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Dec to Jan 2014.


Sept 2014
Question.
With respect to Annex V of marpol significance of
Dish water, grey water recycling and reuse.
Other similar discharges as excluded from the purview of operational
wastes and Waste minimization.

Question.
What is the difference between cargo safety construction certificate
and cargo ship construction certificate?
How will you prepare your ship for an annual safety construction
survey?

Question
Enumerate with brief explanations on the salient difference between
governing of main propulsion and auxiliary engines.


Question
Explain the difference between ISM and ISO certification
Discuss the mandatory records to be maintained under ISO
9001:2008

Question
With regards to ordering and receiving fuel bunker on board answer
the following
The importance of correct bunker specification including the relevant
ISO standard
How will you ensure that a representative sample is drawn during
bunkering.
How will you ensure that in case of bunker disputes especially with
regards to quality the sample from the vessel will be acceptable for
verification


Question
With respect to refrigeration gases used on board vessels answer the
following.
Explain ozone depleting potentional of conventional ref gases.
Name alternative refrigeration gases available and being used on
board
Explain the steps you will take to ensure that release of refrigeration
gases from the plant is minimised during normal operation and during
maintenance activities.


Question
Explain the following modern methods of turbo charging
Pulse converter system
Sequential turbo charging
2 stage turbo charging
Variable geometry turbo charger.


Question
State the applicable regulation of SOLAS and MARPOL under which
it is mandatory for a flag state to conduct an investigation into any
casualty.
Write briefly the salient points of casualty investigation code and
recommended practices for a safety investigation into a marine
casualty or marine incident.
What do you understand by the term" very serious marine casualty."


Question
Explain the influence of following external factors in higher
consumption of fuel oil and how at best they could be controlled? (i)
Ship's hull condition (ii) Weather condition (iii) Maintenance of
different equipments in a fuel oil system (iv) Damage to propeller
blades

Aug 2014.
Question
(i) Define the'-meaning of the term "conditions of assignment" as
applied to ships.
(ii) State how conditions of assignment contribute towards the
watertight integrity of ships.
(iii) Give reasons why conditions of assignment need periodic
inspection, giving specific instances where they can be found to be
less than fully effective.

Question
Name the present ISO standard for marine fuel oil and explain salient
features with reference to fuel oil analysis report, explain relevant
corrective action against various adverse observation in it.


Question
Discuss IEC and NEMA standards for marine electrical equipment
What required for marine electrical cables
How will you conform that electrical cables are suitable for intended
use onboard.


Question
Compare the latest European union stipulation for low sulphur fuel
existing marpol requirement
Discuss the difficulties for implement its commercial impact on ship
operations.


Question
How will you prepare your ship for a renewal survey of IAPPC
International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate!
Explain with specific emphasis on the records and documents to be
maintained,
Exnumerate general requirements for shipboard incinerators, as
mentioned in Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78


Question
With respect to engine room man management enlist the key issues
you will address with proper justification in the following areas,
(a) Training programs (b) Long term personnel development concept
(c) Attitude and motivation development (d) Emergency response (e)
Coping with stress


Question
Explain PSC inspection underline its authority for exercising basis of
such inspection Enumerate relevant regulations, articles and
annexes of SOLAS 74, load line 66, MARPOL 73/78, STCW 95 and
tonnage 69 which form provision for PSC


Question
What are the UNCLOS provisions concerning ships flag and
nationality? In observation of UNCLOS what the duties are of flag
States and how is it enforced?


Question.
Your vessel, which had recently been dry docked, is showing a
significant increase in fuel oil consumption. Frame a report, in the
format of an e-mail message, addressed to the Engineer
Superintendent. Discuss the related inspections made, findings
established and suggestions for repair, if any.

July 2014.

Question.
What are the ongoing developments at the IMO with respect to the
technical and operational measures to be invoked on board ships for
combating green house gas emissions from ships?



Question
You as a Chief Engineer are asked by your company to carry out
internal audit of the deck-department under the ISM Code,
How would you carry out the audit & which areas would you lay
emphasis on during the audit?


Question
Enumerate with brief explanations on the salient difference between
governing of main propulsion and auxiliary engines.



Question
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 (iii) Boiler automation
failure (iv) Scavenge fire.



Question
Classification societies are RO and play an important role in
implementation of national and international regulations.
State Limitation highlighting them with reason. List the statutory
service undertaken by a classification body on behalf of
Administration,



Question
What are the principal reasons responsible for compounding of
machinery vibration in connection with operation of a long stroke
diesel engines and associated machinery arrangements? What are the
key factors for excitations generated by the engines?


Question
With regards to ordering and receiving fuel bunker on board answer
the following
The importance of correct bunker specification including the relevant
ISO standard
How will you ensure that a representative sample is drawn during
bunkering.
How will you ensure that in case of bunker disputes especially with
regards to quality the sample from the vessel will be acceptable for
verification



Question
With respect to refrigeration gases used on board vessels answer the
following.
Explain ozone depleting potentional of conventional ref gases.
Name alternative refrigeration gases available and being used on
board
Explain the steps you will take to ensure that release of refrigeration
gases from the plant is minimised during normal operation and during
maintenance activities.



Question
Explain the influence of following external factors in higher
consumption of fuel oil and how at best they could be controlled? (i)
Ship's hull condition (ii) Weather condition (iii) Maintenance of
different equipments in a fuel oil system (iv) Damage to propeller
blades


June 2014.
Question
With regards to ordering and receiving fuel bunker on board answer
the following
The importance of correct bunker specification including the relevant
ISO standard
How will you ensure that a representative sample is drawn during
bunkering.
How will you ensure that in case of bunker disputes especially with
regards to quality the sample from the vessel will be acceptable for
verification


Question
You as a Chief Engineer are asked by your company to carry out
internal audit of the deck-department under the ISM Code,
How would you carry out the audit & which areas would you lay
emphasis on during the audit?



Question
The vessel of which you are Chief Engineer suffers grounding. Write
a report to be forwarded to the Superintendent of the company about
the surveys and inspections subsequently carried out when the vessel
was dry-docked in a foreign port.



Question
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.


Question
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 (iii) Boiler automation
failure (iv) Scavenge fire.


Question
Classification societies are RO and play an important role in
implementation of national and international regulations.
State Limitation highlighting them with reason. List the statutory
service undertaken by a classification body on behalf of
Administration,



Question
With respect to refrigeration gases used on board vessels answer the
following.
Explain ozone depleting potentional of conventional ref gases.
Name alternative refrigeration gases available and being used on
board
Explain the steps you will take to ensure that release of refrigeration
gases from the plant is minimised during normal operation and during
maintenance activities.




Question
Explain the following modern methods of turbo charging
Pulse converter system
Sequential turbo charging
2 stage turbo charging
Variable geometry turbo charger.



Question
What are the principal reasons responsible for compounding of
machinery vibration in connection with operation of a long stroke
diesel engines and associated machinery arrangements? What are the
key factors for excitations generated by the engines?





April 2014.
Question
During bunkering of a ship at foreign port, a substantial amount of oil
spillage in water has taken place. Draw a emergency preparedness
plan of such incidents and how best it could be encountered under the
situation. Describe its salient advantages.



Question
Exhaust emission control is a major global issue and under serious
consideration by world shipping. In this context, comment on the
following,
Primary Nox reduction vis-a-vis secondary Nox reduction measures.
Scavenge Air Moisturizing & Exhaust Gas Recirculation for ME.




Question
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?




Question
What are the common hazards encountered during lifting appliances
survey/inspection?




Question
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.




Question
You as C/E are requested to inform your company with respect to
inspection of propeller in drydock during which you noticed a surface
crack on one of the blades.
State the steps taken by you as C/E for successful handling of the
situation. Also if some surface cracks are noticed on the keyway of a
tail shaft, state the steps taken by you for tackling the problem.
Explain the effects in case the cracks, as stated are not dealt with at
the proper time.




Question
Discuss IEC and NEMA standards for marine electrical equipment
What required for marine electrical cables
How will you conform that electrical cables are suitable for intended
use onboard.



Question
Compare the latest European union stipulation for low sulphur fuel
existing marpol requirement
Discuss the difficulties for implement its commercial impact on ship
operations.


Question.
Your vessel, which had recently been dry docked, is showing a
significant increase in fuel oil consumption. Frame a report, in the
format of an e-mail message, addressed to the Engineer
Superintendent. Discuss the related inspections made, findings
established and suggestions for repair, if any.






March 2014.
Question
Explain in detail the significance of propeller curves to a chief
engineer
Enumerate the propeller safety margins in relation to the chief
engineer.



Question
As a chief engineer describe the procedure you employ for bunkering
at a port for ascertaining and receiving correct grade and quantity of
oil from shore supplies in case of dispute regarding L.O/F.O received
describe the actions you would take in these circumstances what are
the applicable provisions under MARPOL 73/78 annex VI
regulations..




Question
What are the procedures for conducting an inquiry
a) After casualty as per M.S. act 1958 as amended
b) What is article of agreement? Why it is necessary to have article of
agreement



Question
An Indian flag vessel has grounded off the coast of India, and the
owners have abandoned the property. 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



Question
In an unfortunate incident of Main Engine Crank case explosion on
your vessel, the main engine was badly damaged and two engine
room personnel suffered serious injuries. Explain how you will
present the vessel for subsequent inspections by P&I and H&M
insurance companies with special emphasis on the records and
documents required in each case to ensure that only genuine claims
are honored.



Question
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?


Question
Illustrate the provision kept towards establishing procedures for
identification and testing of "critical" equipment under ISM Code.
How the list of critical equipment and systems are made and on what
factors are they dependent?




Question
Differentiate between third party liability and contractual liability.
When may the ship seek to limit his liability? List the persons entitled
to limit liability and claims entrusted.



FEB 2014.
Question
With regards to ordering and receiving fuel bunker on board answer
the following
The importance of correct bunker specification including the relevant
ISO standard
How will you ensure that a representative sample is drawn during
bunkering.
How will you ensure that in case of bunker disputes especially with
regards to quality the sample from the vessel will be acceptable for
verification


Question
State the applicable regulation of SOLAS and MARPOL under which
it is mandatory for a flag state to conduct an investigation into any
casualty.
Write briefly the salient points of casualty investigation code and
recommended practices for a safety investigation into a marine
casualty or marine incident.
What do you understand by the term" very serious marine casualty."

Question
With respect to refrigeration gases used on board vessels answer the
following.
Explain ozone depleting potentional of conventional ref gases.
Name alternative refrigeration gases available and being used on
board
Explain the steps you will take to ensure that release of refrigeration
gases from the plant is minimised during normal operation and during
maintenance activities.



Question
Explain the following modern methods of turbo charging
Pulse converter system
Sequential turbo charging
2 stage turbo charging
Variable geometry turbo charger.


Question
Your vessel where you are posted as a Chief engineer is about to enter
dry dock. State the co-ordination and information exchange
necessary with the master of the vessel for successful entry. Also list
the necessary preparation you would make along with earmarking
division of duties to the engineers of the vessels. Enlist the inspection
and co-ordinations you will make with dry dock authorities for
successful coming out of the dry dock.



Question
state the circumstances which may lead to suspension or withdrawal
of class explain the terms (i) period of class (ii) anniversary date (iii)
survey time window (iv) memoranda (v) recommendations



Question
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 preparation and trial you would conduct prior offering
the ship to the surveying authorities for survey and inspection


Question
Explain PSC inspection. Underline its authority and basis of such
inspections. Explain the various steps a flag state can take to ensure
that PSC detentions of its vessels are minimized.


Question
Explain the influence of following external factors in higher
consumption of fuel oil and how at best they could be controlled? (i)
Ship's hull condition (ii) Weather condition (iii) Maintenance of
different equipments in a fuel oil system (iv) Damage to propeller
blades

Jan 2014.
Question.
What are the ongoing developments at the IMO with respect to the
technical and operational measures to be invoked on board ships for
combating green house gas emissions from ships?


Question
You as a Chief Engineer are asked by your company to carry out
internal audit of the deck-department under the ISM Code,
How would you carry out the audit & which areas would you lay
emphasis on during the audit?



Question
The vessel of which you are Chief Engineer suffers grounding. Write
a report to be forwarded to the Superintendent of the company about
the surveys and inspections subsequently carried out when the vessel
was dry-docked in a foreign port.




Question
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.


Question
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 (iii) Boiler automation
failure (iv) Scavenge fire.


Question
Classification societies are RO and play an important role in
implementation of national and international regulations.
State Limitation highlighting them with reason. List the statutory
service undertaken by a classification body on behalf of
Administration,


Question.
On a ship where you are employed as Chief Engineer, the vessel has
UMS system for controlling engine room and a central scanning and
data logging system for monitoring.
Explain the special attention you will pay to the specific datas and
formulate a chart for condition monitoring.
Highlight the tools in computer application you will use for making
graphical representation, salient points and trend analysis


Question
What are the principal reasons responsible for compounding of
machinery vibration in connection with operation of a long stroke
diesel engines and associated machinery arrangements? What are the
key factors for excitations generated by the engines?


Question
What are the UNCLOS provisions concerning ships flag and
nationality? In observing the provisions of UNCLOS, what are the
duties of the flag state and how they are enforced?