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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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Enumerate the causes of vibration in main propulsion diesel machinery and shafting

Describe the inherent design aspect which reduces vibration from the engine and propeller shafting and the possible measure taken by the operator to reduce harmful vibration

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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 be undertaken for improving resistance of a vessel

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State from the different circumstances of running of propulsion engine and the engine behavior, how best a plan for economic use of fuel can be developed onboard from (i) Indicator diagrams (ii) Draw cards (iii) Light spring diagram

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With respect to human factor in ship design, comment on: Noise and hearing. Human cognitive attributes. Human sensory limitations. Effect of ship acceleration.

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As a Chief Engineer on a fully loaded ship you are stranded in an island near, the UK coast having no survey facility where the forepeak of the vessel is 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.

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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 Briefly summarize the 'Johari model' and the importance of the development of good 'Interpersonal Awareness'.

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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.

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State the effect of increasing beam and freeboard on stability with reference to a stability curve for a particular vessel in-a particular condition of loading.

How to reduce the maximum range of stability under conditions in these cases?

Question 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?

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Underlining Marine Insurance Cover, explain (i) Hull & Machinery cover, your answers. How to recognize whether / when Squat occurs? How to prevent Squat?

(ii) P & I insurance, (in) Cargo Insurance, (IV) Pollution Liability Insurance.

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 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

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generated by the engines? 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 You are the Chief Engineer of a ship with four engineers and six engine crew members. How would you set up a fire-fighting team & verify its effectiveness

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You are the chief engineer of a vessel that has suffered a minor fire in the engine room that burned off the wiring to essential pumps. Temporary repairs were made to get the vessel underway. Write a letter to the company head office describing the incident as to how the fire took place and what corrective and preventive steps have you taken. What arrangements do you suggest to affect a permanent repair at the next port of call?

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With respect to Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, as amended

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Explain briefly the sections, relevant to the prevention and provisions for containment of accidental pollution of the sea by oil; Association of Classification Societies and how they contribute in improving standards of hull and machineries.

Question UNCLOS and SOLAS 74 as amended states that it is mandatory for a flag state to conduct investigation into a marine casualty. Explain with details with reference to M.S. Act, the authority and responsibility vested with the administration.

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

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Explain the procedure towards issue of bill of lading. What are the obligations of the carrier and shipper under bill of lading?
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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.

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