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JUNE 2017
ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
TIME ALLOWED - 3 HOURS
Instructions
1. Answer SIX questions ONLY.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Neatness in handwriting and clarity in expression carries weightage
4. Illustration of an answer with clear sketches ? Diagra,s carries weightage
5. All unused pages of answer script must be cancelled out by two lines (X) across the page.

JUNE 2017
Q1) Referring To the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 discuss:
a) Minimum requirements for sea farers to work on a ship
b) Conditions of Employment
c) Compliance and enforcement of the convention.
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Q2. A. Discuss the feasibility of using chemical conversion methodology for removing CO2 from exhaust gases
as a solution on board a ship?
B. Describe the techniques for reducing NOx, SOx, PM, CH4 and NMVOV pollutants from exhaust gases
emanating from ship.

Previously asked as :-

Q2. a) Although it is possible to remove CO2 from exhaust gases e.g by chemical conversion, yet this is not
considered feasible onboard a ship. Briefly describe the reasons.
b ) Emissions reduction technologies are mainly relevant to pollutants within exhaust gases i.eNOx, Sox, PM, CH4,
NMVOC. Describe briefly the technological options for reducing these emissions.
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Q3). A). What are the functional requirements of ISM Code.

B). What are the objectives of ISM internal Audit of a ship? How as internal Audit helps in External Audit Of a
vessel? Name the salient issues addressed in Internal Audit and the minimum frequency of such an audit to be
carried out on board a ship during the five year validity of the ship Safety Management Certificate.
C). How can you ensure that the copy of DOC issued to the company and is placed onboard is relevant to your
ship?
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Q4. With the aid of a sketch explain the difference between international load line marketing and sub division load
line marketing. How will you prepare your ship for renewal load line survey?
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Q5). With the introduction of new generation of super-long stroke engines and changed process parameters
triggered by environmental compliance rules, “Cold Corrosion” of cylinder liners has grown to become a major

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issue for the latest generation of two-stroke engines. Discuss the causes and mitigation measures, stressing on
the following:
A. Increased Jacket Cooling Water Temperatures Systems
B. New Cylinder Liner designs
C. New Cylinder Lubricators

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Q6. Explain fault tree analysis (FTA) with relevant examples.

B. Consult the fault tree for " Engine starting failure" i.e The engine speed goes down and finally stops.
2016/SR08 2017/SR04 2017/SR06

Q7. Describe the background and relevance of the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution
Damage, 2001. Define the following under Bunker Convention and explain how they differ from other similar
Convention such as CLC’92.
a) Pollution damage
b) Bunker oil
c) Time limits for claims
d) Exclusions
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Q8. 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.
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Q9. To operate engines in compliance with the new Sulphur limits in Sulphur emission control areas (SECAs) and
to prepatre 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
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