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FEBRUARY 2019
1902 EM - C

EXAMINATION OF MARINE ENGINEER OFFICER

Function: Marine Engineering Management at Management Level
ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
M.E.O CLASS – I
TIME ALLOWED - 3 HOURS
Total Marks - 100
Instructions: -

1. Answer SIX questions only.

2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Neatness in handwriting and clarity in expression carries weightage
4. Write the full question before attempting to write the answer to same.

Q1. 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 crew. From the Chief engineer’s perspective, explain the following briefly:
a) Cylinder lubrication strategies; b) Cat-fines related issues; c) Fuel change-over procedures.
2016/FEB 2016/APR 2016/JUN 2017/JUN 2019/JAN 2019/FEB

Q2. Define communication. Enumerate and discuss the different types of communications. Discuss the
various barriers to effective communication. You are doing a main engine decarbonisation and the work
is carried out in two groups, one working on the cylinder head platform and the other group working in
the bottom platform. Identify the areas in this operation where there can be a hazard due to failure of
communication. Also suggest risk mitigation measures to mitigate the hazard of failure of
communication.
2018/APR 2018/JULY 2018/SR09 2018/DEC 2019/FEB

Q3. The vessel in which you are the Chief Engineer is about to be laid up for 3 months for commercial
reasons. All equipment and machinery on board require to be preserved during the lay-up period for re-
commissioning when required. Describe the actions you will take as Chief Engineer to prepare the main
propulsion diesel engine for preserving during the lay-up period.
2018/SR09 2018/OCT 2018/DEC 2019/JAN 2019/FEB

Q4. A. Define an unseaworthy ship within the meaning of MS Act 1958, as amended.
B. Explain detainable deficiency with reference to a PSC inspection and
C. Describe the procedure to be followed for timely release of a vessel detained for serious structural
deficiencies under PSC.
2013/JAN 2013/APR 2013/SEP 2019/FEB

Q5. Discuss the capital, voyage and operating costs of ship operation and explain Chief Engineer’s role
in optimizing them. What are the modern management principles used in Inventory control?
2015/FEB 2016/AUG 2016/SEP 2016/NOV 2017/JAN 2017/JAN 2017/SEP 2018/SR09 2018/OCT
2018/OCT 2018/DEC 2019/FEB

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Q6. Describe the general structure of a Ballast Water Treatment (BWT) System, highlighting the
following methods of treatment: -
a) UV Treatment method
b) Gas Treatment method
c) Electrolysis method
d) Magnetic Separation method.
2019/JAN 2019/FEB

Q7. 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 existing and new Regulation. What will be the criteria for
evaluating competence for onboard training by a Chief Engineer?
2011/FEB 2010/OCT 2010/AUG 2011/AUG 2015/AUG 2016/JUN 2017/OCT 2018/SR09 2018/NOV
2019/FEB

Q8. Explain the key features of the United Nations Convention on the law of the sea? Enumerate the
various areas covered under this convention?
2013/SR01 2013/SR09 2018/SR09 2019/FEB

Q9. With reference to “ISM Code” write short notes on (a) Role of company (b) Advantage of drills and
exercises (c) Documented procedures (d) Management Review.
2018/SR09 2018/OCT 2018/DEC 2019/FEB

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