DOC (ii) Short term DOC (iii) Interim DOC (iv) Full Term DOC (v) SMC (vi)
Short Term SMC (vii) Interim SMC (viii) Full Term SMC. Briefly explain the significance of
issuance of each certificate stated above, specifying the condition for all.
196. State the action taken by a
survey society towards handling of an ISM certificate in case (I) When a major non-conformity is
found (ii) When non-conformities are
found (iii) When extension of
the certificate is requested for (iv) When revision of an entry for a
certificate is requested for. Under what circumstances may SMC and DOC be
invalidated.
197. Classify the type of ISM Audits
conducted for a shipping company and of a ship emphasising its timing. Explain
what is meant by follow up audit.
198. SOLAS
Chapter IX
199. List ISM
Certification, explain the key clauses, which are needed to be complied with?
State the factors and commitment from a Chief Engineer and company to have SMS
implemented successfully on board ship.
200. Actions on
major non-conformity.
201.
Illustrate the provision kept towards
establishing procedures to identify and testing of “critical” equipments under
ISM Codes. How the list of critical equipment and systems are made and on what
factors they are dependent.
202. List the
objectives of an ISM Internal Audit of a ship. How an internal audit helps
in External Audit of a vessel? Name the
salient issues addressed in the Internal Audit and the persons responsible to
carry out the same.
203. ISM code
section XII
204. With
reference to “ISM Code” write short notes on
(a) Role of
company office
(b) Advantage of
drills and exercises
(c ) Documented
procedure
(d) Management Review
205. Purpose of
ISM code.
206. Objectives
of ISM code, SMS and PMS.
207. Define
a “company” and its obligation under ISM codes towards safe shipboard
operations. Enumerate the key shipboard operations, which should be maintained
by a company for successful onboard operation of a ship under ISM codes.
210. Explain the objectives of a
responsible company as required under ISM Codes. Explain with reasons, why
existing maintenance plan threatens ISM Certification and increases risk of Port State
212. Maintenance plan.
213. As a Chief Engineer on a vessel
scheduled to make a voyage from India to the U.S. Coast, list the salient items
you will inspect, machinery installation you will ensure for satisfactory
operation and documents you will keep handy for making a satisfactory voyage.
Give reasoning in each case.
215. Ship repair management.
216. Briefly explain the objectives of
planned preventive maintenance. Indicate the areas where planned preventative
maintenance can be applied effectively on ships. How is the work planning and
scheduling carried out.
217. Illustrate the key issues in new
ship building contract negotiations. How to estimate “risk analysis” and how to
reduce your exposure? State the contract terms which really matter and the
pitfalls to avoid in such negotiations.
218.
Explain Conversion Contracts. “Conversion contracts are known to be
different and of greater risk but still have some over-riding advantages over
other contracts” – Substantiate the statement with due reasoning. State the
particular problems associated in such contracts.
219. Enlist the salient requirements
by the new BIMCO Repair form. Highlight
(i) Evolution and its purpose (ii) BIMCO style and format (iii)
Commercial balance (iv) Distinctive features
(v) Availability.
220. With respect to key issues in
ship repair contracts, illustrate (i) Payment terms (ii) Ambit of the
specification and additional works (iii) contract period, liquidated damages
and force majeure (iv) Guarantees and insurance (v) Termination events
221. With reference to engineering
economics, explain (i) Time value of money (ii)Present worth comparisons (iii)
Rate of return calculations (iv) Replacement analysis. How best these terms are
related to ship repair/ ship building?
222. With reference to ship repair/
ship building, and engineering economics explain the terms (i) Risk analysis
(ii) Break even analysis (iii) Sensitivity analysis (iv) Multi stage sequential
analysis (v) Multi attribute decision making
223. With reference to project cost
estimation towards a major ship repair with multiple activities, explain (i)
Cost groups (ii) Cost parameters (iii) Work breakdown structure (WBS). How best
in your opinion these modules assist towards an optimum ship repair cost
estimation?
224. Illustrate ship repair management
and its objectives. Enlist the list of services under ship repair management
and highlight with (i) Assessment of ship repair quotations (ii) supervision
during repairs (iii) Co-ordination with classification society and flag
Administration (iv) attendance of necessary trials and testing (v) Full report
on actual repairs effected for record purposes.
226. Drydocking.
228. Define non-destructive testing
and its purpose. Under context and with reference to ships machineries,
discuss (i) dye penetrant testing (ii) leak testing (iii) magnetic particle
testing (iv) radiographic testing (v) ultrasonic test (vi) visual test.
Underline the method of interpretation of results by these tests.
229. On a ship where you have joined
as a Chief Engineer, pumps shafts and impellers of the ballast pumps are
suspected to be out of balance. Describe the process of balancing you will
undertake and results you will interpret for necessary repair. Use realistic
data.
231. Describe the different type of
defects / faults that could be diagnosed by lube oil analysis. Describe (i) drop test and its interpretation (ii) detection of mechanical degradation in
bearings (iii) degradation of oil
condition.
232. Illustrate the provision kept
towards establishing procedures to identify and testing of “critical”
equipments under ISM Codes. Enlist the shipboard items/ operations subjected to
inspection and test under ISM codes. How the list of critical equipment and
systems are made and on what factors they are dependent.
233. Inventory management.
234. As a Chief Engineer describe the
methodology you will practice during taking over/handing over of your ship in a
foreign port towards inventory management of lube oil / fuel oil on board. In
case of dispute arising thereof, describe how it can be best solved? During the
circumstances how you would ascertain amount of oil not fit for use?
236. Describe method of documentation
of recording inventory management and control under Quality System. As a Chief
Engineer onboard how would you maintain a record of spares becoming obsolete
and to retrieve information regarding current strength of spares / stores.
Describe the methodology with proper heads and method of record keeping.
237. State the different methods on
board for ascertain lube oil / fuel oil onboard. If you were to ascertain the
“available” stock of both categories of oil of a ship where you have joined as
a Chief Engineer. Describe the methodology you will employ and cross check for
accuracy.
238. You have joined an old vessel as
Chief Engineer, which has been purchased recently by your shipping company.
Enlist the methodology you will undertake for ascertaining the stock of lube
oil / fuel oil on board and steps you will initiate for ordering of optimum
quantity of oil requirement for the on coming voyage.
239. Bunkering.
240. You have joined a vessel, which
is due for a long voyage. As a Chief Engineer describe the
methodology/maintenance programme you would employ during the voyage for the
stored oil in the tank. What tests will indicate that stored oil is in good
health?
241. Considering Engine Room operation
as a vital system onboard, discuss the influence of human factor in the same?
What will be the common characteristics of such a system- Explain with example
prevalent on board?
242. Discuss the
contribution of the following factors on ship in identification of proper
training for a specific task performed (i) Internal Audits (ii) Emergency
drills (iii) Previous training and experience (iv) Familiarization with new
equipment.
243. Illustrate the salient factors for “onboard training” and
standard of competence as laid out in STCW 95 Chapter III. Underline the
specific roles a Chief Engineer needs to perform towards satisfactory training
of engine room personnel under the Regulation. What will be the criteria for
evaluating competence for onboard training by a Chief Engineer?
244. Develop a training program for activities of a vessel,
where you have joined recently as a Chief Engineer highlighting the specific
training needs for engine room personnel in case of (i) use of life saving
appliances (ii) fire in accommodation (iii) explosion in engine room, when the
ship is in dry dock
245. You
have joined a vessel as Chief Engineer recently. Outline a programme that you
will implement in training of Engine Room staff for (i) Fire prevention and
fire fighting (ii) Pollution
prevention (iii) Safe working practices. Enlist the related STCW Codes for each
of them.
246. As a Chief Engineer on a ship, how would you conduct a training program for
safe work practices in (i) Engine Room Workshop (ii) During Dry docking (iii)
Pollution prevention
248. As
per STCW convention 78 and Code of 95, state to which branch do the following
sections refer to (a) Section A- III/1 (b)
Section A- III/2 (c) Section A- III/3 (d)
Section A- III/4
249. With reference to Section A-V/3
and training to engine room personnel, illustrate the role of a Chief Engineer
in (i) Crowd management training (ii)
Familiarization training (iii) Safety
training for personnel providing direct service to passengers in passenger
spaces (iv) Crisis management and human behaviour training.
250. With reference to Section A- VI
/1 of STCW 95 enlist the minimum requirements for familiarization, basic safety
training and instruction to all seafarers. Underline the importance of the role
of Chief Engineer of a ship in enforcing these elements of STCW training.
251. As a Chief Engineer on a ship,
how you would conduct a training programme for safe working practices in (i)
Welding (ii) Ballast water management (iii) Pollution prevention
252. Describe a procedure to establish
a training programme appropriate for the training need of a Engine Room
personnel on board, where you have joined as Chief Engineer. Illustrate the
measures you will undertake in view of a section of Engine Room personnel not
adept in attaining the standard within a specified time period.
253. Highlight the salient measures of
a training programme that you will undertake on joining a vessel as Chief
Engineer in pursuance of SOLAS guidance and as underlined in (i) May 1999 Amendments (ii) May 2002
Amendments (iii) Chapter IX of SOLAS
255. As a Chief Engineer on a ship
where you have joined recently, develop a training programme for shore related
activities of a vessel. Highlight the specific training needs for engine room
personnel in case of (i) overloading (ii) fire (iii) explosion, when the ship
is in dry dock.
257. Muster and drills.
258. Develop an appropriate training
programme for engine room personnel for successfully encountering machinery
related emergency situations like (i) Main engine/ auxiliary engine failure
(ii) automation failure of main engine in UMS vessels (iii) Steering failure
(iv) electrical failure.
260. Illustrate the salient factors for “onboard training” and standard of
competence as laid out in STCW 95 Chapter III. Underline the specific roles a
CE needs to perform toward satisfactory training of engine room personnel under
the Regulation. What will be the criteria for evaluating competence for onboard
training by a CE
261. State
the date of adoption and entry into force of International Convention on
Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers. Give a
brief introduction of the convention highlighting its purpose, articles
related, different chapters contained and their area of coverage.
262. State the resolutions adopted by
1978 Convention on STCW. What is the amendment procedure of the said convention
?
263. Amendments to STCW.
264. STCW Chapter I.
265. Enumerate the different
activities and rights of national coast guard. With reference to coast guard
activity explain (i) controlling vessel traffic/ waterways (ii) inspection of
flag state and foreign ships (iii) general maritime law and treaty enforcement.
268. PSC and its rights.
269. If Flag State
Implementation is carried out effectively; Port State
270.
During a port State control inspection, the PSCO desired to carry out
detailed inspection of the vessel.
(a) What are clear grounds for a PSCO
to conduct a more detailed inspection? State
your answer with examples.
(b) What is the difference between
‘corrective action’ and ‘preventive action’
271. With
reference to port PSC enumerate on the following (i) Regional co-operation/
agreements (ii) Future of PSC (iii) Is PSC an effective tool for ship safety?
272. PSC- clear
grounds.
273. Explain
the jurisdiction of application of PSC and its control regulations. State the
salient clauses from different International Conventions that forms the basis
and focus area of PSC.
274. What provisions are kept under
PSC towards (i) Certificates issued by non party states to their ships (ii)
Inspection of ships below convention size and (iii) Amendments to procedures
for PSC adopted in 1981.
275. With reference to PSC illustrate
the following (i) Regional co-operation/ agreements (ii) The goal of future PSC (iii)
Technical assistance by IMO under resolution adopted in Nov. 1991 Conference.
276. Bunker oil spill.
278. The protection of the Marine environment is of utmost importance today.
Discuss.
(a) How would
you as a C/E of a tanker ensure protection of the environment by compliance
with the various Regulation of MARPOL 73/78 Annex 1 for prevention and control
of pollution at sea?
(b) State requirement for compliance
under Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78.
279. Emergency
preparedness/ contingency plan.
280. The vessel where you are posted as Chief Engineer is
undergoing dry-docking and a serious fire occurs on the deck because of welding
work. Illustrate the documented procedures to deal with such emergency and its
advantage over non-documented actions? Explain the different ship related
contingencies against which document procedures are maintained under emergency
preparedness of ISM Codes. In case of a major pollution of oil from a
ship how best the contingency plans in emergency preparedness help over other
actions.
281. Contingency plan- communication.
(i) Formation of
the emergency team (ii) During emergency situations (iii) Maintaining contact
between ship and office.
283. Explain the
different machinery related emergency situations that are dealt as documented
/procedures under “emergency preparedness”? Underline the salient actions that
are documented in dealing with (i) Main Engine Failure (ii) steering failure
(in) electrical failure (iv) automation failure. (v) Boiler automation failure
(vi) Scavenge fire
284. Establish
relation between implementation of ISM code and emergency preparedness. Enlist
the documented procedures are maintained onboard for potential emergency
situations. Illustrate one such procedure highlighting its format, entries and
the location where it is maintained onboard.
287. In case of a major fire onboard,
explain the salient advantages of documentation under “emergency preparedness”
over normal fire fighting procedures. “Before implementation of the said code
the fire fighting operations onboard have successfully carried out in numerous cases”-
with the context of the statement give your recent opinion for requirement of
documented plans under “emergency preparedness”.
290. Role of SOLAS, MARPOL, and Office
in safety and pollution prevention.
291. ISPS- Security measures at
various levels.
292. What are the essential features of the ISPS Code? What are the duties
and responsibilities of a Chief
Engineer with respect to the Code. State action you will take to familiarize
newly inducted crew of different nationality employed on board Ship.
293. Piracy
of ships and robbery of valuable goods have become issues of concern in
maritime trade under current scenario. Highlight the IMO Convention related to
these issues. How does a Chief Engineer encounter such incidents successfully
under International Legislation
294. Give a list of the properties or
test by which distillate and blended fuels may be specified or decisions be
made on their fitness for use. Name the properties or constituents that may be
found in a blended fuel having a high viscosity and high carbon content.
Explain how they may cause problems in engine operation.
296. Conventional VIT, Super VIT and
FQS.
298. Discuss the influence of the
following properties / contents have on fuel characteristics and its economic
use (i) viscosity (ii) density (iii) ignition quality (iv) VIT (v)
compatibility (vi) carbon residue (vii) control combustion period
300. Discuss FQS as applied to main
engines to improve its performance. How its application can be best utilised
for optimum economic use of fuel oil ? Highlight the relationship between FQS
and VIT and suggest ways so that both can be ideally balanced with a view to
fuel oil consumption and MCR.
301. Fuel oil system.
303. Illustrate mean piston speed, its
significance on consumption of fuel oil. Explain how mean piston speed is
related to r.p.m. and ideal combustion. Joining an old ship as Chief Engineer,
formulate a methodology by which you can ascertain optimum use of fuel oil
against desired mean piston speed.
001.Explain the key features of UNCLOS. Enumerate
the key areas covered under the convention.
002. What are the UNCLOS provisions concerning
ship’s flag and nationality? In observation of UNCLOS what the duties are of
flag States and how is it enforced?
003. Describe the
salient considerations leading to first United Nations
Conference on The
Law of the Sea. When it was provisionally accepted
and when it
entered into force? What is meant by Avid Pardo and the
Common Heritage of
Mankind-Principle?
004. UNCLOS-
Territorial sea, EEZ, Contiguous zone.
005.Explain the key features of the United Nations Convention on the Law
of The Sea? When this convention was opened for signature and when it entered
into force? How many articles and annexes it contains? Enumerate the areas
covered under this convention?
006. Procedure for adopting the Convention.
008. Discuss the procedure of entry into force of a convention after its
adoption? State the provision and its importance towards entry into force of
the convention. For a convention of important technical nature state the
general rules/ conditions observed by the states for its entry into force.
Explain the terms (i) Accession (ii) Signature subject to Ratification,
acceptance or approval.
009. With reference to IMO conventions discuss (i) Amendment (ii) Tacit Acceptance (iii) Enforcement. Should an offence occur
by a ship within the jurisdiction of another state, state the provisions kept
under the “enforcement” of conventions to counter the offence.
010. Background of ILO.
013. How many maritime labour conventions have been in force concerning
seafarers? Highlight Merchant Shipping (Minimum Standards) 1976 and its
protocol and its contribution to uplifting the working condition of seafarers
on board.
015. Address the salient issues as underlined in the Health Protection
and Medical Care (Seafarers), 1987 convention of ILO. As a Chief Engineer
comment its contribution to the improvement of medical care of seafarers on
board ships.
016. Explain (i) WHO International Health Regulations (ii) ITU
International Tele- communication Regulations. What impact these treaties have
on modern shipping ?
018. Under “Indian Merchant Shipping Act”, explain (i) Indian Courts and their procedures towards a major casualty on a
foreign flagship (ii) Arrest of Maritime
property (iii) Arbitration
019. An Indian flag vessel collided with another vessel off the coast of
India, as a result few lives were also lost and vessel damaged. In accordance
with the provisions under the Merchant Shipping Act, what steps should be
initiated and who should initiate such steps for the safety of the ships and
the marine environment
020. Registration of ships.
022. M.S. Act.
023. Under
maritime law, in case of a collision, explain
(i) apportionment of damages (ii)
proportionate fault (iii) collision
liabilities (iv) presumptions of
fault (v) jurisdiction in collision
cases.
024. What are
the various collision liabilities under international maritime law? How the
economic laws in ship collisions are assessed? Highlight your views on “
collision and conflicts of law “?
025. Differentiate
between official logbook, deck and engine room log books. Highlight their
salient features and differences. Also, enlist the number of documents, which
are handed over by relieved Chief Engineer during signing off from a vessel.
026. E/R Log
book.
027. An accident with a ship relates with a grounding while approaching
a port. On an inspection made by a team of surveyors, you are to submit the
relevant Log book records for formulating an opinion regarding cause of
grounding. Taking figures from real life situations present a case study to
underline that machineries were functioning satisfactorily.
028. Describe the objective for maintaining records onboard. What are
its categories? Enlist the record keeping items under each categories
substantiating with reasons. Give an example by which the records generated by
the shipboard maintenance activities may also be seen as a data base from which
valuable management information can be retrieved.
030. How to distinguish between necessary and unnecessary records on
ship? How the control of record keeping maintained onboard? How the old and
unnecessary records are identified and dealt with?
031. Charterering.
032. What are the basic “contracts” used in
Maritime transportation? Discuss the basic elements of the time Charter Party
and Demise (Bareboat Charter Parties)? State the conflicts between chartering
and Maritime Law?
033. Hague-Visby rules.
034. Elaborate the influences of a Charterer on
operation of propulsion and other shipboard machineries during a voyage. A ship
on a time- charter if met with several unforeseen machinery breakdowns due to
which the scheduled date cannot be met with, stale the different options and
actions a Chief Engineer on-board should undertake.
035. Charterering.
036. Explain the following;
(a)
World scale (b)
Responsibilities of a shipbroker
037. Company is
planning to buy and old ship stationed at a foreign port and to put the vessel
immediately on bareboat charter. On your placement as Chief Engineer on the
said vessel, enlist and explain the series of inspection / examinations /
inventories you will make towards preparation of such charter voyage.
039. Bill of
Lading.
042. State the different types of Marine Insurance
policies that could be undertaken by owners, shippers or other related parties
Explain the salient liabilities and exclusions related with each case for an
insurer.
043. Port
of Refuge
044. Why does a ship require Marine Insurance cover? Explain Hull
045. General Average.
047. As per the Marine Insurance Act, write short notes on the following
(a) Deviation
(b) Warranties (c) War Risk
Clause (d) Charterers Contribution
Clause
048. State the different types of Marine Insurance policies that could be
undertaken by owners, shippers or other related parties Explain the
salient liabilities and exclusions related with each case for an insurer.
049.How many types of warranties are there in Marine Insurance? Give an
example of each type with reference to a hull and machinery policy of insurance
[Express, Disbursement, Seaworthiness, warranty of Legality]
050. List the differences of a Marine Insurance
compared to a General Insurance at shore. Discuss its applicability in a new
ship and an old ship procurement.
051. Give a brief history of P & I Clubs
highlighting its inception, and growth. It is said “ Rebirth of P & I Clubs
is due to growth of Third Party Liabilities”- Elucidate.
052. What is a P & I Insurance ? How these
clubs operate worldwide ? Connected with P & I Clubs, explain control,
dividends, scope of cover and letters of undertaking.
053. Illustrate the present service philosophy of
P & I Clubs and how they work on a day- to- day basis world- wide? How is
it controlled?
054. With
reference to P &I Club explain
(a) International group (b) Re- Insurance (c) Representative Function
055. What are the salient differences of Marine
Insurance with a shore based installation Insurance? With respect to Marine
Insurance explain:
(a) Agreed Value and ACV Policies (b) P & I Liability (c) Water craft Liability (d) Hull
056. A serious fire has taken place in the bridge
of a vessel arising out of short circuit. Describe the type of insurance
coverage the ship is entitled to and what type of policy will cover the maximum
damage recovery? What is uninsured boater coverage?
059. Underlining Marine Insurance Cover, explain (i) Hull &
Machinery cover, (ii) P & I Insurance, (iii) Cargo Insurance, (iv)
Pollution Liability Insurance.
061. Documents required from ship in case of claims.
062. What are
the main statutes of marine insurance? Explain with reference to marine
insurance (i) Direct Action (ii)
Reinsurance (iii) Marine insurance and
conflict of laws.
063.With
reference to P&I club, write short notes on (i) Medical payment coverage
(ii) Uninsured Boater coverage (iii)
Towing coverage
065. What do
you understand by state controlled salvage? In context to
salvage
explain the key issues of ” The 1994 York / Antwerp
“The Nordic
and Chinese Maritime Codes “
066. Annual
survey.
067. A second hand single hull VLCC built in 1990 is to be acquired by
your Company. The vessel is to be registered under Indian flag As Chief
Engineer / Owner representative, what aspects you would look for, with respect
to:
(a)SOLAS 74 (b) MARPOL 73/78 [CAS 13G] (c) Crew
accommodation (d)
Machinery/
boilers (e) Previous survey report
068. Requirements for Recognised Organisation.
069.
A ship on which you have joined as Chief Engineer is scheduled to be put in
active service after major lay-up and necessary repairs. State the survey
inspections and trials to be made by the surveyor in presence of Chief Engineer
and Master.
070. Annual, Intermediate, Renewal/ Special surveys.
070 (a) . Documents carried on board.
071. During Periodic survey of a crosshead bearing of main engine, a
condition of class was imposed by the survey authorities and the vessel was
allowed to sail under said status till the next port of call. As a Chief
Engineer of the vessel enumerate and explain the consequences and actions to be
reciprocated on behalf of owner of the ship and also what all penalties are
attracted if these are not duly followed up?
073.
Highlight the role of Classification Societies in providing set of standards
for sound merchant ship construction. Also state the importance of
International Association of Classification Societies and how they contribute
in improving standards of hull and machineries?
074.
UNCLOS.
075. If a
period of a statutory Certificate has just expired on your joining a vessel in
a port having inadequate survey facility, state the actions you will take to
revalidate.
076. A vessel
having continued and repeated crosshead bearing failures of main propulsion
engine was allowed to reach the one leg of its voyage with a Condition of
Class. The condition of the said bearing is suggested to be in more degraded
condition. As a Chief Engineer, describe the action you will initiate for
successful return leg journey.
077. Code of
ethics (IACS).
078.Underline
the validity of the following statements:
i)Classification body as
survey societies ii) Classification
society as neutral third partyiii)Classification society as “Recognised
Organisation” iv) Classification society
and duty of confidentiality.
079. As a
Chief Engineer on a fully loaded ship you are stranded in an island near UK India
080-FSQC.
Flag state quality control.
080. What is
meant by FSQC ? How this is maintained by classification bodies ? Explain the
area of related services as offered by classification bodies in case of (i)
Towing voyage inspection (ii) Equipment approval
081.What are the principle functions conducted by a classification body
towards survey/ management of high-speed crafts? In which way these surveys
differ from conventional ship surveys?
082. Classification societies surveys.
083. Differentiate between statutory, classification and regulatory
surveys. List under these categories the surveys which are to be conducted (i)
every six months (ii) every year (iii)
every thirty months (iv) every four years & (v) every five years.
084. “Document File” is a vital tool required during survey. Briefly
explain its purpose, containment and support documentation. What is the process
of identifying a survey in the “Document File”
086. Foreign going vessels are required to possess a valid safety
equipment certificate renewed at intervals after survey of safety equipment.
Compile a list of items that are contained in the safety equipment survey. From
the above list, select two ship systems, explain how they would be examined and
identify possible defects.
087.Differentiate between harmonised system of surveys and enhanced hull
survey system. Since when these systems have come in force. What all statutory
certificates are issued under HSSC ? List the periodicity of all certificates
issued under HSSC.
089. Continuous Hull
090. Computer aided surveys.
091.
Protective coating has come into a lot of debate in recent years. With
reference to seawater ballast tanks how the condition is assessed for paint
coatings and how grading is done by society surveyors. Outline the problem that
occur with self polishing copolymer paints when a vessel is at anchor for long
periods or proceeding at reduced speed.
092. Enlist
the salient items consisting additional survey for tankers. On examination of
tankers hull in a dry dock some areas covered with paint were found damaged.
Describe a procedure for repair of the said area and precautions taken thereof.
093. Describe
the differences and features of hull surveys of a very large crude carrier
compared to a conventional one. Which zone/ tanks/ components are awarded
special precaution while carrying out bulk carrier survey ?
094.
Conditions of Assignment.
096.
Certificates and Documents carried onboard.
097. What are the primary strategies for coping
with stress affected personnel? How these elements can be best implemented in
ships personnel motivating them, for better teamwork?
098. Strategies for inter personal conflicts.
100. As a Chief Engineer how will you
motivate good interpersonal relationships and team work.
101. As a Chief Engineer onboard
stress the issues you will address for lack of motivation, differences in
attitude and to increase sense of competitiveness for better management and
effective control? Also formulate the flow chart for a work programme to be
availed within a target date from a group of Engine room personnel of above
mentioned mixed thought process.
102. Man power management.
104. State definition of organisation
and its key components. As a Chief Engineer onboard perceive how this issues
can be best addressed for effective crew and engine room management.
105. Establish relationship between
the power and control underline the various potential barriers that must be
overcome for successful implementation of crew management on board ships?
108. As a Chief Engineer how do you
perceive an error committed by an engine
room staff? While classifying an error common onboard ships state a
modality to prevent such an occurrence.
110. What is perception and perceived
behaviour? As a Chief Engineer onboard how do you fore see such issues can be a
critical area in man management?
111. Perceived threat is a critical
issue in organisational management. Underline how this issue can affect a
day-to-day functioning of Engine room and ship and also instability arising out
of it. How the situation may be countered?
112. Continued physical and
psychological stress is a common phenomenon onboard ships. State the salient
indicative changes in crew behaviour criterion to identify such problems and
formulate the strategy to best encounter such a situation at sea.
116. With the advent of information
technology there had been a revolution in communication between ship to shore
personnel. Discuss its types, barriers, problems arising thereof and ways of
improving such issues?
118. Why is feedback so important in
communication? Considering a common example of an incident onboard ships list
some guideline for effective use of feedback?
119. Briefly summarise the four selfs
in Johari window. What implications does each have for interpersonal conflict
onboard?
121. Describe the elements in
management to counter sources of conflicts in an organisation? Considering such
conflicts has arisen on a ship due to cultural and social diversity.
122. Considering Engine room operation
as a vital system onboard, discuss the influence of human factor in the same?
What will be the common characteristics
of such a system-Explain with an example prevalent onboard?
123. What is understood by and open and
closed system? For effective maintenance of ship machineries and fruitful team
work which system you will prefer and why?
124. Mechanistic approach to personnel
as opposed to scientific movement is an evolution from industrial re-valuation,
which is true for the systems existing onboard ships. Establish with example.
128. With respect to Engine room man
management enlist the key issues you will address with proper justification in
the following areas (i) incentive programmes (ii) Long term personnel development
concepts (iii) human resources quality assurances (iv) attitude and motivation
development (v) Emergency response.
129. You are required to send a voyage
abstract to the head office containing all salient data as per regulatory
feature. For making the spreadsheet, underline the specific computer
application tools you will use and formulate a format for the abstract, which
will show the salient data within available format of software to the best
advantage. Use realistic data.
130. Detail the inspection that you as
a new chief engineer of a passenger ship, would make on joining the ship with
regard to (i) stability (ii) damage control (iii) fire fighting (iv) critical
machinery and equipment installed.
131. Detail the inspection that you as
a new chief engineer on an oil tanker/ gas carrier would make on joining the
ship with regard to (i) stability (ii) damage control (iii) critical machinery.
133. Describe the responsibilities of
a Chief Engineer under the relevant requirements of the International
Convention on Load Lines. In case of a debate arising out of tonnage
calculation for a ship in transit through a canal, describe the modalities a
Chief Engineer can adopt.
135. Freeboard condition of
assignment.
136. Underline the factors, which is
required for quantitative evaluation of ship’s intact stability. On a ship
where you are appointed as Chief Engineer, describe the procedure you will
adopt, for computing intact stability of the vessel. Conclude your assessment
with some realistic data.
139. Explain damage buoyancy and
damage stability. Highlight “One compartment” standard for ships towards damage
control. ‘Ships carrying liquid cargo are at hazard from groundings and
explosions, but their sinking from collisions is very rare’ – Justify the
statement with reasoning.
141. Enlist the factors of capsizing
of a vessel. Give your observation with reasoning that a smaller vessel is more
prone to capsize than a bigger one. State the actions that can undertaken for improving resistance
of a vessel against capsizing?
142. Explain transient flooding
phenomenon. Underline the risk involved with transient flooding. Considering
that transient flooding condition may lead to capsizing of a vessel, explain
the phases of ship’s movement from upright to overturn position due to
transient flooding?
145. SOLAS amendments for RO-RO.
146. Describe the amendments made in
SOLAS Chapter II-1 Parts A, B and B-1 towards consideration of trim in the
calculation of attained subdivision A. What are the provisions made thereof for
passenger ships? What provisions made against intermediate stages of flooding?
147. Collision bulkhead.
148. SOLAS Chapters.
149. Highlight the following amendments to IMO Conventions and its effects in
ship operation thereof. Mention their date of entry into force
(a) CLC and Fund
Convention (b) SOLAS-IMDG Code.
151. List the
amendments to the existing Conventions of IMO to come into force in the year
2005. Briefly describe the amendments. What changes are likely to be foreseen
on ship operation worldwide on implementation of these amendments?
152. Marpol
153. List the
IMO Conventions and guidelines dealing with marine environment protection.
State how each of the convention contributes to the protection of the marine
environment.
154. Highlighting
the importance of the dates shown below as towards entry into force of IMO
Conventions/ Codes/ Amendments, describe the effect it will have on maritime
ship operation worldwide –
(a) 1st Jan 2003 (b) 1st May 2003 (c) 27th Sept. 2003 (d) 1st Sept. 2002.
155. What are the liabilities of a
ship owner in carriage of passengers onboard ships? Explain the importance and
relevance of “ Pre-Athens Convention Legislation ” and “ The Athens
156. List the date of entry into force / Convention or Code of IMO in
the year 2002.On what basis as towards implementation of IMO’s Conventions 1st
January 2002 and 1st July 2002 is important?
157. 2003 amendments on various
conventions.
159. When International Convention of
Maritime Search and Rescue was adopted, and when it was amended? Describe the
salient features of revised annex as entered into force since 1st
Jan 2000. How many chapters is contained in the revised annex.
164. What are the technical provisions
made under general rules of 1972 conventions on COLREG? Discuss Rule 10 in
detail. Explain the term “not to impede”. Also detail any amendment made
thereof.
165. Specify the number of rules
included under Section II and Section III of COLREG 1972. Giving a brief
description of the rules, highlighting objectives of Section II and Section III
of the said convention.
170. Illustrate the different
amendments to the International Convention on Load lines, 1966 as amended
in (i) 1971 (ii) 1975
(iii) 1979 (iv) 1983. What was
the primary requirement towards adoption of 1988 Protocol to the said
convention? Describe its 1995 amendments and revision of Load line conventions
thereof.
171. SOLAS Convention is generally regarded as the most important of
all International treaties concerning the safety of merchant ships.
Illustrating its brief history commencing from the first version give
chronologically its evolution towards formation of International convention for
the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS).
Explain its amendment procedures as detailed in the Article VIII of the said
convention. What is meant by “Amendments by conference” ? When these amendments
enter into force ? What does “Accelerated Amendment” mean ?
173. SOLAS amendments 1981.
174. Illustrating date of adoption and
entry into force in each case, describe the amendments and protocols as made to
SOLAS Convention 1974 in (I) 1983 (ii)
1988 (iii) 1989
178. SOLAS amendments and clear
grounds.
179. Underlining the date of adoption
and entry into force describe December 1994, May 1995 and November 1995
amendments as made to SOLAS 1974. Highlight these amendments made on (i) Ship’s routeing system (ii) Stability of Ro-Ro Passenger ships (iii) Lifesaving appliances and arrangements.
180. Describe
the different Chapters of SOLAS that
were amended and its salient features as amended by amendments made in (i) June 1996 Conference (ii) December 1996 Conference. Illustrate
their date of adoption and entry into force in both cases. Highlight the codes
that were amended under these amendments. What new Regulation that were added
in Chapter II-1 under December 1996 amendments ?
181. SOLAS
amendments june 1997.
183. Illustrate the May 1999
amendments to SOLAS 1974 including its date of adoption and entry into force.
State the classes the ships carrying INF cargo are assigned with under this
amendment. What specific changes to adopted amendments on Nov. 1997 has been
included in May 1999 amendments? What is meant by the said amendment being
under “tacit acceptance”?
Discuss the new Regulation XI – 1/5
and new chapter XI – 2 that have been added to SOLAS on the basis of this amendment.
Also state the requirement/modifications made to Regulation XI – 2/3 enshrining
International Ship and Port Facilities Security Code (ISPS Code).
188.
A QMS is to be developed on board under ISM. State the steps initiated
by you with the co-operation of senior management members on board and shore
office to implement the same within a targeted date.
189. Objectives of ISM.
190. Illustrating differences between
major and minor non-conformity and near miss situations. Show with examples
steps taken by you as Chief Engineer in each case for successful handling of
the situations.
191. ISM and SMS.
193. Identifying the clause under ISM
code, enumerate Master’s responsibility and authority. Specifying the clause of
the code, enlist the requirement of key operations and responsibilities as
detailed towards development of plans for shipboard operations by (i) Shipping company (ii) Ship operating Staff. Enumerate also the key shipboard operations.
194. With reference to ISM Codes
explain (i) Non Conformity (ii)
Accident (iii) Hazardous Occurrence (iv)
Disclaimer. What are the salient features and objective of SMS
Documentation? What are Software and
Hardware considerations for meeting objective under the Code?
195. Under ISM certification explain
(i) DOC (ii) Short term DOC (iii) Interim DOC (iv) Full Term DOC (v) SMC (vi)
Short Term SMC (vii) Interim SMC (viii) Full Term SMC. Briefly explain the significance of
issuance of each certificate stated above, specifying the condition for all.
196. State the action taken by a
survey society towards handling of an ISM certificate in case (I) When a major non-conformity is
found (ii) When non-conformities are
found (iii) When extension of
the certificate is requested for (iv) When revision of an entry for a
certificate is requested for. Under what circumstances may SMC and DOC be
invalidated.
197. Classify the type of ISM Audits
conducted for a shipping company and of a ship emphasising its timing. Explain
what is meant by follow up audit.
198. SOLAS
Chapter IX
199. List ISM
Certification, explain the key clauses, which are needed to be complied with?
State the factors and commitment from a Chief Engineer and company to have SMS
implemented successfully on board ship.
200. Actions on
major non-conformity.
201.
Illustrate the provision kept towards
establishing procedures to identify and testing of “critical” equipments under
ISM Codes. How the list of critical equipment and systems are made and on what
factors they are dependent.
202. List the
objectives of an ISM Internal Audit of a ship. How an internal audit helps
in External Audit of a vessel? Name the
salient issues addressed in the Internal Audit and the persons responsible to
carry out the same.
203. ISM code
section XII
204. With
reference to “ISM Code” write short notes on
(a) Role of
company office
(b) Advantage of
drills and exercises
(c ) Documented
procedure
(d) Management Review
205. Purpose of
ISM code.
206. Objectives
of ISM code, SMS and PMS.
207. Define
a “company” and its obligation under ISM codes towards safe shipboard
operations. Enumerate the key shipboard operations, which should be maintained
by a company for successful onboard operation of a ship under ISM codes.
210. Explain the objectives of a
responsible company as required under ISM Codes. Explain with reasons, why
existing maintenance plan threatens ISM Certification and increases risk of Port State
212. Maintenance plan.
213. As a Chief Engineer on a vessel
scheduled to make a voyage from India to the U.S. Coast, list the salient items
you will inspect, machinery installation you will ensure for satisfactory
operation and documents you will keep handy for making a satisfactory voyage.
Give reasoning in each case.
215. Ship repair management.
216. Briefly explain the objectives of
planned preventive maintenance. Indicate the areas where planned preventative
maintenance can be applied effectively on ships. How is the work planning and
scheduling carried out.
217. Illustrate the key issues in new
ship building contract negotiations. How to estimate “risk analysis” and how to
reduce your exposure? State the contract terms which really matter and the
pitfalls to avoid in such negotiations.
218.
Explain Conversion Contracts. “Conversion contracts are known to be
different and of greater risk but still have some over-riding advantages over
other contracts” – Substantiate the statement with due reasoning. State the
particular problems associated in such contracts.
219. Enlist the salient requirements
by the new BIMCO Repair form. Highlight
(i) Evolution and its purpose (ii) BIMCO style and format (iii)
Commercial balance (iv) Distinctive features
(v) Availability.
220. With respect to key issues in
ship repair contracts, illustrate (i) Payment terms (ii) Ambit of the
specification and additional works (iii) contract period, liquidated damages
and force majeure (iv) Guarantees and insurance (v) Termination events
221. With reference to engineering
economics, explain (i) Time value of money (ii)Present worth comparisons (iii)
Rate of return calculations (iv) Replacement analysis. How best these terms are
related to ship repair/ ship building?
222. With reference to ship repair/
ship building, and engineering economics explain the terms (i) Risk analysis
(ii) Break even analysis (iii) Sensitivity analysis (iv) Multi stage sequential
analysis (v) Multi attribute decision making
223. With reference to project cost
estimation towards a major ship repair with multiple activities, explain (i)
Cost groups (ii) Cost parameters (iii) Work breakdown structure (WBS). How best
in your opinion these modules assist towards an optimum ship repair cost
estimation?
224. Illustrate ship repair management
and its objectives. Enlist the list of services under ship repair management
and highlight with (i) Assessment of ship repair quotations (ii) supervision
during repairs (iii) Co-ordination with classification society and flag
Administration (iv) attendance of necessary trials and testing (v) Full report
on actual repairs effected for record purposes.
226. Drydocking.
228. Define non-destructive testing
and its purpose. Under context and with reference to ships machineries,
discuss (i) dye penetrant testing (ii) leak testing (iii) magnetic particle
testing (iv) radiographic testing (v) ultrasonic test (vi) visual test.
Underline the method of interpretation of results by these tests.
229. On a ship where you have joined
as a Chief Engineer, pumps shafts and impellers of the ballast pumps are
suspected to be out of balance. Describe the process of balancing you will
undertake and results you will interpret for necessary repair. Use realistic
data.
231. Describe the different type of
defects / faults that could be diagnosed by lube oil analysis. Describe (i) drop test and its interpretation (ii) detection of mechanical degradation in
bearings (iii) degradation of oil
condition.
232. Illustrate the provision kept
towards establishing procedures to identify and testing of “critical”
equipments under ISM Codes. Enlist the shipboard items/ operations subjected to
inspection and test under ISM codes. How the list of critical equipment and
systems are made and on what factors they are dependent.
233. Inventory management.
234. As a Chief Engineer describe the
methodology you will practice during taking over/handing over of your ship in a
foreign port towards inventory management of lube oil / fuel oil on board. In
case of dispute arising thereof, describe how it can be best solved? During the
circumstances how you would ascertain amount of oil not fit for use?
236. Describe method of documentation
of recording inventory management and control under Quality System. As a Chief
Engineer onboard how would you maintain a record of spares becoming obsolete
and to retrieve information regarding current strength of spares / stores.
Describe the methodology with proper heads and method of record keeping.
237. State the different methods on
board for ascertain lube oil / fuel oil onboard. If you were to ascertain the
“available” stock of both categories of oil of a ship where you have joined as
a Chief Engineer. Describe the methodology you will employ and cross check for
accuracy.
238. You have joined an old vessel as
Chief Engineer, which has been purchased recently by your shipping company.
Enlist the methodology you will undertake for ascertaining the stock of lube
oil / fuel oil on board and steps you will initiate for ordering of optimum
quantity of oil requirement for the on coming voyage.
239. Bunkering.
240. You have joined a vessel, which
is due for a long voyage. As a Chief Engineer describe the
methodology/maintenance programme you would employ during the voyage for the
stored oil in the tank. What tests will indicate that stored oil is in good
health?
241. Considering Engine Room operation
as a vital system onboard, discuss the influence of human factor in the same?
What will be the common characteristics of such a system- Explain with example
prevalent on board?
242. Discuss the
contribution of the following factors on ship in identification of proper
training for a specific task performed (i) Internal Audits (ii) Emergency
drills (iii) Previous training and experience (iv) Familiarization with new
equipment.
243. Illustrate the salient factors for “onboard training” and
standard of competence as laid out in STCW 95 Chapter III. Underline the
specific roles a Chief Engineer needs to perform towards satisfactory training
of engine room personnel under the Regulation. What will be the criteria for
evaluating competence for onboard training by a Chief Engineer?
244. Develop a training program for activities of a vessel,
where you have joined recently as a Chief Engineer highlighting the specific
training needs for engine room personnel in case of (i) use of life saving
appliances (ii) fire in accommodation (iii) explosion in engine room, when the
ship is in dry dock
245. You
have joined a vessel as Chief Engineer recently. Outline a programme that you
will implement in training of Engine Room staff for (i) Fire prevention and
fire fighting (ii) Pollution
prevention (iii) Safe working practices. Enlist the related STCW Codes for each
of them.
246. As a Chief Engineer on a ship, how would you conduct a training program for
safe work practices in (i) Engine Room Workshop (ii) During Dry docking (iii)
Pollution prevention
248. As
per STCW convention 78 and Code of 95, state to which branch do the following
sections refer to (a) Section A- III/1 (b)
Section A- III/2 (c) Section A- III/3 (d)
Section A- III/4
249. With reference to Section A-V/3
and training to engine room personnel, illustrate the role of a Chief Engineer
in (i) Crowd management training (ii)
Familiarization training (iii) Safety
training for personnel providing direct service to passengers in passenger
spaces (iv) Crisis management and human behaviour training.
250. With reference to Section A- VI
/1 of STCW 95 enlist the minimum requirements for familiarization, basic safety
training and instruction to all seafarers. Underline the importance of the role
of Chief Engineer of a ship in enforcing these elements of STCW training.
251. As a Chief Engineer on a ship,
how you would conduct a training programme for safe working practices in (i)
Welding (ii) Ballast water management (iii) Pollution prevention
252. Describe a procedure to establish
a training programme appropriate for the training need of a Engine Room
personnel on board, where you have joined as Chief Engineer. Illustrate the
measures you will undertake in view of a section of Engine Room personnel not
adept in attaining the standard within a specified time period.
253. Highlight the salient measures of
a training programme that you will undertake on joining a vessel as Chief
Engineer in pursuance of SOLAS guidance and as underlined in (i) May 1999 Amendments (ii) May 2002
Amendments (iii) Chapter IX of SOLAS
255. As a Chief Engineer on a ship
where you have joined recently, develop a training programme for shore related
activities of a vessel. Highlight the specific training needs for engine room
personnel in case of (i) overloading (ii) fire (iii) explosion, when the ship
is in dry dock.
257. Muster and drills.
258. Develop an appropriate training
programme for engine room personnel for successfully encountering machinery
related emergency situations like (i) Main engine/ auxiliary engine failure
(ii) automation failure of main engine in UMS vessels (iii) Steering failure
(iv) electrical failure.
260. Illustrate the salient factors for “onboard training” and standard of
competence as laid out in STCW 95 Chapter III. Underline the specific roles a
CE needs to perform toward satisfactory training of engine room personnel under
the Regulation. What will be the criteria for evaluating competence for onboard
training by a CE
261. State
the date of adoption and entry into force of International Convention on
Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers. Give a
brief introduction of the convention highlighting its purpose, articles
related, different chapters contained and their area of coverage.
262. State the resolutions adopted by
1978 Convention on STCW. What is the amendment procedure of the said convention
?
263. Amendments to STCW.
264. STCW Chapter I.
265. Enumerate the different
activities and rights of national coast guard. With reference to coast guard
activity explain (i) controlling vessel traffic/ waterways (ii) inspection of
flag state and foreign ships (iii) general maritime law and treaty enforcement.
268. PSC and its rights.
269. If Flag State
Implementation is carried out effectively; Port State
270.
During a port State control inspection, the PSCO desired to carry out
detailed inspection of the vessel.
(a) What are clear grounds for a PSCO
to conduct a more detailed inspection? State
your answer with examples.
(b) What is the difference between
‘corrective action’ and ‘preventive action’
271. With
reference to port PSC enumerate on the following (i) Regional co-operation/
agreements (ii) Future of PSC (iii) Is PSC an effective tool for ship safety?
272. PSC- clear
grounds.
273. Explain
the jurisdiction of application of PSC and its control regulations. State the
salient clauses from different International Conventions that forms the basis
and focus area of PSC.
274. What provisions are kept under
PSC towards (i) Certificates issued by non party states to their ships (ii)
Inspection of ships below convention size and (iii) Amendments to procedures
for PSC adopted in 1981.
275. With reference to PSC illustrate
the following (i) Regional co-operation/ agreements (ii) The goal of future PSC (iii)
Technical assistance by IMO under resolution adopted in Nov. 1991 Conference.
276. Bunker oil spill.
278. The protection of the Marine environment is of utmost importance today.
Discuss.
(a) How would
you as a C/E of a tanker ensure protection of the environment by compliance
with the various Regulation of MARPOL 73/78 Annex 1 for prevention and control
of pollution at sea?
(b) State requirement for compliance
under Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78.
279. Emergency
preparedness/ contingency plan.
280. The vessel where you are posted as Chief Engineer is
undergoing dry-docking and a serious fire occurs on the deck because of welding
work. Illustrate the documented procedures to deal with such emergency and its
advantage over non-documented actions? Explain the different ship related
contingencies against which document procedures are maintained under emergency
preparedness of ISM Codes. In case of a major pollution of oil from a
ship how best the contingency plans in emergency preparedness help over other
actions.
281. Contingency plan- communication.
(i) Formation of
the emergency team (ii) During emergency situations (iii) Maintaining contact
between ship and office.
283. Explain the
different machinery related emergency situations that are dealt as documented
/procedures under “emergency preparedness”? Underline the salient actions that
are documented in dealing with (i) Main Engine Failure (ii) steering failure
(in) electrical failure (iv) automation failure. (v) Boiler automation failure
(vi) Scavenge fire
284. Establish
relation between implementation of ISM code and emergency preparedness. Enlist
the documented procedures are maintained onboard for potential emergency
situations. Illustrate one such procedure highlighting its format, entries and
the location where it is maintained onboard.
287. In case of a major fire onboard,
explain the salient advantages of documentation under “emergency preparedness”
over normal fire fighting procedures. “Before implementation of the said code
the fire fighting operations onboard have successfully carried out in numerous cases”-
with the context of the statement give your recent opinion for requirement of
documented plans under “emergency preparedness”.
290. Role of SOLAS, MARPOL, and Office
in safety and pollution prevention.
291. ISPS- Security measures at
various levels.
292. What are the essential features of the ISPS Code? What are the duties
and responsibilities of a Chief
Engineer with respect to the Code. State action you will take to familiarize
newly inducted crew of different nationality employed on board Ship.
293. Piracy
of ships and robbery of valuable goods have become issues of concern in
maritime trade under current scenario. Highlight the IMO Convention related to
these issues. How does a Chief Engineer encounter such incidents successfully
under International Legislation
294. Give a list of the properties or
test by which distillate and blended fuels may be specified or decisions be
made on their fitness for use. Name the properties or constituents that may be
found in a blended fuel having a high viscosity and high carbon content.
Explain how they may cause problems in engine operation.
296. Conventional VIT, Super VIT and
FQS.
298. Discuss the influence of the
following properties / contents have on fuel characteristics and its economic
use (i) viscosity (ii) density (iii) ignition quality (iv) VIT (v)
compatibility (vi) carbon residue (vii) control combustion period
300. Discuss FQS as applied to main
engines to improve its performance. How its application can be best utilised
for optimum economic use of fuel oil ? Highlight the relationship between FQS
and VIT and suggest ways so that both can be ideally balanced with a view to
fuel oil consumption and MCR.
301. Fuel oil system.
303. Illustrate mean piston speed, its
significance on consumption of fuel oil. Explain how mean piston speed is
related to r.p.m. and ideal combustion. Joining an old ship as Chief Engineer,
formulate a methodology by which you can ascertain optimum use of fuel oil
against desired mean piston speed.
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