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SEPTEMBER 2018
EXAMINATION OF MARINE ENGINEER OFFICER
Function: Marine Engineering Management at Management Level
ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT

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. Name the present ISO standards for Marine Fuel and explain the silent feathers of it. With reference
to fuel oil analysis report, explain the relevant corrective action which can be initiated against various
adverse observations in it.
2016/MAR 2018/SR09

Q2. 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

Q3. Discuss the new generation marine diesel engines. With specific reference to any make, describe in
detail the fuel injection system used. Compare the ‘Emission’ and ‘Economy’ modes of such engines.
2018/SR09

Q4. 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

Q5. 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

Q6. Explain the key features of the United Nations Convention on the law of the sea? Enumerate the
various areas covered under this convention?
2018/SR09

Q7. With reference to PSC inspections, Explain various codes used to represent 'action to be taken' by
the vessel against the deficiencies reported. Your IOPP equipment is not operational for want of spares

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awaited in the next port of call. How will you present your case to a PSCO for voyage permission till next
port?
2015/NOV 2016/DEC 2018/SR09

Q8. Illustrate the salient factors for “onboard training’ and standard of competence as laid out in the
Chapter III of the STCW 95. 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

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

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