EXAMINATION OF MARINE ENGINEER OFFICER Function: ‘Marine Enyincering at Management Level ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT M.E.O. Class t =a (ime allowed ~3 Hours) (india 2021) ‘Total Marks 100 NB: (1) Anawer SIX Questions onl 2) All Questions carry equal marks {G) Neatmess in handwriting and clarity ia expression earries weightage {G) Blank pages if any, to be struck of by (X) at the end of each question. L. The vessel in which you ate 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, Deseribe the actions you will take as Chief Engineer to prepare the Main Propulsion Diesel engine for preserving during the lay-up period. 2. (a) Describe the structure of IMO. (b) Specify the responsibilities and work done by the Assembly, the Couneil and various main committees. What role do the sub committees perform in supporting g the main committees? (c)State and explain the two methods used to amend IMO Eonventions and discuss which method is quicker and why. Give an illustration of amendments to cither SOLAS or MARPOL stating the nature and topic of amendments. 3. (a) As Chief Engineer Officer, explain how you will prepare vessel for dry docking. ‘Your answer should also include all the required items that you will ensure/procure when vessel is planned for dry docking. (b)Outline the essential information to be supplied to the dry dock management prior to dry docking a vessel. 4. (a)Name the present ISO standard for Marine Fuel oil and explain salient features of it, With reference to a Fuel oil analysis report, explain relevant corrective actions which can be initiated against various adverse observations in it. (b)Explain the salient features and importance of Bunker Delivery Note. Page 1 of 25. 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: (a) Define the Objectives of this Initial Strategy. (b)State the levels of ambition identified in the Initial strategy. (@)List out the small term, mid-term and Long term candidate measures with possible timelines as discussed in the IMO strategy for reduction of GHG emissions, 6. a) Describe the salient features of latest [OPP equipment compared with the earlier versions, Discuss the latest guidelines for the mandatory entries to be made in Oil Record Book. b) Your ship is fitted with an approved comminuted and disinfected sewage system. State the criteria to be followed for discharge of sewage from such a system and what ate the parameters to be considered for deciding the moderate rate of discharge for a particular ship. 7. With reference to marine insurance, write short notes on the following: (a) Port of refuge (b) Particular average and General average {c) Total loss and Constructive loss. 8. An Indian flag ship has grounded off the coast of India and the owners have abandoned the property. In accordance with the provisions under the Merchant Shipping Act, what steps should be initiated and who should initiate such steps for the safety of the marine property and environment, 9. (a)The STCW 95 convention was amended in manila on 25th June 2010. What major changes and amendments were made for the engine department? (b)Illustrate the salient factors for “onboard training” and standard of competence as laid out in the existing Chapter II of the STCW 95 and the amended chapter III of STCW (Manila amendments). 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? Page 2 of 22108 EM EXAMINATION OF MARINE ENGINEER OFFICER saiion: Marine Engineering at Management Level ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT Class 1 — ywed -3 Hours) ‘india 2021) ‘Total Marks 100 NB: (J) Answer SIX Questions only. () All Questions carry equal marks 3) Restness in handwriting and clarity In expression carries WelghSES {@}ank pages it any, to be struck of by CX) atthe end af exch question: Write short notes on Casualty investigation code and IMO member state audit scheme. Periodical Lubricating oil analysis, its correct interpretation and corrective measures are of critical significance for the maintenance of marine machineries. With areotade to the modern analysis techniques employed for the condition analysis of LO, discuss the following: 2) Elemental (Spectrometric) Analysis b) Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy ¢) Particle Count ) Base Number Vs Acid Number India, one of the world’s five major ship recycling countries, has acceded to the : IMO Hong Kong Convention, the treaty that will set global standards for safe and environmentally sound ship recycling. Discuss the key features of “The Hong Kong International convention for the safe and environmentally sound Recycling of Ships”. (@) Discuss what you understand by directional stability and manoeuvring. How are ' 4 j these attributes provided in a ship? (6) Using typical engine power versus engine speed diagram and propeller demand i - curves, discuss the relation between the maximum rated output of the propulsion plant and the power for which the propeller is designed. Page 1 of 2 XY‘& I clubs Collect fund from ship-owners. 5. (a) What are P & I clubs? Deseribe how P jon” and “indemnity”. (@) What are the risks that are covered under the term “protect international Convention on Civil ‘Define the following under miyentions Describe the background and relevance of the I Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001 paatver Conventions and explain how they differ from other similar Cor such as CLC'92: (a) Pollution damage (b) Bunker oil (©) Time limits for claims (@) Exclusions. A ship sustained damages on bul while birthing, As Chie! FOBT officer of this ship, write a dry dock specification for the repair of the following damage that has ae red, stating wha factors have to be considered when cOStng the repairs. port side there is a damage to shell plating. YO8 ng of 20 mm thick for approximately 2 square removed and replaced along with the relevant ‘Your inspection revealed that on observed a deep dent on shell plat meter, This shell plating has to be damaged stiffeners which have been set up er on operation of propulsion and other shipboard machineries during 2 voyage. After aking Ov" t ship as a Chief Engineer you have been informed that the ship is on 8 time-charter and has a history of ao roreseen auxiliary machinery breakdowns at sea. State the different options you id actions you would take as a Chief Engineer prior 0 the ‘commencement of Flaborate the influence of a Charter have an voyage: 1c Management? Explain the significance of Strategic a) What is meant by Strategi Management in the working of an organization, b) Define Strategy and Tuctis. Differentiate between sateEy and Tactios giving examples. Page 2 of 2tn NB 7107(S2) EM EXAMINATION OF MARINE ENGINEER OFFICER. Function: Marine Engineering at Management Level ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT M.E.O. Class ee (Time allowed ~3 Hours) lia 2021) (1) Answer SIX Questions onl (2) All Questions carry equal marks @) Neatness in handwriting aud clarity in expression carries weightage (4) Blank pages ifany, to be struck of hy (X) at the end of each question, ‘Total Marks 100 Periodical Lub oil analysis, its correct interpretation and corrective measures are of critical significance for the maintenance of marine machineries. With reference t0 the modem analysis techniques employed for the condition analysis of LO, discuss the following: a) Elemental (Spectrometric) Analysis b) Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy c) Particle Count d) Base Number Vs Acid Number (a)The STCW 95 convention was amended in manila on 25th June 2010. What ‘major changes and amendments were made for the engine department? (b)lllustrate the salient factors for “onboard training” and standard of competence as laid out in the existing Chapter Ill of the STCW 95 and the amended chapter III of STCW (Manila amendments). 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? 3/With reference to port State control inspection, (a) What are “clear grounds” and “ISM related deficiencies” for a Port State Control. Officer to conduct a more detailed inspection of the ship? (b) List out five deficiencies, which may lead to detention of the vessel. Also, enumerate the cause of such deficiency and preventive action you, as Chief Engineer, will take to avoid re-occurrence of such detainable deficiencies. Page 1 of 2A. (a) Discuss what you understand by ditectional stability and manoeuvring. How are these attributes provided in a ship? i typical engine power versus engine speed diagram and propeller demand the relation between the maximum tated output of the propulsion plant and the power for which the propeller is d (a) What are P & I clubs? Describe how P & I clubs collect fund from ship-owners. (b) What are the risks that are covered under the term “protection” and “indemnity”. Elaborate the influences of a Charterer on operation of propulsion and other ship- board machineries during a voyage. After taking over a ship as a Chief Engineer you have been informed that the ship is on a time-charter and has a history of unforeseen auxiliaty machinery breakdown at sea, State the different options you have and actions you would take as a Chief Engineer prior to the commencement of voyage? With the introduction of the new generation of super-long stroke engines and changed process parameters triggered by environmental compliance niles, ‘cold corrosion” of cylinder liners has grown to become a major issue for the latest generation of two-stroke engines, Discuss the causes and mifigetion measures, stressing on the following: a) Increased jacket cooling water temperatures systems b) New cylinder liner designs ¢) New Cylinder lubricators laborate the influence of a Charterer on operation of propulsion and other shipboard machineries during a voyage. After taking over a ship as a Chief Engineer you have been informed that the ship is on a time-charter and has a history of unforeseen auxiliary machinery breakdowns at sea, State the different options you haye and actions you would take as a Chief Engineer prior to the commencement of voyage. at are the principles of modem salvage law? What is general average? Explain with context to general average (i) Entitlement (ii) Artificial (iii) Adjustment (iv) Contestation, Page 2 of 2PNAMINATION OF MARINE ENGINEER OFFICER Function: Marine Engineering. at Monagem ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT. M.EO, Class f (Time allowed ~ 3 Hours) (India 2021) NBi (1) Angwer SIX. Questions onty Q) AML Questions carry equal marks 8) Neatness in handwriting and clarity in expression e Total Marks 100 &) Blank page if any, tobe struck of hy (A) att ead of cake The vessel in which you are the Chief Engineer is about to be laid for commercial reasons. All equipment and machinery on board requ: preserved during the lay-up period for re-commissioning when required. Des the actions you will take as Chief Engineer to prepare the Main Propulsic gine for preserving during the lay-up period £4) What are the various statutory Certificates carried on board an oil t their validity? Mention the Conventions, under which they are issued, giv refgrence of their Conventions Ab) Explain Harmonization of Statatory Certificates under the SOLAS 7 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 in compliance with the provisions of SOLAS. What are the prineipal reasons responsible for ¢ chinery vibration in connection with operation of a long stoke diesel engines and associated machinery arcangements? What are the key factors for exeitations generated by the 12 is the first 4, The Initial IMO Strategy for GHG reduction adopted at MEPC nilestone set out in the Roadmap for developing a comprehensive IMO Strat reduction of GHG emissions from ships: AB) Define the Objectives of this Initial Strat (6) State the levels of ambition identified in the Initial strategy. (2¥List out the small term, mid-term and Long term candidate measures with cussed in the IMO strategy for reduetion of GHG emissions: possible timelines as eLof2a) Discuss, in detail, the inain funeti Bill af Ladin ‘or Bill of Luding being made out “to or io (b) A Bill of Lading is said to be cviden Disouss any cireninstances when a Bs / Name the present 180 sta vel oil analy be initiated against various, blaborate the influence of a Chartere! cen informed that the ship Ison a auxiliary machinery breakdowns at se notions you would take as a Chief Engineer prior Discuss ti generic model of Formal Safety Assessment IMO, with brief explanan a)Cost effective indices (b) Human Reliability Analysis (HRA) (c) Extended Task Analysis (XTA (a) Technique for Human Error rate F (e) Fitult & Eve Analysis (8) Failure Mode ect Analysis (FM {st the objectives of the ISM Code? How an of a vessel? You have heen askedOn a ship where you are employed as Chief Engineer, the vessel has UMS system for controlling engine room and 2 central scanning and data logging systom for ‘monitoring. Explain the special attention you will pay to the specific data. and formulate a chart for condition monitoring. Highlight the tools in computer application you will use for making graphical representation of the salient points and trend analysis, (@)One of the objectives of UNCLOS is protection of marine environment and prevention of pollution. Define pollution ax pet UNCLOS and discuss the key features of obligations of coastal states in this regard (b)State the 3 main tiers of the oil pollution damage compensation conventions of the IMO. In each case elaborate on who is responsible for payment of compensation. Also state the source of funds as well as certification required by ship under each tier. Explain the significance of Propeller Curves. Enumerate the Safety Margins in relation to the propeller operations. The Initial IMO Strategy GHG reduction adopted at MEPC 72 is the first milestone set out in the Roadmap for developing a comprehensive IMO Strategy of reduction of x missions from ships: (a) Define the Objectives of this Initial Strategy (b)State the levels of ambition identified in the Initial strategy (e) List out the small term, mic ; term and Long term candidate measures with possible timelines as discussed in the IMO strat for reduction of GHG26. During inspection of propeller in a dry dock, a surface erack has been noticed on one of the blades, State the steps taken by you as Chief Engineer for successful ‘handling of the situation, Also if some surface eracks are noticed on the keyway of a tail-end shaft, state the steps taken by you for tackling the problem. Explain the effects in case the cracks, as stated, are not dealt with at the proper time. (@)Explain Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) with relevant examples. (b)Construct the Fault Tree for “Engine starting Failure” i.e. the engine speed goes down and finally stops. _» 8: To operate engines in compliance with the new IMO 2020 sulphur limits and 10 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 strategies. (b) Compatibility issues between fuel bunkered at different ports (c) Procedures employed for preparing fuel oil tanks onboard. 6, An Indian flag ship has grounded off the coast of India and the owners have abandoned the property. In accordance with the provisions under the Merchant Shipping Act, what steps should be initiated and who should initiate such steps for the safety of the marine property and environmentExplain ~ stress the Discuss the ad requirements ofEXAMINATION OF yy, 2102 em Function: Marine Ene aeiNE ENGINE ENGINEER £0. Class T (Time allowed —3 Hours) Total Marks 100 NB: (1) Answer SIX Questions only. 2) All Questions carry equal marks Neatuess in handwriting and clarity in expression earries weight (4) Blank pages if any, to be struck of by (X) at the end of each question. Discuss the capital, voyage and operating costs of ship operation and explain Chief engineer’ role in optimizing them. What are the modern management principles used in Inventory control? (a) Describe the structure of IMO. (b) Specify the responsibilities and work done by the Assembly, the Council and various main committees. What role do the sub committees perform in supporting the main committees? (c)State lustration of amendments to cith: SOLAS or MARPOL stating the nature and topic of amendments. 4 ships. and also exemptions available to both ship owners India, one of the world’s five major ship recycling countries, has acceded t6 IMO Hong Kong Convention, the treaty that will set global standards for safe environmentally sound ship recycling. ‘ ] Discuss the key features of “The Hong Kong Intemational conyention for the safe ! and environmentally sound Recycling of Ships”. Page 1 of 25, Differentiate between annual, intermediate, renewal, damage and repair surveys. ‘What are the purposes of cach survey onboard? Also, enlist all statutory certificates carried onboard, their issuing authority, and the IMO Convention under which they are issued. 6. (a)What are the principles of modern salvage law? (b) What is general average? (c)Explain with context to general average (i) Entitlement (ii) Artificial (iii) Adjustment (iv) Contestation. 7. Socio- Cultural differences have been an accepted fact in major merchant ships around the globe. Explain how such differences generate inter personal conflict and affect safety management. How they can be resolved on board? 8. 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. 9. Referring generally to a Ballast Wate! T a (a)Requirements related to construction an (b)Requirements related to onboard in: (c)Special requirements for tankers21 EM, SAMINATION OF \AUSE ENG ae aN thee rem orice ald Bye ie Earns wegen a VNGINEVTING 4 an en (Tine allawed - Shears By Foal Mivrky 100 Ay Air SEX Questions onty YN Questo entry equa « Neativoss to handy visti HAWK ayes any, to ‘clavity in expression exert lon eacrien weight truck at hy ON) aC the end ( 1, Suey > SWOSs is One OF the fretory alt Dray atrateene actars aleting the performate:of wt inbidual, Wet ee te Can ti tewies for coping with stess affected personnet? How hese shame NU implemiented in ships personnel mutivating then far better tan work? 2. UNCLOS re U NC 1.O8 requires the member states to exercise administrative, teckinioal ane social CONTFOL ON ships to ensure safety of operations and control of marine polation tm 14 in supplementing the works xveont Himes the intervention of Port States has inen of flag states Mixcuss objective and responsibilities of fag achieving their objectives of eliminating substandard ships and port state adrmimstrations trwards 3. Write short notes on any THREE: (@) Lloyd’s Open Form. (b) General Average and Particular Average {e) Bill of Lading (a) Treaty, Convention and Protocol. jineer is about to be laid up for 3 months sd machinery on board require w be ng when required. Describe Main propulsion diesel 4. The vessel in w hich you are the Chief for commercial reasons. All equipment an preserved during the lay-up period for re-commissionin fie actions you will take as Chiel’ Engineer 19 PrcPart the engine for preserving during U he lay-up period 5. Di: 5 the additional risks of bulk carriers and tankers which have reese » cahanced Survey Programme for these ship tyPEs State the major requirements of jnspections under this programme Page L of 2AY in force, Xplain the g Collection the general structure of highlighting the following met ‘ Treatment method b) Gas Treatment method §) Electrolysis method 4) Magnetic Separation method, 8. With reference (2) Explain where corrosion is likely to occur and state why it occu Tegions: (©) State how the incidence of com (¢) If serious corrosion is detected in ‘sed explain how you, as Chief E to which the receiver should be su (@) State the flirther action a Chie! Teceiver corrosion. 4 Ballast Water ‘Treatment methods of treatment: Pe air receivers might be minimized: ing air receiver and that receiver must he ‘would determine the maximum pressure a starti izineer, jected; #' Engineer must take upon discovering such air ach a vance of the Inter 9. Describe the background and relevance o: Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001, Bunker Conventions and explain how they such as CLC’92:- (a) Pollution damage (b) Bunker oil : (c) Time limits for claims (d) Exclusions. mational Convention on Civil Define the following under differ from other similar Conventions XXXXX- Poge2 of2