meo class one question paper

Aug 2012.

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

Describe a procedure to establish a training programme appropriate for the training need of engine room personal on board, where you have joined as chief engineer.

Illustrate the measure you will under take in view of a section of engine room personnel not adept in attaining the standard with in a specified time period.

Question

As a Chief Engineer you have joined a vessel which is about to undertake a six month round ... voyage. Underline and describe the key issues that you will inspect, check, prepare, establish and maintain towards proper Planned Maintenance of Engine Room and associated areas under ISM Codes.

Question

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?

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

With reference to record keeping onboard, discuss (i) the necessity of proper filing (ii) efficient control of follow up and verification activities (iii) accident investigation. Describe a situation onboard, which will highlight the importance of record keeping of above three cases.

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.

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

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.

July 2012.

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

With respect to survey and certification state the circumstance which may lead to suspension or withdrawal of class and explain the following terms used by the classification societies.

Anniversary date.

Condition of class.

Window period for survey.

Memoranda.

Addition note.

Statutory recommendation.

Question

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.

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 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

Illustrate the salient features factors for on board training and standards of competence as laid down on STCW 95 chapter III under line the specific roles a chief engineer needs to perform towards necessary satisfactory training of engine room personnel under these parameters what will be criteria for evaluating competence for on board training by a chief engineer.

What are the salient features of STCW Manila amendment 2010 with respect to electro technical officer, work and rest hours requirement of the Chief engineer officer toward ship board training of the personal.

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

Explain the influence of a charter on operation of propulsion and other ship board machineries during a voyage. After taking over ship as C/E you have

informed that ship is on time charter and has a history of unforeseen auxiliary machinery breakdown at sea, state the different options you have and actions you would take as C/E prior to the commencement of voyage

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 equipment’s in a fuel oil system (iv) Damage to propeller blades

JUNE 2012.

Question

Your vessel has been awarded 3 major non confomities duirng SMS aduit. Frame a report in the format of an email addressing the engineer superintendent with sugested step to be taken for early sailing of the vessel.

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

Discuss the influence the following properties / contents have on fuel characteristics and its economic use: (i) viscosity (ii) density (iii) ignition quality (iv) VI (v) compatibility (vi) carbon residue (vii) control of combustion period

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

What are P&I clubs? How P&I clubs collect funds from ships what are the risks covered under P&I

What is the minmum a ship owner / shiping company has to do for its ship to get covergae under P&I club.

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

Differentiate between static and dynamic stability? Can a ship, high on GM, be low on stability? Justify your answer with reasoning. Enlist the governing factors you will inspect, while taking over a new ship in shipyard as Chief Engineer for having optimum stability in both categories. Substantiate your answer with reasons.

Question.

Give the history of requirements for load line regulations, leading towards the International convention on Load Line 1966.

What were the dates of adoption and entry into force?

What special provisions are included in the said convention, in comparison with the first International Convention on Load line, 1930?

Describe in brief, highlighting the area of coverage and related Annexes.

Question

with reference to ship repair/ ship building, and engineering economics explain the terms (i) Risk analysis, Brake even analysis, Sensitivity analysis, Multi stage sequential analysis, Multi attribute decision making.

April 2012.

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

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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

Differentiate the salient considerations taken during Survey of a ship under 1) Bare-boat charter, 2) Voyage charter & 3) Time charter.

As the Chief Engineer on board, explain with reasons, which of the three Surveys is most demanding and exhaustive and why?

Question

State the requirement and responsibility of the office in enforcing “emergency preparedness” procedures for a ship and its personnel, as required under ISM Codes? Describe the duties of the office in: (i) Formation of the emergency team (ii) During emergency situations (iii) Maintaining contact between ship and office.

Question

What are the UNCLOS provisions concerning ship’s flag and nationality? In observing the provisions of UNCLOS, what are the duties of the flag state and how they are enforced.

Question

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

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.

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

March 2012.

Question

In relation to sea worthiness of a ship discuss the responsibility and authority of the following stake holder.

Maritime administration.

Recognized organization.

Shipowner.

Insurance company.

Question

Now days there is a global trend substituting prescriptive based standards into functional based standards [e.g. part f of solas chapter ii – 2]

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of functional phase approach in comparison with prescriptive approach

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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 honoured.

Question

Why is dry-docking referred to as a major event in the maintenance of a ship?

As a Chief Engineer explain different steps that need consideration while planning a dry-docking project of a ship due for its first special survey.

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.

Question

What are the principles of modern salvage law? What is G.A, explain in context of G.A

a) Entitlement

b) Artificial adjustment

c) Contestation

Question

Apart from statutory surveys, what all other surveys can be undertaken by a classification body for a ship? What are the limitation for limitation for the society in these cases? Enlist them and emphasize how these cases are taken care of.

Question

The Paris MOU committee adopted a new inspection regime NIR in 2009 by which a risk profile would be established for each ship based on type age flag company history and psc detainment record. As chief engineer visiting a pot under Paris MOU how would you prepare your ship for the visit.

Feb 2012.

Question

What do you understand by unseaworthy vessel within the meaning of the MSA 1958 as amended?

What according to you is the difference between unseaworthy and unsafe ship

What are the obligation of the owner to crew with respect seaworthiness.

Question

(a) List the objective of an ISM Internal Audit of a ship? How an internal audit helps in Satisfactory External Audit of a vessel? What are dynamic elements of the ISM Code which envisages continuous improvement of safety management and pollution prevention?

(b) What do you understand by "Non-conformance". What is the difference between a corrective action and preventive action?

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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

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]

Question

Write short notes on the following:

(a) Lloyd's Open Form (b) General Average (c) Particular Average. (d) BILL OF LADDING. (e) Treaty, Convention and Protocol.

Question

Give a brief history and necessity towards formation of UNCLOS? What are its important highlights? Under context explain (i) Territorial sea (ii) Contiguous Zone (iii) Exclusive Economic Zone (iv) Continental Self (v) High Seas

Question

As Chief Engineer on board 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 a 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 processes.

Question

As a Chief Engineer on a UMS vessel scheduled to make a voyage from India to the U.S. Coast; list the salient items you will inspect including propulsion machinery to ensure making a satisfactory voyage. Also list the documents the ship will keep handy to successfully undergo port State control inspection on arrival.

Jan 2012.

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Question

What are the significant SOLAS amendments coming into force in 2012?

With reference to SOLAS 2010 amendment, discuss "International Goal Based Ship Construction standards?

Question

Any capital acquisition activity, like a ship acquisition, may be regarded as a four step process. Identify the four Steps and briefly explain the activities found in each of these steps.

Also, there are six methods of ship acquisition. Name them and briefly describe them.

Question

Discuss the peculiar working environments in which ships operate and how they influence decisions on ships maintenance policies.

31Question


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

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

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 honoured.

Dec 2011.

31Question


65Question

Differentiate between official logbook, deck and engine room log book high light their salient features and differences also enlist the number of documents which are handed over by relieved C/E during signing off from a vessel

Question

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

77Question


94Question

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


Question

With respect to survey and certification state the circumstance which may lead to suspension or withdrawal of class and explain the following terms used by the classification societies.

Anniversary date.

Condition of class.

Window period for survey.

Memoranda.

Addition note.

Statutory recommendation.

29Question

Illustrate the salient features factors for on board training and standards of competence as laid down on STCW 95 chapter III under line the specific roles a chief engineer needs to perform towards necessary satisfactory training of engine room personnel under these parameters what will be criteria for evaluating competence for on board training by a chief engineer.


16Question

Explain the influence of a charter on operation of propulsion and other ship board machineries during a voyage. After taking over ship as C/E you have informed that ship is on time charter and has a history of unforeseen auxiliary machinery breakdown at sea, state the different options you have and actions you would take as C/E prior to the commencement of voyage

Nov 2011.

Question

What do you understand by unseaworthy vessel within the meaning of the MSA 1958 as amended?

What according to you is the difference between unseaworthy and unsafe ship

What are the obligation of the owner to crew with respect seaworthiness.

56Question

What is the definition of company as per ism code and list out the safety management objectives of the company as per ism code? How the company verifies the satisfactory implementation of the ism code requirement

As a Chief Engineer you have joined a vessel which is about to undertake a six month round ... voyage. Underline and describe the key issues that you will inspect, check, prepare, establish and maintain towards proper Planned Maintenance of Engine Room and associated areas under ISM Codes.

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 the recommended practices for a safety investigation into a marine casualty or marine incident

What do you understand by the term very serious marine casualty?

16Question


5Question


15Question

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

Question

What is bill of lading? What precautions are to be observed before signing a B/L under voyage charter and time charter?



75Question

A second hand single hull VLCC built in 1990 is to be taken over, the vessel is to be registered under Indian flag as C/E, owner’s representative, what aspects you would like for with respect to

a) SOLAS 74 b) MARPOL 73/78 c) crew accommodation d) machinery/boilers e) previous survey report

96Question

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.

OCT 2011.

Question

With respect to human factor in ship design, comment on:

Noise and hearing.

Human cognitive attributes.

Human sensory limitations.

Effect of ship acceleration.

Question

With respect to registration of ships, explain the following:

a) Basic steps of registration

b) Effects of registration

c) Flags of convenience

d) Sale of mortgaged ship

29Question

Illustrate the salient features factors for on board training and standards of competence as laid down on STCW 95 chapter III under line the specific roles a chief engineer needs to perform towards necessary satisfactory training of

engine room personnel under these parameters what will be criteria for evaluating competence for on board training by a chief engineer.


81Question

Detail the inspection that you as the new CE on an Oil Tanker/Gas carrier would make on joining the ship with regard to (1) Stability (2) Damage Control (3) Critical Machinery

Question

Socio cultural differences have been an accepted fact in major merchant ships around the globe. Explain how such differences generate inter personnel conflicts and effective safety management, how they can be resolved on board for better team work

116 Question Aug 2010.

Give a brief background of ILO and salient point of MLC 2006.

When will mlc 2006 come into force and what will happen to the existing convention on maritime labour? What are the novel features of MLC 2006?

Question 2007



75Question

A second hand single hull VLCC built in 1990 is to be taken over, the vessel is to be registered under Indian flag as C/E, owner’s representative, what aspects you would like for with respect to

a) SOLAS 74 b) MARPOL 73/78 c) crew accommodation d) machinery/boilers e) previous survey report

Question 2007



Sept 2011.

131 Question

With respect to Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, as amended

Explain briefly the sections, relevant to the prevention and provisions for containment of accidental pollution of the sea by oil;

Explain briefly the power vested with the State to give notice and to take measures for preventing or containing the oil pollution.

2Question


111Question

With reference to "emergency preparedness", discuss

(i) Search and rescue

(ii) Evacuation of critically injured personnel

(iii) Helicopter operation

(iv) Rescue from enclosed spaces

(v) Abandon ship.

44Question

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

29Question

Illustrate the salient features factors for on board training and standards of competence as laid down on STCW 95 chapter III under line the specific roles a chief engineer needs to perform towards necessary satisfactory training of engine room personnel under these parameters what will be criteria for evaluating competence for on board training by a chief engineer

30Question

Detail the inspection that you as the 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.

5Question


15Question

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

16Question


Aug same as Dec 2010.

July

Question

Explain the following abbreviation (with amendments made till date).

a) STCW b) IMDG c) Inmarsat d) Tonnage e) Loading.

Question

What are the various statutory Certificates carried on board oil tanker, and their validity?

Mention the Conventions, under which they are issued, giving the reference of their Conventions.

Explain Harmonization of Statutory Certificates under the SOLAS 74/88 Convention.

If a period of a statutory Certificate has just expired and a port is having inadequate survey facility, state the actions you will take, as per the provision stated in the Protocol of 1998 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974.

Question

Underlining Marine Insurance Cover, explain (i) Hull & Machinery cover, (ii) P & I insurance, (in) Cargo Insurance, (IV) Pollution Liability Insurance.

Question

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.

Question

(a) Define the meaning of the term "Conditions of Assignment" as applied to ships.

(b) State how conditions of assignment contribute towards water integrity of ships

(c) Give reasons why conditions of assignment need periodic inspection, giving specific instances where they can be found to be less than fully effective.

Question

Briefly summaries the four 'selfs' in the Johari Window. What Implications does each have for interpersonal conflict onboard?

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.

Question

Discuss the influence the following properties / contents have on fuel characteristics and its economic use: (i) viscosity (ii) density (iii) ignition quality (iv) VI (v) compatibility (vi) carbon residue (vii) control of combustion period

June 2011.

Question

What are the UNCLOS provisions concerning ship's flag and nationality? In observation of UNCLOS what are the duties of flag States and how are they enforced?

34Question

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.

21Question

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.

23Question

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?

22Question

Suggest, with reasons, why EACH of the following courses of action arc appropriate if a ship

a. Begins to wallow in heavy seas:

b. Frequently sound all hold bilges;

c. Frequently sound bilges in chain locker, peak tanks, cofferdams and other void -spaces;

d. Sound all fuel, fresh water and ballast tanks;

If satisfied with Q, (a), (b) and (c) trim ship by the stern and correct any list.

e. Reduce speed of main engine.

24Question

As Chief Engineer on board 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 a 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 processes.

25Question

Reasons for bulk carrier losses and amendments of SOLAS 74 – chapter XII to reduce losses.

37Question

A successful voyage as a chief engineer is a combination of a trouble free run of machinery, optimum use of fuel, minimum interpersonal conflicts and minimum intervention of shore authorities, do you believe this to be true considering the ship as an organization, explain how you as manager can achieve this

28Question

Write short notes on the following:

(a) Lloyd's Open Form (b) General Average (c) Particular Average. (d) BILL OF LADDING. (e) Treaty, Convention and Protocol.

April

Question.


Question.

While approaching dock gates, the main engines refused to respond to bridge control, driving ahead instead of braking astern, until the bow made contact with the dock wall.

As Chief Engineer, report to head office why the engines failed to respond to Bridge control, the temporary measure instituted to avoid further trouble on this voyage and suggesting permanent measures to avoid repetition in the future.

Question

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.

Question.

Prepare a risk assessment for the task of overhauling of main engine unit in rough weather keeping in mind all the mandatory requirement.

Question.

Describe the best management practice BMP to be followed to deter piracy of the coast of Somalia which has been prepared by various shipping industry association.

Question.

State the Difference between Audit & Survey

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Differentiate between annual, intermediate, renewal, damage and repair surveys. What are the purposes of each survey onboard? Also, enlist all statutory

certificates carried onboard, their issuing authority, and the IMO Convention under which they are issued

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Question


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What are P&I clubs? How P&I clubs collect funds from ships what are the risks covered under P&I

MARCH 2011

Question

You are deputed by your company to a shipyard for taking delivery of a new ship fitted with an intelligent engine for main propulsion. Assuming that you have never worked on these engines,

What item needs to be personally examined by you and how would you carry out the examination of each item.

Question

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.

Question

A ship is required to be registered at a specific port in India. List the documents that will be required for such registration, detailing related flow process thereof. What statutory surveys will be required to be carried out before the ship makes her first voyage?

Question

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?

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Question

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.

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.

FEB 2011.

Question

Detail the inspection that you as the 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.

Question

What are the primary strategies for coping up stress effected personnel? How can these elements are best implemented in ships personnel motivating them for better team work.

Question

Socio cultural differences have been an accepted fact in major merchant ships around the globe. Explain how such differences generate inter personnel conflicts and effective safety management, how they can be resolved on board for better team work

Question

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.

Question

List the Methods and Aids to prevent Pollution of the environment by ships, under IMO conventions. What are the steps that you can take, prior to a voyage, for successful implementation of these methods and aids, on the vessel you have joined as Chief Engineer?

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

What is a general average act? Name the essential features of a general average act.

Question

The STCW 95 convention was amended in manila on 25th June 2010. What major changes and amendment were made for the engine department?

Question

Illustrate the salient features factors for on board training and standards of competence as laid down on STCW 95 chapter III under line the specific roles a chief engineer needs to perform towards necessary satisfactory training of engine room personnel under these parameters what will be criteria for evaluating competence for on board training by a chief engineer

Question

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

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Jan 2011.

Question. Jan 2011.


Question Jan 2011.

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 data’s 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 Jan 2011.

Sketch and describe LNG as fuel for ship propulsion and the safeties that are to be provided. What are the challenges in ship power and the developments that are currently taking place?

Question Jan 2011.

A successful voyage as a chief engineer is a combination of a trouble free run of machinery, optimum use of fuel, minimum interpersonal conflicts and minimum intervention of shore authorities, do you believe this to be true considering the ship as an organization, explain how you as manager can achieve this

Question Jan 2011.

Differentiate between static and dynamic stability? Can a ship, high on GM, be low on stability? Justify your answer with reasoning. Enlist the governing factors you will inspect, while taking over a new ship in shipyard as Chief Engineer for having optimum stability in both categories. Substantiate your answer with reasons.

Question Jan 2011.

with reference to ship repair/ ship building, and engineering economics explain the terms (i) Risk analysis, Brake even analysis, Sensitivity analysis, Multi stage sequential analysis, Multi attribute decision making.

Question Jan 2011.

What are the basic criteria in cargo carriage under bills of lading and related documents?

Explain the procedure towards issue of bill of lading.

What are the obligations of the carrier and shipper under bill of lading?

What happens in case of a part of cargo getting lost or damaged?

Question Jan 2011.

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?

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