August 2019

Question

The vessel in which you are the c/e is about to be laid up for 3 months for commercial reason

All equipment and machinery on board require to be preserved during lay up period for recommissioning when required.

Describe the action you will take as c/e to prepare the main propulsion diesel engine for preserving during lay up period.

Question

Discuss the procedure of entry into force of an IMO 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

Question.

To operate engines in compliance with the new sulphur limits in sulphur emission control areas (SECAs) and to prepare the engine and auxiliaries for the changes in fuel characteristics, is a challenge for owners, operators and crews. From the Chief Engineer s perspective, explain the following briefly:- a) Cylinder lubrication strategics. b) Cat-fines related issues. Fuel change-over procedures.

Question

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

With reference to marine insurance , write short notes on the following:

Port of refuge

Particular average and General average

Total loss and Constructive loss

Question.

The initial imo strategy for GHG reduction adopted at MEPC 72 is the first milestone set out in the Roadmap for developing a comprehensive IMO Strategy on reduction of GHG emissions from ships:

Define the Objectives of this Initial Strategy

State the levels of ambition identified in the Initial strategy.

List out the small , mid and Long term candidate measures with possible timelines as discussed in imo strategy for reduction of ghg

Question

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.

Question

EXPLAIN THE FOLLOWING TERMS

a) CHARTER PARTY

b) FREIGHT

c) LAY TIME

d) BILL OF LADDING.

e) OFF HIRE CLAUSE

f) CONTRACT OF AFFREIGHTMENT

g) BARE BOAT CHARTER

h) LLOYDS OPEN FORM

i) GENERAL AVERAGE AND PARTICULAR AVERAGE.

j) TREATY, CONVENTION, AND PROTOCOL.

Question

State the responsibilities and liabilities, under Hague-Visby Rules of: (a) The Shipper (b) The Shipowner And explain the difference between Hague rules and Hague-Visby rule.