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MARINE ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AT MANAGEMENT LEVEL
OCTOBER 2013

Q1. With respect to EEDI explain in detail the following.
Required EEDI
Attained EEDI
2013/SR10

Q2. As a Chief Engineer you have Joined a vessel which is about to undertake a six month round voyage. Underline
and describe the key areas that you will inspect, check, prepare, establish and maintain towards proper Planned
Maintenance of Engine Room Machineries and associated areas, under ISM Codes.
2010/sr4 2011/SR10 2012/SR12 2013/SR4 203/SR10

Q3. What are the UNCLOS provisions concerning ships flag and nationality? In observing the provisions of
UNCLOS, what are the duties of the flag state and how they are enforced.
2012/SR4 2012/SR8 2013/SR3 2013/SR4 2013/SR9

Q4. State the different types of Marine insurance policies that could be undertaken by owners, shippers or other
related parties. Explain the salient liabilities and exclusions related with each case for an insurer.
2011/sr4 2011/sr3 2010/sr10 2013/SR1 2013/sr7 2013/SR10

Q5. The vessel where you are posted as Chief Engineer is undergoing dry-docking and a serious fire occurs on the
deck because of welding work. Illustrate the documented procedures to deal with such an emergency and its
advantage over non-documented actions? Explain the different ship related contingencies against which document
procedures are maintained under emergency preparedness of the ISM Code. In case of a major pollution of oil from
a ship, how does the contingency plan in emergency preparedness help over other actions?
2011/sr3 2011/sr2 2010/sr8 2012/SR9 2013/SR1 2013/SR9
2013/SR10

Q6. You as C/E are requested to inform your company with respect to inspection of propeller in drydock during
which you noticed a surface crack on one of the blades.
State the steps taken by you as C/E for successful handling of the situation.
Also if some surface cracks are noticed on the keyway of a tail 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.
2011/sr3 2013/SR1 2013/sr7 2013/SR9 2013/SR10

Q7. Comment in detail w.r.t ships lifitng appliances
Identifation certifcation, and maintneance of loose gears and of wire ropes.
2013/SR10
Q8. 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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Q9. Write shot notes on
Tier 2 and 3 emission regulation on main engine.
Homogenizer for water emulsion.
SCR for Nox emission reduction.
2012/SR10 2013/SR2 2013/SR6 2013/SR10


SEPTEMBER 2013

Q1. The ISM code stipulates that safety management objectives of the company should inter alia assess all identified
risk to its ships personal and the environment and establish appropriate safe guards
How will you as the chief engineer assist the company in fulfilling this objective?
2013/SR9

Q2. With the aid of a sketch explain the difference between international load line marking and subdivision load
line marking.
How will you prepare your ship for a renewal load line survey?
2013/SR8 2013/SR9

Q3. Explain the difference between ISM and ISO certification
Discuss the mandatory records to be maintained under ISO 9001:2008
2013/SR6 2013/sr9

Q4. How will you prepare your ship for a renewal survey of IAPPC International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate.
Explain with specific emphasis on the records and documents to be maintained,
Enumerate general requirements for shipboard incinerators, as mentioned in Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78
2012/SR1 2012/SR3 2012/SR4 2013/SR1 2013/SR3 2013/SR4
2013/sr8 2013/SR9

Q5. Define a unseaworthy ship within the meaning of MS Act 1958, as amended.
Explain detainable deficiency with reference to a PSC inspection and
Describe the procedure to be followed for timely release of a vessel detained for serious structural deficiencies under
PSC.
2011/SR11 2012/SR2 2012/SR10 2012/SR12 2013/SR1
2013/SR4 2013/sr7 2013/SR9

Q6. What is the difference between cargo safety construction certificate and cargo ship construction
certificate?
How will you prepare your ship for an annual safety construction survey?
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Q7. Explain the key features of the United Nations Convention on the Law of The Sea? When this convention was
opened for signature and when it entered into force? How many articles and annexes it contains? Enumerate the
areas covered under this convention?
2011/sr3 2013/SR1 2013/sr7 2013/SR9

Q8. The vessel where you are posted as Chief Engineer is undergoing dry-docking and a serious fire occurs on the
deck because of welding work. Illustrate the documented procedures to deal with such an emergency and its
advantage over non-documented actions? Explain the different ship related contingencies against which document
procedures are maintained under emergency preparedness of the ISM Code. In case of a major pollution of oil from
a ship, how does the contingency plan in emergency preparedness help over other actions?
2011/sr3 2011/sr2 2010/sr8 2012/SR9 2013/SR1 2013/SR9
2013/SR10

Q9. You as C/E are requested to inform your company with respect to inspection of propeller in drydock during
which you noticed a surface crack on one of the blades.
State the steps taken by you as C/E for successful handling of the situation.
Also if some surface cracks are noticed on the keyway of a tail 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.
2011/sr3 2013/SR1 2013/sr7 2013/SR9 2013/SR10

AUGUST 2013
Q1. A junior engineer has joined ship.
Enumerate in detail the issue you would mentor him or her with respect to the following
Up keep of his personal safety.
Up keep of the safety of his colleagues on board
Technical job, responsibility he need to learn at the earliest
What attention he needs to pay towards energy conservation and
His entitlement with regard to human right in a foreign port.
2013/SR8

Q2. Exhaust emission control is a major global issue and under serious consideration by world shipping. In this
context, comment on the following,
Primary Nox reduction vis-a-vis secondary Nox reduction measures.
Scavenge Air Moisturizing & Exhaust Gas Recirculation for ME.
2013/SR8

Q3. What is the purpose of annual surveys? Give a list of items that would be examined by a surveyor during annual
survey. Also explain condition of class. What impact condition of class has on a ships commercial/technical aspects?
2013/SR8

Q4. With respect to key issue in ship repair contracts, illustrate: 1) payment terms2) ambit of the specification and
additional work 3) contract period, liquidated damages and force majeure 4) guarantees and insurance 5)
termination events.

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Q5. As a Chief Engineer describe the methodology you will practice during taking over/handing over of your ship in
a foreign port towards inventory management of lube oil / fuel oil on board. In case of dispute arising thereof,
describe how it can be best-solved? During the circumstances how you would ascertain amount of oil not fit for
use?
2013/SR8

Q5. How will you prepare your ship for a renewal survey of IAPPC International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate.
Explain with specific emphasis on the records and documents to be maintained,
Enumerate general requirements for shipboard incinerators, as mentioned in Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78
2012/SR1 2012/SR3 2012/SR4 2013/SR1 2013/SR3 2013/SR4
2013/sr8 2013/SR9

Q6. With the aid of a sketch explain the difference between international load line marking and subdivision load
line marking.
How will you prepare your ship for a renewal load line survey?
2013/SR8 2013/SR9
Q7. Underlining Marine Insurance Cover, explain (i) Hull & Machinery cover, (ii) P&I Insurance, (iii) Cargo
Insurance, (iv) Pollution Liability Insurance.
2011/sr7 2013/SR8

Q8. What do you understand by unseaworthy vessel within the meaning of the MSA 1958 as amended?
What according to you is the difference between unseaworthy and unsafe ship
What are the obligations of the owner to crew with respect seaworthiness.
2011/SR11 2012/SR2 2012/SR10 2012/SR12 2013/SR1
2013/SR2 2013/SR8

JULY 2013

Q1.Explain in detail the significance of propeller curves to a chief engineer
Enumerate the propeller safety margins in relation to the chief engineer.
2012/SR8 2013/SR4 2013/SR7 203/SR10

Q2. Define a unseaworthy ship within the meaning of MS Act 1958, as amended.
Explain detainable deficiency with reference to a PSC inspection and
Describe the procedure to be followed for timely release of a vessel detained for serious structural deficiencies under
PSC.
2011/SR11 2012/SR2 2012/SR10 2012/SR12 2013/SR1
2013/SR4 2013/sr7 2013/SR9

Q3. State the different types of Marine insurance policies that could be undertaken by owners, shippers or other
related parties. Explain the salient liabilities and exclusions related with each case for an insurer.

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Q4. Explain the key features of the United Nations Convention on the Law of The Sea? When this convention was
opened for signature and when it entered into force? How many articles and annexes it contains? Enumerate the
areas covered under this convention?
2011/sr3 2013/SR1 2013/sr7 2013/SR9

Q5. You as C/E are requested to inform your company with respect to inspection of propeller in drydock during
which you noticed a surface crack on one of the blades.
State the steps taken by you as C/E for successful handling of the situation.
Also if some surface cracks are noticed on the keyway of a tail 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.
2011/sr3 2013/SR1 2013/sr7 2013/SR9 2013/SR10

Q6. In an unfortunate incident of Main Engine Crank case explosion on your vessel, the main engine was badly
damaged and two engine room personnel suffered serious injuries. Explain how you will present the vessel for
subsequent inspections by P&I and H&M insurance companies with special emphasis on the records and documents
required in each case to ensure that only genuine claims are honoured.
2012/SR1 2012/SR3 2012/SR9 2013/SR2 2013/sr7

Q7. With reference to port PSC enumerate on the following (i) Regional co-operation/ agreements (ii) Future of PSC
(iii) Is PSC an effective tool for ship safety?
2013/SR2 2013/sr7

Q8. Illustrate the provision kept towards establishing procedures for identification and testing of critical
equipment under ISM Code. How the list of critical equipment and systems are made and on what factors are they
dependent?
2012/SR1 2013/SR2 2013/sr7

Q9. Differentiate between third party liability and contractual liability. When may the ship seek to limit his liability?
List the persons entitled to limit liability and claims entrusted.
2011/SR12 2012/SR1 2012/SR3 2013/SR2 2013/sr7


JUNE 2013

Q1.With respect to Annex V of MARPOL significance of Dish water, grey water recycling and reuse.
Other similar discharges as excluded from the purview of operational wastes and Waste minimization.
2013/SR6

Q2. What is the difference between cargo safety construction certificate and cargo ship construction
certificate?
How will you prepare your ship for an annual safety construction survey?

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2013/SR6 2013/SR9

Q3. Enumerate with brief explanations on the salient difference between governing of main propulsion
and auxiliary engines.
2013/SR6

Q4.Explain the difference between ISM and ISO certification
Discuss the mandatory records to be maintained under ISO 9001:2008
2013/SR6 2013/sr9

Q5. What are the significant SOLAS amendments coming into force in 2013?
With reference to SOLAS 2010 amendment, discuss International Goal Based Ship Construction standards?
2012/SR1 2013/SR1 2013/SR6

Q6. Illustrate mean piston speed and 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.
2011/sr2 2013/SR6

Q7. Differentiate between official logbook, deck and engine room log book high light their salient features and
differences also enlist the number of documents which are handed over by relieved C/E during signing off from a
vessel
2011/SR12 2012/SR10 2013/SR6

Q8. A ship on which you have joined as Chief Engineer is scheduled to be put in active service after major lay-up
and necessary repairs. State, the preparation and trials you would conduct prior offering the ship to the surveying
authorities for survey and inspection.
2011/sr2 2010/sr8 2012/SR12 2012/SR7 2012/SR10 2013/SR6
Q9. Write shot notes on
Tier 2 and 3 emission regulation on main engine.
Homogenizer for water emulsion.
SCR for Nox emission reduction.
2012/SR10 2013/SR2 2013/SR6 2013/SR10


APRIL 2013
Q1. Explain in detail the significance of propeller curves to a chief engineer
Enumerate the propeller safety margins in relation to the chief engineer.
2012/SR8 2013/SR4 2013/SR7 2013/SR10
Q2.Describe a procedure to establish a training program appropriate for the training need of engine room personal
on board, where you have joined as chief engineer.

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Illustrate the measure you will undertake in view of a section of engine room personnel not adept in attaining the
standard within a specified time period.
2012/SR8 2013/SR4
Q3. As a Chief Engineer you have Joined a vessel which is about to undertake a six month round voyage. Underline
and describe the key areas that you will inspect, check, prepare, establish and maintain towards proper Planned
Maintenance of Engine Room Machineries and associated areas, under ISM Codes.
2010/sr4 2011/SR10 2012/SR12 2013/SR4 203/SR10
Q4. What are the UNCLOS provisions concerning ships flag and nationality? In observing the provisions of
UNCLOS, what are the duties of the flag state and how they are enforced.
2012/SR4 2012/SR8 2013/SR3 2013/SR4 2013/SR9
Q5. With respect to engine room man management enlist the key issues that you will address, with proper
justification, in the following areas;
(a) Training programmed
(b) Long term personnel development concept
(c) Attitude and motivation development
(d) Emergency response
(e) Coping with stress.
2010-2011/srEMG 2010/sr10 2011/SR10 2012/SR4 2012/SR8 2013/SR3
2013/SR4
Q6. . How will you prepare your ship for a renewal survey of IAPPC International Air Pollution Prevention
Certificate.
Explain with specific emphasis on the records and documents to be maintained,
Enumerate general requirements for shipboard incinerators, as mentioned in Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78
2012/SR1 2012/SR3 2012/SR4 2013/SR1 2013/SR3 2013/SR4
2013/sr8 2013/SR9
Q7. Define a unseaworthy ship within the meaning of MS Act 1958, as amended.
Explain detainable deficiency with reference to a PSC inspection and
Describe the procedure to be followed for timely release of a vessel detained for serious structural deficiencies under
PSC.
2011/SR11 2012/SR2 2012/SR10 2012/SR12 2013/SR1
2013/SR4 2013/sr7 2013/SR9
Q8. State the circumstances in which a diesel MAIN ENGINE MAY SLOW ITSELF DOWN while remaining in full
ahead at sea.
In such a case describe the action which should follow.
2013/SR4
Q9.Discuss in details the advantages and disadvantages of electrical main propulsion.
2013/SR4

MARCH 2013
Q1(a) Define the meaning of the term Conditions of Assignment as applied to ships.
(b) State how conditions of assignment contribute towards water integrity of ships
(c) Give reasons why conditions of assignment need periodic inspection, giving specific instances where they can be
found to be less than fully effective.

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Q2. Name the present ISO standard for marine fuel oil and explain salient features with reference to fuel oil analysis
report, explain relevant corrective action against various adverse observation in it.
2013/SR3
Q3.Discuss IEC and NEMA standards for marine electrical equipment
What required for marine electrical cables
How will you conform that electrical cables are suitable for intended use onboard.
2013/SR3
Q4.Compare the latest European union stipulation for low sulphur fuel existing MARPOL requirement
Discuss the difficulties for implement its commercial impact on ship operations.
2013/SR3
Q5. . How will you prepare your ship for a renewal survey of IAPPC International Air Pollution Prevention
Certificate.
Explain with specific emphasis on the records and documents to be maintained,
Enumerate general requirements for shipboard incinerators, as mentioned in Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78
2012/SR1 2012/SR3 2012/SR4 2013/SR1 2013/SR3 2013/SR4
2013/sr8 2013/SR9
Q6. With respect to engine room man management enlist the key issues that you will address, with proper
justification, in the following areas;
(a) Training programmed
(b) Long term personnel development concept
(c) Attitude and motivation development
(d) Emergency response
(e) Coping with stress.
2010-2011/srEMG 2010/sr10 2011/SR10 2012/SR4 2012/SR8 2013/SR3
2013/SR4
Q7. Explain PSC inspection underline its authority for exercising basis of such inspection Enumerate relevant
regulations, articles and annexes of SOLAS 74, load line 66, MARPOL 73/78, STCW 95 and tonnage 69 which form
provision for PSC
2011/SR9 2012/SR4 2012/SR7 2012/SR9 2013/SR3
Q8. What are the UNCLOS provisions concerning ships flag and nationality? In observing the provisions of
UNCLOS, what are the duties of the flag state and how they are enforced.
2012/SR4 2012/SR8 2013/SR3 2013/SR4 2013/SR9

Q9. 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.
2012/SR4 2013/SR3

FEBRUARY 2013
Q1. Your vessel where you are posted as a Chief engineer is about to enter dry dock. State the co-ordination and
information exchange necessary with the master of the vessel for successful entry. Also list the necessary preparation

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you would make along with earmarking division of duties to the engineers of the vessels. Enlist the inspection and
co-ordinations you will make with dry dock authorities for successful coming out of the dry dock.
2011/SR12 2012/SR7 2012/SR10 2013/SR2
Q2. Differentiate between annual, intermediate, renewal, damage and repair surveys. What are the purposes of
each survey onboard? Also, enlist all statutory certificates carried onboard, their issuing authority, and the IMO
Convention under which they are issued.
2011/sr2 2011/sr4 2010/sr8 2010/sr2 2011/SR12 2013/SR2
Q3. What do you understand by unseaworthy vessel within the meaning of the MSA 1958 as amended?
What according to you is the difference between unseaworthy and unsafe ship
What are the obligations of the owner to crew with respect seaworthiness.
2011/SR11 2012/SR2 2012/SR10 2012/SR12 2013/SR1
2013/SR2 2013/SR8
Q4. Write shot notes on
Tier 2 and 3 emission regulation on main engine.
Homogenizer for water emulsion.
SCR for Nox emission reduction.
2012/SR10 2013/SR2 2013/SR6 2013/SR10

Q5. State the applicable regulation of SOLAS and MARPOL under which it is mandatory for a flag state to conduct an
investigation into any casualty
Write briefly the salient points of casualty investigation code and the recommended practices for a safety
investigation into a marine casualty or marine incident
What do you understand by the term very serious marine casualty?
2010/sr4 2011/SR10 2010/SR10 2012/SR12 2013/SR2
Q5. In an unfortunate incident of Main Engine Crank case explosion on your vessel, the main engine was badly
damaged and two engine room personnel suffered serious injuries. Explain how you will present the vessel for
subsequent inspections by P&I and H&M insurance companies with special emphasis on the records and documents
required in each case to ensure that only genuine claims are honoured.
2012/SR1 2012/SR3 2012/SR9 2013/SR2 2013/sr7
Q6. With reference to port PSC enumerate on the following (i) Regional co-operation/ agreements (ii) Future of PSC
(iii) Is PSC an effective tool for ship safety?
2013/SR2 2013/sr7
Q7. Illustrate the provision kept towards establishing procedures for identification and testing of critical
equipment under ISM Code. How the list of critical equipment and systems are made and on what factors are they
dependent?
2012/SR1 2013/SR2 2013/sr7
Q8. Differentiate between third party liability and contractual liability. When may the ship seek to limit his liability?
List the persons entitled to limit liability and claims entrusted.
2011/SR12 2012/SR1 2012/SR3 2013/SR2 2013/sr7

JANUARY 2012
Q1. What are the significant SOLAS amendments coming into force in 2012?
With reference to SOLAS 2010 amendment, discuss International Goal Based Ship Construction standards?

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Q2. . How will you prepare your ship for a renewal survey of IAPPC International Air Pollution Prevention
Certificate.
Explain with specific emphasis on the records and documents to be maintained,
Enumerate general requirements for shipboard incinerators, as mentioned in Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78
2012/SR1 2012/SR3 2012/SR4 2013/SR1 2013/SR3 2013/SR4
2013/sr8 2013/SR9
Q3. Define a unseaworthy ship within the meaning of MS Act 1958, as amended.
Explain detainable deficiency with reference to a PSC inspection and
Describe the procedure to be followed for timely release of a vessel detained for serious structural deficiencies under
PSC.
2011/SR11 2012/SR2 2012/SR10 2012/SR12 2013/SR1
2013/SR4 2013/sr7 2013/SR9
Q4. Write short notes on the following:
(a) Lloyds Open Form (b) General Average (c) Particular Average. (d) BILL OF LADDING. (e) Treaty, Convention
and Protocol.
2012/SR2 2013/SR1
Q5. State the different types of Marine insurance policies that could be undertaken by owners, shippers or other
related parties. Explain the salient liabilities and exclusions related with each case for an insurer.
2011/sr4 2011/sr3 2010/sr10 2013/SR1 2013/sr7 2013/SR10
Q6. Explain the key features of the United Nations Convention on the Law of The Sea? Enumerate the areas covered
under this convention with particular focus on the responsibilities required to be discharged by Flag States.
2011/sr3 2013/SR1 2013/sr7
Q7. The vessel where you are posted as Chief Engineer is undergoing dry-docking and a serious fire occurs on the
deck because of welding work. Illustrate the documented procedures to deal with such an emergency and its
advantage over non-documented actions? Explain the different ship related contingencies against which document
procedures are maintained under emergency preparedness of the ISM Code. In case of a major pollution of oil from
a ship, how does the contingency plan in emergency preparedness help over other actions?
2011/sr3 2011/sr2 2010/sr8 2012/SR9 2013/SR1 2013/SR9
2013/SR10
Q8. 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 severely damage. Explain your actions with reasons and the procedures to
be adopted for making a safe return voyage to India.
2011/sr3 2013/SR1
Q9. You as C/E are requested to inform your company with respect to inspection of propeller in drydock during
which you noticed a surface crack on one of the blades.
State the steps taken by you as C/E for successful handling of the situation.
Also if some surface cracks are noticed on the keyway of a tail 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.
2011/sr3 2013/SR1 2013/sr7 2013/SR9 2013/SR10

DECEMBER 2012
Q1. With regards to ordering and receiving fuel bunker on board answer the following

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The importance of correct bunker specification including the relevant ISO standard
How will you ensure that a representative sample is drawn during bunkering?
How will you ensure that in case of bunker disputes especially with regards to quality the sample from the vessel
will be acceptable for verification?
2012/SR12
Q2.With respect to refrigeration gases used on board vessels answer the following.
Explain ozone depleting potential of conventional ref gases.
Name alternative refrigeration gases available and being used on board
Explain the steps you will take to ensure that release of refrigeration gases from the plant is minimized during
normal operation and during maintenance activities.
2012/SR12
Q3.Explain the following modern methods of turbo charging
Pulse converter system
Sequential turbo charging
2 stage turbo charging
Variable geometry turbo charger.
2012/SR12
Q4. What do you understand by unseaworthy vessel within the meaning of the MSA 1958 as amended?
What according to you is the difference between unseaworthy and unsafe ship
What are the obligations of the owner to crew with respect seaworthiness.
2011/SR11 2012/SR2 2012/SR10 2012/SR12 2013/SR1
2013/SR2 2013/SR8
Q5. As a Chief Engineer you have Joined a vessel which is about to undertake a six month round voyage. Underline
and describe the key areas that you will inspect, check, prepare, establish and maintain towards proper Planned
Maintenance of Engine Room Machineries and associated areas, under ISM Codes.
2010/sr4 2011/SR10 2012/SR12 2013/SR4 203/SR10
Q6.State the applicable regulation of SOLAS and MARPOL under which it is mandatory for a flag state to conduct an
investigation into any casualty
Write briefly the salient points of casualty investigation code and the recommended practices for a safety
investigation into a marine casualty or marine incident
What do you understand by the term very serious marine casualty?
2010/sr4 2011/SR10 2010/SR10 2012/SR12
Q7. Explain the influence of a charter on operation of propulsion and other ship board machineries during a
voyage. After taking over ship as C/E you have informed that ship is on time charter and has a history of unforeseen
auxiliary machinery breakdown at sea, state the different options you have and actions you would take as C/E prior
to the commencement of voyage
2010/sr7 2011/SR8 2011/SR11 2011/SR12 2012/SR4 2012/SR7
2012/SR10 2012/SR12
Q8. What is bill of lading? What precautions are to be observed before signing a B/L under voyage charter and time
charter?
2011/SR11 2012/SR12
Q9. Differentiate the salient consideration taken during survey of ship under;
(a) Bare boat charter

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(b) Voyage charter
(c) Time charter
As a chief Engineer on board explain with reasons which of the three surveys is most demanding and exhaustive and
why?
2010/sr10 2011/SR10 2011/SR11 2012/SR2 2012/SR4 2012/SR11
2012/SR12
Q10. Explain the influence of following external factors in higher consumption of fuel oil and how at best they
could be controlled? (i) Ships hull condition (ii) Weather condition (iii) Maintenance of different elements in fuel oil
system (iv) Damage to propeller blades.
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NOVEMBER 2012
Q1.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 the preventive steps have you
taken. What arrangements do you suggest to affect a permanent repair at the next port of call?
2010/sr12 2011/SR8 2012/SR11
Q2. Explain the associated key factors and activities to ensure the successful implementation of a planned
Maintenance programmed onboard ships under ISM Code, with the following terms
(i) Corrective action processes
(ii) Developing and improving maintenance procedures
(iii) Systematic approach to maintenance
(iv) Maintenance intervals
(v) Inspections
2010/sr12 2010/sr11 2010/sr3 2011/SR8 2012/SR11
Q3. 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.
2010/sr12 2011/SR8 2012/SR8 2012/SR9 2012/SR11
Q4. (a) What are the various statutory Certificated carried on board oil tanker, and their vale mention the
Conventions, under which they are issued, giving the reference of Conventions.
(b)Explain Harmonization of Statutory Certificates under the SOLAS 74/88 Convention period of a statutory
Certificate has just expired and a port is having inadequate so facility state the actions you will take as per the
provision stated in the Protocol of relating to the international Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974.
2010/sr11 2012/SR11
Q5. Why does a ship require Marine Insurance cover? Explain Hull Claims and Cargo Claims related with Marine
Insurance. State the related documents and information required from the ship in this regard highlighting their
validity.
2010/sr11 2012/SR11
Q6. Emphasize the validity of the statement that Classification Societies are Recognized Organizations (RO). In your
view if the statement carries some limitation highlight them with reasons. List the statutory services undertaken by a
classification body on behalf of Administration.
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Q7. 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 generated by the engines?
2011/sr1 2010/sr11 2010/sr7 2012/SR6 2012/SR11
Q8. Detail the inspection that you as the new Chief Engineer of a passenger ship, would make on joining the ship
with regard to (i) Stability (ii) Damage control (iii) Fire fighting (iv) Critical Machinery and equipment installed.
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Q9. Differentiate the salient consideration taken during survey of ship under;
(a) Bare boat charter
(b) Voyage charter
(c) Time charter
As a chief Engineer on board explain with reasons which of the three surveys is most demanding and exhaustive and
why?
2010/sr10 2011/SR10 2011/SR11 2012/SR2 2012/SR4 2012/SR11
2012/SR12

OCTOBER 2012
Q1. Your vessel where you are posted as a Chief engineer is about to enter dry dock. State the co-ordination and
information exchange necessary with the master of the vessel for successful entry. Also list the necessary preparation
you would make along with earmarking division of duties to the engineers of the vessels. Enlist the inspection and
co-ordinations you will make with dry dock authorities for successful coming out of the dry dock.
2011/SR12 2012/SR7 2012/SR10 2013/SR2
Q2.Write a brief overview of the emerging alternative method of BWM
2012/SR10
Q3. Write shot notes on
Tier 2 and 3 emission regulation on main engine.
Homogenizer for water emulsion.
SCR for Nox emission reduction.
2012/SR10 2013/SR2 2013/SR6 2013/SR10

Q4. Differentiate between official logbook, deck and engine room log book high light their salient features and
differences also enlist the number of documents which are handed over by relieved C/E during signing off from a
vessel
2011/SR12 2012/SR10 2013/SR6
Q5. What do you understand by unseaworthy vessel within the meaning of the MSA 1958 as amended?
What according to you is the difference between unseaworthy and unsafe ship
What are the obligations of the owner to crew with respect seaworthiness.
2011/SR11 2012/SR2 2012/SR10 2012/SR12 2013/SR1
2013/SR2 2013/SR8
Q6. A ship on which you have joined as Chief Engineer is scheduled to be put in active service after major lay-up
and necessary repairs. State, the preparation and trials you would conduct prior offering the ship to the surveying
authorities for survey and inspection.
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Q7. State the applicable regulation of SOLAS and MARPOL under which it is mandatory for a flag state to conduct an
investigation into any casualty
Write briefly the salient points of casualty investigation code and the recommended practices for a safety
investigation into a marine casualty or marine incident
What do you understand by the term very serious marine casualty?
2010/sr4 2011/SR10 2010/SR10 2012/SR12 2013/SR2
Q8. Explain the influence of a charter on operation of propulsion and other ship board machineries during a
voyage. After taking over ship as C/E you have informed that ship is on time charter and has a history of unforeseen
auxiliary machinery breakdown at sea, state the different options you have and actions you would take as C/E prior
to the commencement of voyage
2010/sr7 2011/SR8 2011/SR11 2011/SR12 2012/SR4 2012/SR7
2012/SR10 2012/SR12

SEPTEMBER 2012
Q1. Vent pipes have a special role to play with respect to safety of ships
Please explain in detail the following
Where these are fitted
Any special fitment requirement as per statutes
2012/SR9
Q2. 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.
2012/SR3 2012/SR9
Q3. In an unfortunate incident of Main Engine Crank case explosion on your vessel, the main engine was badly
damaged and two engine room personnel suffered serious injuries. Explain how you will present the vessel for
subsequent inspections by P&I and H&M insurance companies with special emphasis on the records and documents
required in each case to ensure that only genuine claims are honoured.
2012/SR1 2012/SR3 2012/SR9 2013/SR2 2013/sr7
Q4. Explain the different machinery related emergency situations that are dealt as documented procedures under
"emergency preparedness". Underline the salient actions that are documented in dealing with (i) Main Engine Failure
(ii) Steering failure (iii) Boiler automation failure (iv) Scavenge fire.
2010/sr7 2012/SR9
Q5.List the objectives of an ISM Internal Audit of a ship? How an Internal Audit helps in External Audit of a vessel?
Name the salient issues addressed in the Internal Audit and the persons responsible to carry out the same.
2010-2011/srEMG 2010/sr3 2010/sr2 2012/SR2 2012/SR9
Q6. 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.
2010/sr12 2011/SR8 2012/SR8 2012/SR9 2012/SR11
Q7. The vessel where you are posted as Chief Engineer is undergoing dry-docking and a serious fire occurs on the
deck because of welding work. Illustrate the documented procedures to deal with such an emergency and its
advantage over non-documented actions? Explain the different ship related contingencies against which document
procedures are maintained under emergency preparedness of the ISM Code. In case of a major pollution of oil from
a ship, how does the contingency plan in emergency preparedness help over other actions?

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2013/SR10
Q7. Explain PSC inspection underline its authority for exercising basis of such inspection Enumerate relevant
regulations, articles and annexes of SOLAS 74, load line 66, MARPOL 73/78, STCW 95 and tonnage 69 which form
provision for PSC
2011/SR9 2012/SR4 2012/SR7 2012/SR9 2013/SR3
Q8. Compressed air starting system for ocean going ships have specific requirements with particular importance
being assigned to requirement for air compressor Pl enumerate these requirements, with reasons as relevant.
2012/SR9
Q9. Detail the inspection that you as the new Chief Engineer of a passenger ship, would make on joining the ship
with regard to (i) Stability (ii) Damage control (iii) Fire fighting (iv) Critical Machinery and equipment installed.
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AUGUST 2012
Q1. Explain in detail the significance of propeller curves to a chief engineer
Enumerate the propeller safety margins in relation to the chief engineer.
2012/SR8 2013/SR4 2013/SR7 203/SR10
Q2.Describe a procedure to establish a training program appropriate for the training need of engine room personal
on board, where you have joined as chief engineer.
Illustrate the measure you will undertake in view of a section of engine room personnel not adept in attaining the
standard within a specified time period.
2012/SR8 2013/SR4
Q3. As a Chief Engineer you have Joined a vessel which is about to undertake a six month round voyage. Underline
and describe the key areas that you will inspect, check, prepare, establish and maintain towards proper Planned
Maintenance of Engine Room Machineries and associated areas, under ISM Codes.
2010/sr4 2011/SR10 2012/SR12 2013/SR4 203/SR10
Q4. What are the UNCLOS provisions concerning ships flag and nationality? In observing the provisions of
UNCLOS, what are the duties of the flag state and how they are enforced.
2012/SR4 2012/SR8 2013/SR3 2013/SR4 2013/SR9
Q5. With respect to engine room man management enlist the key issues that you will address, with proper
justification, in the following areas;
(a) Training programmed
(b) Long term personnel development concept
(c) Attitude and motivation development
(d) Emergency response
(e) Coping with stress.
2010-2011/srEMG 2010/sr10 2011/SR10 2012/SR4 2012/SR8 2013/SR3
2013/SR4
Q6. With reference to record keeping onboard, discuss (i) the necessity of proper filing (ii) efficient control of follow
up and verification activities (iii) accident/incident investigation.
Describe a situation onboard, which will highlight the importance of record keeping of the above three cases.
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Q7. 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.
2010/sr12 2011/SR8 2012/SR8 2012/SR9 2012/SR11
Q8. What are the ongoing developments at the IMO with respect to the technical and operational measures to be
invoked on board ships for combating greenhouse gas emissions from ships?
2011/sr4 2011/sr1 2010/sr12 2010/sr11 2011/SR8 2012/SR8
Q9. The vessel of which you are Chief Engineer suffers grounding. Write a report to be forwarded to the
Superintendent of the company about the surveys and inspections subsequently carried out when the vessel was
dry-docked in a foreign port.
2010/sr12 2011/SR8 2012/SR8

JULY 2012
Q1. Your vessel where you are posted as a Chief engineer is about to enter dry dock. State the co-ordination and
information exchange necessary with the master of the vessel for successful entry. Also list the necessary preparation
you would make along with earmarking division of duties to the engineers of the vessels. Enlist the inspection and
co-ordinations you will make with dry dock authorities for successful coming out of the dry dock.
2011/SR12 2012/SR7 2012/SR10 2013/SR2
Q2. With respect to survey and certification, state the circumstances which may lead to Suspension or Withdrawal
of Class and explain the following terms used by the classification societies:
(i) Anniversary date,
(ii) Condition of class,
(iii) Window period for Survey,
(iv) Memoranda,
(v) Additional not
(vi) Statutory Recommendations.
2010/sr7 2011/SR12 2012/SR2 2012/SR7
Q3.An accident with a ship relates with grounding while approaching a port. On an inspection made by a team of
surveyors, you are to submit the relevant Log book records for formulating an opinion regarding cause of
grounding. Taking figures from real life situations present a case study to underline that machineries were
functioning satisfactorily.
2011/sr4 2010/sr7 2011/SR12 2012/SR7
Q4. A ship on which you have joined as Chief Engineer is scheduled to be put in active service after major lay-up
and necessary repairs. State, the preparation and trials you would conduct prior offering the ship to the surveying
authorities for survey and inspection.
2011/sr2 2010/sr8 2012/SR12 2012/SR7 2012/SR10 2013/SR6
Q5. Explain PSC inspection underline its authority for exercising basis of such inspection Enumerate relevant
regulations, articles and annexes of SOLAS 74, load line 66, MARPOL 73/78, STCW 95 and tonnage 69 which form
provision for PSC
2011/SR9 2012/SR4 2012/SR7 2012/SR9 2013/SR3
Q6. A. Illustrate the salient features factors for on board training and standards of competence as laid down on
STCW 95 chapter III underline the specific roles a chief engineer needs to perform towards necessary satisfactory
training of engine room personnel under these parameters what will be criteria for evaluating competence for on
board training by a chief engineer.

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B. What are the salient features of STCW Manila amendment 2010 with respect to electro technical officer, work
and rest hours requirement of the Chief engineer officer toward ship board training of the personal.
2011/sr2 2010/sr10 2010/sr8 2011/SR9 2011/SR10 2011/SR12
2012/SR7
Q7. As a Chief Engineer describe the procedure you would employ for bunkering at a port for ascertaining /
receiving correct grade / quantity of oil from the shore supply authorities. In case of a dispute over lube oil / fuel oil
received on board; describe the actions you will take under circumstances. What are the applicable provisions
under MAPOL 73/78, Annex VI Regulations?
2010/sr4 2010/sr3 2011/SR9 2011/SR11 2012/SR7
Q8. Explain the influence of a charter on operation of propulsion and other ship board machineries during a
voyage. After taking over ship as C/E you have informed that ship is on time charter and has a history of unforeseen
auxiliary machinery breakdown at sea, state the different options you have and actions you would take as C/E prior
to the commencement of voyage
2010/sr7 2011/SR8 2011/SR11 2011/SR12 2012/SR4 2012/SR7
2012/SR10 2012/SR12
Q9. Explain the influence of following external factors in higher consumption of fuel oil and how at best they could
be controlled? (i) Ships hull condition (ii) Weather condition (iii) Maintenance of different elements in fuel oil
system (iv) Damage to propeller blades.
2010/sr4 2011/SR8 2011/SR11 2012/SR7 2012/SR12

JUNE 2012
Q1.Your vessel has been awarded 3 major non conformities during SMS audit. Frame a report in the format of an
email addressing the engineer superintendent with suggested step to be taken for early sailing of the vessel.
2012/SR6
Q2. (a) Define the meaning of the term Conditions of Assignment as applied to ships.
(b) State how conditions of assignment contribute towards water integrity of ships
(c) Give reasons why conditions of assignment need periodic inspection, giving specific instances where they can be
found to be less than fully effective.
2011/sr7 2012/SR4 2012/SR6 2013/SR3
Q3. Discuss the influence the following properties / contents have on fuel characteristics and its economic use: (i)
viscosity (ii) density (iii) ignition quality (iv) VIT (v) compatibility (vi)carbon residue (vii) control of combustion
period
2011/sr7 2012/SR6
Q4. State the circumstances which may lead to suspension or withdrawal of class explain the terms (i) period of
class (ii) anniversary date (iii) survey time window (iv) memoranda (v) recommendations
THIS IS NEW QUESTION, SAME KIND OF QUESTION APPEARED BEFORE IN BELOW SERIALS
2010/sr7 2011/SR12 2012/SR2 2012/SR6
Q5. (a) What is 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?
(c) What is the minimum a ship owner/shipping company has to do for its ship to get averages under P&I club
2011/sr4 2010-2011/sr
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Q6. 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 generated by the engines?
2011/sr1 2010/sr11 2010/sr7 2012/SR6 2012/SR11
Q7. 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.
2011/sr1 2012/SR6
Q8.Give the history of requirement leading towards International Convention on Load lines, 1966 underlining its
date of adoption and entry into force. What special provisions were included in the said convention in comparison
to first International Convention on Load lines adopted in 1930? Describe its different chapters highlighting their
area of coverage and related Annexes.
2011/sr1 2012/sr6
Q9.With reference to ship repair/ship building, and engineering economics explain the terms Risk analysis (ii) Brake
even analysis (iii) Sensitivity analysis (iv) Multi stage sequent is analysis (v) Multi attribute decision making.
2011/sr1 2012/sr6

APRIL 2012
Q1. . How will you prepare your ship for a renewal survey of IAPPC International Air Pollution Prevention
Certificate.
Explain with specific emphasis on the records and documents to be maintained,
Enumerate general requirements for shipboard incinerators, as mentioned in Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78
2012/SR1 2012/SR3 2012/SR4 2013/SR1 2013/SR3 2013/SR4
2013/sr8 2013/SR9
Q2. With respect to engine room man management enlist the key issues that you will address, with proper
justification, in the following areas;
(a) Training programmed
(b) Long term personnel development concept
(c) Attitude and motivation development
(d) Emergency response
(e) Coping with stress.
2010-2011/srEMG 2010/sr10 2011/SR10 2012/SR4 2012/SR8 2013/SR3
2013/SR4
Q3. Explain PSC inspection underline its authority for exercising basis of such inspection Enumerate relevant
regulations, articles and annexes of SOLAS 74, load line 66, MARPOL 73/78, STCW 95 and tonnage 69 which form
provision for PSC
2011/SR9 2012/SR4 2012/SR7 2012/SR9 2013/SR3
Q4. Differentiate the salient consideration taken during survey of ship under;
(a) Bare boat charter
(b) Voyage charter
(c) Time charter
As a chief Engineer on board explain with reasons which of the three surveys is most demanding and exhaustive and
why?

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2012/SR12
Q5. State the requirement and responsibility of the office in enforcing emergency preparedness procedures for a
ship and its personnel, as required under ISM Codes? Describe the duties of the office in: (i) Formation of the
emergency team (ii) During emergency situations (iii) Maintaining contact between ship and office.
2012/SR4
Q6. What are the UNCLOS provisions concerning ships flag and nationality? In observing the provisions of
UNCLOS, what are the duties of the flag state and how they are enforced.
2012/SR4 2012/SR8 2013/SR3 2013/SR4 2013/SR9
Q7.Develop a training program for activities of a vessel, where you have joined recently as a Chief Engineer
highlighting the specific training needs for engine room personnel in case of (i) use of life saving appliances (ii) fire
in accommodation (iii) explosion in engine room, when the ship is in dry dock
2012/SR4
Q8. 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.
2012/SR4 2013/SR3
Q9. (a) Define the meaning of the term Conditions of Assignment as applied to ships.
(b) State how conditions of assignment contribute towards water integrity of ships
(c) Give reasons why conditions of assignment need periodic inspection, giving specific instances where they can be
found to be less than fully effective.
2011/sr7 2012/SR4 2012/SR6 2013/SR3

MARCH 2012
Q1.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.
2012/SR3
Q2.Now days there is a global trend substituting prescriptive based standards into functional based standards [e.g.
part f of SOLAS chapter ii 2]
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of functional phase approach in comparison with prescriptive approach
2012/SR3
Q3. . How will you prepare your ship for a renewal survey of IAPPC International Air Pollution Prevention
Certificate.
Explain with specific emphasis on the records and documents to be maintained,
Enumerate general requirements for shipboard incinerators, as mentioned in Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78
2012/SR1 2012/SR3 2012/SR4 2013/SR1 2013/SR3 2013/SR4
2013/sr8 2013/SR9
Q4. In an unfortunate incident of Main Engine Crank case explosion on your vessel, the main engine was badly
damaged and two engine room personnel suffered serious injuries. Explain how you will present the vessel for

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subsequent inspections by P&I and H&M insurance companies with special emphasis on the records and documents
required in each case to ensure that only genuine claims are honoured.
2012/SR1 2012/SR3 2012/SR9 2013/SR2 2013/sr7
Q5. 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.
2012/SR3 2012/SR9
Q6. Differentiate between third party liability and contractual liability. When may the ship seek to limit his liability?
List the persons entitled to limit liability and claims entrusted.
2011/SR12 2012/SR1 2012/SR3 2013/SR2 2013/sr7
Q7.What are the principles of modern salvage law? What is G.A, explain in context of G.A
a) Entitlement
b) Artificial adjustment
c) Contestation
2012/SR3
Q8.Apart from statutory surveys, what all other surveys can be undertaken by a classification body for a ship? What
are the limitation for limitation for the society in these cases? Enlist them and emphasize how these cases are taken
care of.
2012/SR3
Q8.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.
2012/SR3

FEBRUARY 2012
Q1. What do you understand by unseaworthy vessel within the meaning of the MSA 1958 as amended?
What according to you is the difference between unseaworthy and unsafe ship
What are the obligations of the owner to crew with respect seaworthiness.
2011/SR11 2012/SR2 2012/SR10 2012/SR12 2013/SR1
2013/SR2 2013/SR8
Q2. (a) List the objective of an ISM Internal Audit of a ship? How an internal audit helps in Satisfactory External
Audit of a vessel? What are dynamic elements of the ISM Code which envisages continuous improvement of safety
management and pollution prevention?
(b) What do you understand by Non-conformance. What is the difference between a corrective action and
preventive action?
PART B IS NEW QUESTION
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Q3. Differentiate the salient consideration taken during survey of ship under;
(a) Bare boat charter
(b) Voyage charter
(c) Time charter
As a chief Engineer on board explain with reasons which of the three surveys is most demanding and exhaustive and
why?

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2012/SR12
Q4.State the circumstances which may lead to suspension or withdrawal of class explain the terms (i) period of class
(ii) anniversary date (iii) survey time window (iv) memoranda (v) recommendations
THIS IS NEW QUESTION, SAME KIND OF QUESTION APPEARED BEFORE IN BELOW SERIALS
2010/sr7 2011/SR12 2012/SR2 2012/SR6
Q5. 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 [Express, Disbursement, Seaworthiness, warranty of Legality]
2012/SR2
Q6. Write short notes on the following:
(a) Lloyds Open Form (b) General Average (c) Particular Average. (d) BILL OF LADDING. (e) Treaty, Convention
and Protocol.
2012/SR2 2013/SR1
Q7. Give a brief history and necessity towards formation of UNCLOS? What are its important highlights? Under
context explain (i) Territorial sea (ii) Contiguous Zone (iii) Exclusive Economic Zone (iv) Continental Self (v) High
Seas
2011/sr4 2010/sr7 2011/SR9 2012/SR2
Q8. As Chief Engineer on board stress the issues you will address for lack of motivation, differences in attitude and
to increase sense of competitiveness for better management and effective control?
Also formulate a flow chart for a work programme to be availed within a target date from a group of Engine Room
Personnel of above mentioned mixed thought processes.
2010/sr7 2010/sr3 2012/SR2
Q9. As a Chief Engineer on a UMS vessel scheduled to make a voyage from India to the U.S. Coast; list the salient
items you will inspect including propulsion machinery to ensure making a satisfactory voyage. Also list the
documents the ship will keep handy to successfully undergo port State control inspection on arrival.
2012/SR2


JANUARY 2012
Q1. How will you prepare your ship for a renewal survey of IAPPC International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate.
Explain with specific emphasis on the records and documents to be maintained,
Enumerate general requirements for shipboard incinerators, as mentioned in Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78
2012/SR1 2012/SR3 2012/SR4 2013/SR1 2013/SR3 2013/SR4
2013/sr8 2013/SR9
Q2. What are the significant SOLAS amendments coming into force in 2012?
With reference to SOLAS 2010 amendment, discuss International Goal Based Ship Construction standards?
2012/SR1 2013/SR1 2013/SR6
Q3. Any capital acquisition activity, like a ship acquisition, may be regarded as a four step process. Identify the four
Steps and briefly explain the activities found in each of these steps.
Also, there are six methods of ship acquisition. Name them and briefly describe them.
2012/SR1
Q4. Discuss the peculiar working environments in which ships operate and how they influence decisions on ships
maintenance policies.

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Q5. Differentiate between third party liability and contractual liability. When may the ship seek to limit his liability?
List the persons entitled to limit liability and claims entrusted.
2011/SR12 2012/SR1 2012/SR3 2013/SR2 2013/sr7
Q6. Illustrate the provision kept towards establishing procedures for identification and testing of critical
equipment under ISM Code. How the list of critical equipment and systems are made and on what factors are they
dependent?
2012/SR1 2013/SR2 2013/sr7
Q7. With reference to port State control enumerate on the following (i) Regional cooperation / agreements. (ii)
Future of port State control. (iii) Is port State control an effective tool for ship safety?
2010/sr3 2012/sr1
Q8. In an unfortunate incident of Main Engine Crank case explosion on your vessel, the main engine was badly
damaged and two engine room personnel suffered serious injuries. Explain how you will present the vessel for
subsequent inspections by P&I and H&M insurance companies with special emphasis on the records and documents
required in each case to ensure that only genuine claims are honoured.
2012/SR1 2012/SR3 2012/SR9 2013/SR2 2013/sr7

DECEMBER 2011
Q1. Differentiate between third party liability and contractual liability. When may the ship seek to limit his liability?
List the persons entitled to limit liability and claims entrusted.
2011/SR12 2012/SR1 2012/SR3 2013/SR2 2013/sr7
Q2. Differentiate between official logbook, deck and engine room log book high light their salient features and
differences also enlist the number of documents which are handed over by relieved C/E during signing off from a
vessel
2011/SR12 2012/SR10 2013/SR6
Q3: Differentiate between annual, intermediate, renewal, damage and repair surveys. What are the purposes of
each survey onboard? Also, enlist all statutory certificates carried onboard, their issuing authority, and the IMO
Convention under which they are issued.
2011/sr2 2011/sr4 2010/sr8 2010/sr2 2011/SR12 2013/SR2
Q4. A ship on which you have joined as Chief Engineer is scheduled to be put in active service after major lay-up
and necessary repairs. State, the preparation and trials you would conduct prior offering the ship to the surveying
authorities for survey and inspection.
2011/sr2 2010/sr8 2012/SR12 2012/SR7 2012/SR10 2013/SR6
Q5. Your vessel where you are posted as a Chief engineer is about to enter dry dock. State the co-ordination and
information exchange necessary with the master of the vessel for successful entry. Also list the necessary preparation
you would make along with earmarking division of duties to the engineers of the vessels. Enlist the inspection and
co-ordinations you will make with dry dock authorities for successful coming out of the dry dock.
2011/SR12 2012/SR7 2012/SR10 2013/SR2
Q6. While approaching a port an accident took place, resulting in grounding of the vessel. A team of surveyors
carried out inspection of the vessel and official records. Company has advised you to submit the report along with
the relevant Log book records for formulating an opinion regarding cause of grounding. In cases the grounding was
not due to machinery failure, same may be brought out in the report to underline that machineries were functioning
satisfactorily.

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Q7. With respect to survey and certification, state the circumstances which may lead to Suspension or Withdrawal
of Class and explain the following terms used by the classification societies:
(vii) Anniversary date,
(viii) Condition of class,
(ix) Window period for Survey,
(x) Memoranda,
(xi) Additional not
(xii) Statutory Recommendations.
2010/sr7 2011/SR12 2012/SR2 2012/SR7
Q8. A. Illustrate the salient features factors for on board training and standards of competence as laid down on
STCW 95 chapter III underline the specific roles a chief engineer needs to perform towards necessary satisfactory
training of engine room personnel under these parameters what will be criteria for evaluating competence for on
board training by a chief engineer.
B. What are the salient features of STCW Manila amendment 2010 with respect to electro technical officer, work
and rest hours requirement of the Chief engineer officer toward ship board training of the personal. <QUESTION 3B
IS NEW, QUESTION>
2011/sr2 2010/sr10 2010/sr8 2011/SR9 2011/SR10 2011/SR12
2012/SR7
Q9. Explain the influence of a charter on operation of propulsion and other ship board machineries during a
voyage. After taking over ship as C/E you have informed that ship is on time charter and has a history of unforeseen
auxiliary machinery breakdown at sea, state the different options you have and actions you would take as C/E prior
to the commencement of voyage
2010/sr7 2011/SR8 2011/SR11 2011/SR12 2012/SR4 2012/SR7
2012/SR10 2012/SR12

NOVEMBER 2011
Q1. What do you understand by unseaworthy vessel within the meaning of the MSA 1958 as amended?
What according to you is the difference between unseaworthy and unsafe ship
What are the obligations of the owner to crew with respect seaworthiness.
2011/SR11 2012/SR2 2012/SR10 2012/SR12 2013/SR1
2013/SR2 2013/SR8
Q2. A. What is the definition of company as per ism code and list out the safety management objectives of the
company as per ism code? How the company verifies the satisfactory implementation of the ism code requirement
B. As a Chief Engineer you have Joined a vessel which is about to undertake a six month round voyage. Underline
and describe the key areas that you will inspect, check, prepare, establish and maintain towards proper Planned
Maintenance of Engine Room Machineries and associated areas, under ISM Codes.
2010/sr4 2011/SR10 2012/SR12 2013/SR4
Q3. State the applicable regulation of SOLAS and MARPOL under which it is mandatory for a flag state to conduct
an investigation into any casualty
Write briefly the salient points of casualty investigation code and the recommended practices for a safety
investigation into a marine casualty or marine incident
What do you understand by the term very serious marine casualty?

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Q4. Explain the influence of a charter on operation of propulsion and other ship board machineries during a
voyage. After taking over ship as C/E you have informed that ship is on time charter and has a history of unforeseen
auxiliary machinery breakdown at sea, state the different options you have and actions you would take as C/E prior
to the commencement of voyage
2010/sr7 2011/SR8 2011/SR11 2011/SR12 2012/SR4 2012/SR7
2012/SR10 2012/SR12
Q5. As a Chief Engineer describe the procedure you would employ for bunkering at a port for ascertaining /
receiving correct grade / quantity of oil from the shore supply authorities. In case of a dispute over lube oil / fuel oil
received on board; describe the actions you will take under circumstances. What are the applicable provisions
under MAPOL 73/78, Annex VI Regulations?
2010/sr4 2010/sr3 2011/SR9 2011/SR11 2012/SR7
Q6. Explain the influence of following external factors in higher consumption of fuel oil and how at best they could
be controlled? (i) Ships hull condition (ii) Weather condition (iii) Maintenance of different elements in fuel oil
system (iv) Damage to propeller blades.
2010/sr4 2011/SR8 2011/SR11 2012/SR7 2012/SR12
Q7.What is bill of lading? What precautions are to be observed before signing a B/L under voyage charter and time
charter?
2011/SR11 2012/SR12
Q8. Differentiate the salient consideration taken during survey of ship under;
(a) Bare boat charter
(b) Voyage charter
(c) Time charter
As a chief Engineer on board explain with reasons which of the three surveys is most demanding and exhaustive and
why?
2010/sr10 2011/SR10 2011/SR11 2012/SR2 2012/SR4 2012/SR11
2012/SR12

Q9. A second hand single hull VLCC built in 1990 is to be taken over. The vessel is to be registered under Indian
flag, as Chief Engineer / Owner representative, what aspects you would look for, with respect to;
(a) SOLAS 74
(b) MARPOL 73/78
(c) Crew accommodation
(d) Machinery / boilers
(e) Previous survey report
2010/sr10 2010/sr4 2010/sr3 2011/SR10 2011/SR11
Q10. (a) State the difference between an audit and survey. (b) State the action taken by a recognized organization
carrying out ISM certification on behalf of the Administration towards handling of an ISM certificate in case: (i)
When there is an evidence of a major non conformity (ii) When non conformities are found (iii) When an extension
of the Safety Management Certificate is requested for (iv) When revision of an entry for a certificate is requested for
Under What circumstances SMC and DOC may be invalidated?
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OCTOBER 2011
Q1.With respect to human factor in ship design, comment on:
Noise and hearing.
Human cognitive attributes.
Human sensory limitations.
Effect of ship acceleration.
2011/SR10
Q2.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
2011/SR10
Q3: A. Illustrate the salient features factors for on board training and standards of competence as laid down on
STCW 95 chapter III underline the specific roles a chief engineer needs to perform towards necessary satisfactory
training of engine room personnel under these parameters what will be criteria for evaluating competence for on
board training by a chief engineer.
B. What are the salient features of STCW Manila amendment 2010 with respect to electro technical officer, work
and rest hours requirement of the Chief engineer officer toward ship board training of the personal. <QUESTION 3B
IS NEW, QUESTION>
2011/sr2 2010/sr10 2010/sr8 2011/SR9 2011/SR10 2011/SR12
2012/SR7
Q4. Detail the inspection that you as the new CE on an Oil Tanker/Gas carrier would make on joining the ship with
regard to (1) Stability (2) Damage Control (3) Critical Machinery
2011/sr2 2010/sr10 2011/SR9 2011/SR10 2012/SR9 2012/SR11
NOTE: THE OLD QUESTIONS APPEARED EARLIER IS ABOUT PASSENGER SHIP.
Q5. Socio cultural differences have been an accepted fact in major merchant ships around the globe. Explain how
such differences generate inter personnel conflicts and effective safety management, how they can be resolved on
board for better team work
2011/SR10
Q6. Give a brief background of ILO and salient point of MLC 2006.
When will MLC 2006 come into force and what will happen to the existing convention on maritime labor? What
are the novel features of MLC 2006?
2011/SR10
Q7. With respect to engine room man management enlist the key issues that you will address, with proper
justification, in the following areas;
(a) Training programmed
(b) Long term personnel development concept
(c) Attitude and motivation development
(d) Emergency response
(e) Coping with stress.
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Q8. A second hand single hull VLCC built in 1990 is to be taken over. The vessel is to be registered under Indian
flag, as Chief Engineer / Owner representative, what aspects you would look for, with respect to;
(f) SOLAS 74
(g) MARPOL 73/78
(h) Crew accommodation
(i) Machinery / boilers
(j) Previous survey report
2010/sr10 2010/sr4 2010/sr3 2011/SR10 2011/SR11
Q9. Differentiate the salient consideration taken during survey of ship under;
(a) Bare boat charter
(b) Voyage charter
(c) Time charter
As a chief Engineer on board explain with reasons which of the three surveys is most demanding and exhaustive and
why?
2010/sr10 2011/SR10 2011/SR11 2012/SR2 2012/SR4 2012/SR11
2012/SR12

SEPTEMBER 2011
Q1. With respect to Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, as amended
Explain briefly the sections, relevant to the prevention and provisions for containment of accidental pollution of the
sea by oil;
Explain briefly the power vested with the State to give notice and to take measures for preventing or containing the
oil pollution.
2011/SR9
Q2:(a) What are the important highlights of UNCLOS with respect to protection and preservation of the marine
environment?
(b) Explain:
(i) Territorial Sea,
(ii) Contiguous Zone,
(iii) Exclusive Economic Zone,
(iv) Continental Shelf,
(v) High Seas.
2011/sr4 2010/sr7 2011/SR9 2012/SR2
Q3. With reference to "emergency preparedness", discuss
(i) Search and rescue
(ii) Evacuation of critically injured personnel
(iii) Helicopter operation
(iv) Rescue from enclosed spaces
(v) Abandon ship.
2011/SR9

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Q4. Explain PSC inspection underline its authority for exercising basis of such inspection Enumerate relevant
regulations, articles and annexes of SOLAS 74, load line 66, MARPOL 73/78, STCW 95 and tonnage 69 which form
provision for PSC
2011/SR9 2012/SR4 2012/SR7 2012/SR9 2013/SR3
Q5. Illustrate the salient features factors for on board training and standards of competence as laid down on STCW
95 chapter III underline the specific roles a chief engineer needs to perform towards necessary satisfactory training
of engine room personnel under these parameters what will be criteria for evaluating competence for on board
training by a chief engineer
2011/sr2 2010/sr10 2010/sr8 2011/SR9 2011/SR10 2011/SR12
Q6. Detail the inspection that you as the new Chief Engineer of a passenger ship would make upon joining the ship
with regard to:
(i) Stability
(ii) Damage control
(iii) Fire fighting
(iv) Critical Machinery.
2011/sr2 2010/sr10 2011/SR9 2011/SR10
Q7: As a Chief Engineer describe the procedure you would employ for bunkering at a port for ascertaining /
receiving correct grade / quantity of oil from the shore supply authorities. In case of a dispute over lube oil / fuel oil
received on board; describe the actions you will take under circumstances. What are the applicable provisions
under MAPOL 73/78, Annex VI Regulations?
2010/sr4 2010/sr3 2011/SR9 2011/SR11 2012/SR7
Q8: Explain the influence of following external factors in higher consumption of fuel oil and how at best they could
be controlled? (i) Ships hull condition (ii) Weather condition (iii) Maintenance of different elements in fuel oil
system (iv) Damage to propeller blades.
2010/sr4 2011/SR8 2011/SR11 2012/SR7 2012/SR12
Q9: Explain the influence of a charter on operation of propulsion and other ship board machineries during a
voyage. After taking over ship as C/E you have informed that ship is on time charter and has a history of unforeseen
auxiliary machinery breakdown at sea, state the different options you have and actions you would take as C/E prior
to the commencement of voyage
2010/sr7 2011/SR8 2011/SR11 2011/SR12 2012/SR4 2012/SR7
2012/SR10 2012/SR12

AUGUST 2011

Q1: Whilst approaching dock gates, the main engines refused to respond to bridge control, driving ahead instead of
braking astern, until the bow made contact with the dock wall. As Chief Engineer, report to head office why the
engines failed to respond to Bridge control, the temporary measure instituted to avoid further trouble on this voyage
and suggesting permanent measures to avoid repetition in the future.
2010/sr12 2011/sr4 2011/SR8
Q2: 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?
2010/sr12 2011/SR8

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Q3: 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 the preventive steps have you
taken. What arrangements do you suggest to affect a permanent repair at the next port of call?
2010/sr12 2011/SR8 2012/SR11
Q4: On a ship you are employed as Chief Engineer. The vessel has UMS system for controlling engine room and a
central scanning and data logging system 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, which will enable trend analysis.
2010/sr12 2011/sr1 2010/sr11 2011/SR8
Q5: Explain the associated key factors and activities to ensure the successful implementation of a planned
Maintenance programmed onboard ships under ISM Code, with the following terms
(vi) Corrective action processes
(vii) Developing and improving maintenance procedures
(viii) Systematic approach to maintenance
(ix) Maintenance intervals
(x) Inspections
2010/sr12 2010/sr11 2010/sr3 2011/SR8 2012/SR11
Q6: With reference to record keeping onboard, discuss (i) the necessity of proper filing (ii) efficient control of follow
up and verification activities (iii) accident/incident investigation.
Describe a situation onboard, which will highlight the importance of record keeping of the above three cases.
2010/sr12 2010/sr11 2010/sr2 2011/SR8 2012/SR8
Q7: What are the ongoing developments at the IMO with respect to the technical and operational measures to be
invoked on board ships for combating greenhouse gas emissions from ships?
2011/sr4 2011/sr1 2010/sr12 2010/sr11 2011/SR8 2012/SR8
Q8: 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.
2010/sr12 2011/SR8 2012/SR8 2012/SR9 2012/SR11
Q9: The vessel of which you are Chief Engineer suffers grounding. Write a report to be forwarded to the
Superintendent of the company about the surveys and inspections subsequently carried out when the vessel was
dry-docked in a foreign port.
2010/sr12 2011/SR8 2012/SR8

JULY 2011
Q1: Expanding the following abbreviation / word, write short notes on following enumerating their initiation and
the amendments made thereof till date:
a. STCW b. IMDG c. INMARSAT d. TONNAGE e. LOADLINE
2011/sr7
Q2: You have joined as Chief Engineer on a 30 year old Cargo vessel which has been recently procured by the
owners. State the documents you will need for immediate sailing under ISM Code and how this can be achieved
within a short targeted span?
2011/sr7

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Q3:Underlining Marine Insurance Cover, explain (i) Hull & Machinery cover, (ii) P&I Insurance, (iii) Cargo
Insurance, (iv) Pollution Liability Insurance.
2011/sr7 2013/SR8
Q4: Under maritime law in case of a collision, explain (i) apportionment of damages (ii) proportionate fault (iii)
collision liabilities (iv) presumptions of fault (v) jurisdiction in collision cases.
2011/sr7
Q5: Highlight the role of Classification Societies in providing set of standards for sound merchant ship construction.
Also state the importance of International Association of Classification Societies and how they contribute in
improving standards of hull and machinery?
2011/sr7
Q6: (a) Define the meaning of the term Conditions of Assignment as applied to ships.
(b) State how conditions of assignment contribute towards water integrity of ships
(c) Give reasons why conditions of assignment need periodic inspection, giving specific instances where they can be
found to be less than fully effective.
2011/sr7 2012/SR4 2012/SR6 2013/SR3
Q7:Briefly summaries the four selfs in the Johari Window. What Implications does each have for interpersonal
conflict onboard?
2011/sr7
Q8: Your vessel has shown a significant increase of fuel oil, which had been, recently dry docked. Frame a report in
the format of an email addressing the Engineer Superintendent with the related inspections made, findings
established and suggestions for repair if any.
2011/sr7
Q9: Discuss the influence the following properties / contents have on fuel characteristics and its economic use: (i)
viscosity (ii) density (iii) ignition quality (iv) VIT (v) compatibility (vi)carbon residue (vii) control of combustion
period
2011/sr7 2012/SR6

APRIL 2011
Q1: What are the ongoing developments at the IMO with respect to the technical and operational measures to be
invoked on board ships for combating greenhouse gas emissions from ships?
2011/sr4 2011/sr1 2010/sr12 2010/sr11 2011/SR8 2012/SR8
Q2: Whilst approaching lock gates, the main engines refused to respond to bridge control, driving ahead instead of
braking astern, until the bow made contact with the dock wall. As Chief Engineer, report to head office why the
engines failed to respond to bridge control, the temporary measure instituted to avoid further trouble on this voyage
and suggesting permanent measures to avoid repetition in future.
2011/sr4 2010/sr12
Q3: State the different types of Marine insurance policies that could be undertaken by owners, shippers or other
related parties. Explain the salient liabilities and exclusions related with each case for an insurer.
2011/sr4 2011/sr3 2010/sr10 2013/SR1 2013/sr7 2013/SR10
Q4: (a) Prepare a risk assessment for the task of overhauling of main engine unit in rough weather keeping in mind
all the mandatory requirements.
(b) Describe the Best Management Practices (BMP) to be followed to deter piracy off the coast of Somalia which has
been prepared by various shipping industry associations.

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2011/sr4
Q5: (a) State the difference between an audit and survey. (b) State the action taken by a recognized organization
carrying out ISM certification on behalf of the Administration towards handling of an ISM certificate in case: (i)
When there is an evidence of a major non conformity (ii) When non conformities are found (iii) When an extension
of the Safety Management Certificate is requested for (iv) When revision of an entry for a certificate is requested for
Under What circumstances SMC and DOC may be invalidated?
2011/sr4 2011/SR11
Q6:Differentiate between initial, annual, intermediate, renewal, damage and repair surveys. What are the purposes
of each survey onboard? Also, enlist all statutory certificated and documents carried onboard, their issuing
authority and the IMO Convention under which they are issued.
2011/sr4 2011/sr2 2010/sr8 2010/sr2
Q7:(a) What are the important highlights of UNCLOS with respect to protection and preservation of the marine
environment?
(b) Explain:
(i) Territorial Sea,
(ii) Contiguous Zone,
(iii) Exclusive Economic Zone,
(iv) Continental Shelf,
(v) High Seas.
2011/sr4 2010/sr7 2011/SR9 2012/SR2
Q8: While approaching a port an accident took place, resulting in grounding of the vessel. A team of surveyors
carried out inspection of the vessel and official records. Company has advised you to submit the report along with
the relevant Log book records for formulating an opinion regarding cause of grounding. In cases the grounding was
not due to machinery failure, same may be brought out in the report to underline that machineries were functioning
satisfactorily.
2011/sr4 2010/sr7 2011/SR12 2012/SR7
Q9: (a) What is 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?
(c) What is the minimum a ship owner/shipping company has to do for its ship to get averages under P&I club
2011/sr4 2010-2011/sr
EMG
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MARCH 2011
Q1:You are deputed by your company to a shipyard for taking delivery of a new ship fitted with an intelligent
engine for main propulsion. Assuming that you have never worked on these engines, enumerate:
(a) How you would ascertain the items that need to be personally examined by you, &,
(b) How you would carry out the examining of each item stated at (a).
Confine you answers for (a) & (b) with respect to the main propulsion only.
2011/sr3
Q2:A vessel is required to be registered at a specific port in India. List the documents that will be required for such
registration detailing the related flow process thereof. What is procedure for allotment of the IMO number to a
ship?

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2011/sr3
Q3: (a) State the difference between an audit and survey. (b) State the action taken by a recognized organization
carrying out ISM certification on behalf of the Administration towards handling of an ISM certificate in case: (i)
When there is an evidence of a major non conformity (ii) When non conformities are found (iii) When an extension
of the Safety Management Certificate is requested for (iv) When revision of an entry for a certificate is requested for
Under What circumstances SMC and DOC may be invalidated?
2011/sr4 2011/SR11
Q4:How you deal with this situation as a C/E.
An oil man E/R found Unconscious of in the start platform ----
How would you deal with this situation as a C/E and what precaution you would take to prevent rescue of such
incidents.
2011/sr3
Q5: State the different types of marine insurance policies that could be taken by owners, shippers or other related
parties. Explain the salient liabilities and exclusions related with each case for an insurer. Name the various
agencies in India which deal with marine insurance policies.
2011/sr3 2011/sr4 2010/sr10 2013/SR1 2013/SR9
Q6: Explain the key features of the United Nations Convention on the Law of The Sea? Enumerate the areas covered
under this convention with particular focus on the responsibilities required to be discharged by Flag States.
2011/sr3 2013/SR1
Q7: The vessel where you are posted as Chief Engineer is undergoing dry-docking and a serious fire occurs on the
deck because of welding work. Illustrate the documented procedures to deal with such an emergency and its
advantage over non-documented actions? Explain the different ship related contingencies against which document
procedures are maintained under emergency preparedness of the ISM Code. In case of a major pollution of oil from
a ship, how does the contingency plan in emergency preparedness help over other actions?
2011/sr3 2011/sr2 2010/sr8 2012/SR9 2013/SR1 2013/SR9
2013/SR10
Q8: 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 severely damage. Explain your actions with reasons and the procedures to
be adopted for making a safe return voyage to India.
2011/sr3 2013/SR1
Q9: During inspection of propeller in the dry dock, a surface crack has been noticed on one of the blades. State the
steps taking by you as chief engineer for successful handling of the situation. Also if some surface cracks 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.
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FEBRUARY 2011
Q1: Illustrate mean piston speed and 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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Q2: Detail the inspection that you as the new Chief Engineer of a passenger ship would make upon joining the ship
with regard to:
(i) Stability
(ii) Damage control
(iii) Fire fighting
(iv) Critical Machinery.
2011/sr2 2010/sr10 2011/SR9 2011/SR10
Q3. (i) What are the primary strategies for coping with stress affected personnel? How these elements can be best
implemented in ships personnel motivating them for better team work?
(ii) 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?
2011/sr2 2010/sr11 2010/sr10
Q4: The vessel where you are posted as Chief Engineer is undergoing dry-docking and a serious fire occurs on the
deck because of welding work. Illustrate the documented procedures to deal with such an emergency and its
advantage over non-documented actions? Explain the different ship related contingencies against which document
procedures are maintained under emergency preparedness of the ISM Code. In case of a major pollution of oil from
a ship, how does the contingency plan in emergency preparedness help over other actions?
2011/sr3 2011/sr2 2010/sr8 2012/SR9 2013/SR1 2013/SR9
2013/SR10
Q5: (i) List the methods and aids to prevent pollution of the environment by ships under MARPOL 73/78
Conventions and steps you can take for its successful implementation on a ship prior its voyage, where you have
joined as Chief Engineer.
(ii) During bunkering of a ship at a foreign port, a substantial amount of oil spillage in water has taken place. Draw
an emergency preparedness plan for such incidents and how best it could be encountered under the situation.
2011/sr2 2010/sr8
Q6:What is a general average act? Name the essential features of a general average act.
2011/sr2
Q7:The STCW 95 convention was amended in manila on 25
th
June 2010. What major changes and amendments
were made for the engine department? Illustrate the salient factors for onboard training and standard of
competence as laid out in the existing Chapter III 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?
2011/sr2 2010/sr10 2010/sr8 2011/SR8
Q8: Differentiate between annual, intermediate, renewal, damage and repair surveys. What are the purposes of
each survey onboard? Also, enlist all statutory certificates carried onboard, their issuing authority, and the IMO
Convention under which they are issued.
2011/sr2 2011/sr4 2010/sr8 2010/sr2 2011/SR12 2013/SR2
Q9: A ship on which you have joined as Chief Engineer is scheduled to be put in active service after major lay-up
and necessary repairs. State, the preparation and trials you would conduct prior offering the ship to the surveying
authorities for survey and inspection.
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JANUARY 2011

Q1: What are the ongoing developments at the IMO with respect to the technical and operational measures to be
invoked on board ships for combating greenhouse gas emissions from ships?
2011/sr4 2011/sr1 2010/sr12 2010/sr11 2011/SR8 2012/SR8
Q2: On a ship where you are employed as Chief Engineer, the vessel has UMS system for controlling engine room
and a central scanning and data logging system for monitoring. Explain the special attention you will pay to the
specific dates and formulate a chart for condition monitoring. Highlight the tools in computer application you will
use for making graphical representation, salient points and trend analysis.
2011/sr1 2010/sr12
Q3: 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 generated by the engines?
2011/sr1 2010/sr11 2010/sr7 2012/SR6 2012/SR11
Q4: Sketch and describe LNG as fuel for ship propulsion and the safeties that are to be provided.
What are challenges in ship power and the developments that are currently taking place.
2011/sr1
Q5: A successful voyage for a Chief Engineer is a combination of trouble free run of machineries, optimum use of
fuel, minimum interpersonal conflicts and less intervention from shore authorities. Considering the ship as an
Organization how this can be best achieved?
2011/sr1
Q6: 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.
2011/sr1 2012/SR6
Q7: Give the history of requirement leading towards International Convention on Load lines, 1966 underlining its
date of adoption and entry into force. What special provisions were included in the said convention in comparison
to first International Convention on Load lines adopted in 1930? Describe its different chapters highlighting their
area of coverage and related Annexes.
2011/sr1 2012/sr6
Q8: With reference to ship repair/ship building, and engineering economics explain the terms Risk analysis (ii)
Brake even analysis (iii) Sensitivity analysis (iv) Multi stage sequent is analysis (v) Multi attribute decision making.
2011/sr1 2012/sr6
Q9: What are the basic criteria in cargo carriage under bills of lading and related document? Explain the procedure
towards issue of bill of lading. What are the obligations of the car and shipper under bill of lading? What happens
in case of a part of cargo getting lost damaged?
2011/sr1 2011/SR11
2010-2011
Q1: The protection of the Marine environment is of utmost importance today. Discuss;
(a) How would you as a Chief Engineer Officer of tanker ensure protection of the environment by
compliance with the various Regulation of MARPOL 73/78 Annex l for prevention and control of
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(b) State requirements for compliance under Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78
2010-2011/srEMG 2010/sr2
Q2:Differentiate between Rules, Regulations, Protocol, Act, tacit acceptance and Convention as adapted in IMO
Describe the process by which a Draft proposal gets converted into a Rule administered by a maritime member
country.
2010-2011/srEMG
Q3: Emphasize the validity of the statement that Classification Societies are Recognized Organizations (RO). In your
view if the statement carries some limitation highlight them with reasons. List the statutory services undertaken by a
classification body on behalf of Administration.
2010-2011/srEMG 2012/SR12
Q4: Highlight the following amendments to IMO Conventions and its effect in ship operation thereof. Mention their
date of entry into force.
(a) CLC and Fund Conventions
(b) SOLAS IMDG Code
2010-2011/srEMG 2010/sr2
Q5: List the objectives of an ISM Internal Audit of a ship? How an Internal Audit helps in External Audit of a vessel?
Name the salient issues addressed in the Internal Audit and the persons responsible to carry out the same.
2010-2011/srEMG 2010/sr3 2010/sr2 2012/SR2 2012/SR9
Q6: Explain the following:
(a) Charter Party
(b) Lay time
(c) Bills of lading
(d) Off hire clause
(e) Contract of affreightment
2010-2011/srEMG 2010/sr3 2010/sr2
Q7:(a) What is P&I clubs? Describe how P&I clubs collect fund from shipowners.
(b)What are the risks that are covered under the tern protection and indemnity.
2011/sr4 2010-2011/srEMG 2010/sr7
Q8: With respect to engine room man management enlist the key issues that you will address, with proper
justification, in the following areas;
(a) Training programmed
(b) Long term personnel development concept
(c) Attitude and motivation development
(d) Emergency response
(e) Coping with stress.
2010-2011/srEMG 2010/sr10 2011/SR10 2012/SR4 2012/SR8 2013/SR3
2013/SR4
Q9:Piracy and terrorism is a fearsome situation for shipboard personnel and frequent in presents shipping activities.
As a Chief Engineer onboard and as a member of SMS / ISPS implementation team, draw an emergency preparedness
plan to encounter such situations involving ship personnel. What measures shipboard personnel can take under
contingency plan while the vessel of is (i) in a port (ii) at sea?
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DECEMBER 2010
Q1: Whilst approaching dock gates, the main engines refused to respond to bridge control, driving ahead instead of
braking astern, until the bow made contact with the dock wall. As Chief Engineer, report to head office why the
engines failed to respond to Bridge control, the temporary measure instituted to avoid further trouble on this voyage
and suggesting permanent measures to avoid repetition in the future.
2010/sr12 2011/sr4 2011/SR8
Q2: 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?
2010/sr12 2011/SR8
Q3: 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 the preventive steps have you
taken. What arrangements do you suggest to affect a permanent repair at the next port of call?
2010/sr12 2011/SR8 2012/SR11
Q4: On a ship you are employed as Chief Engineer. The vessel has UMS system for controlling engine room and a
central scanning and data logging system 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, which will enable trend analysis.
2010/sr12 2011/sr1 2010/sr11
Q5: Explain the associated key factors and activities to ensure the successful implementation of a planned
Maintenance programmed onboard ships under ISM Code, with the following terms
(i) Corrective action processes
(ii) Developing and improving maintenance procedures
(iii) Systematic approach to maintenance
(iv) Maintenance intervals
(v) Inspections
2010/sr12 2010/sr11 2010/sr3 2011/SR8 2012/SR11
Q6: With reference to record keeping onboard, discuss (i) the necessity of proper filing (ii) efficient control of follow
up and verification activities (iii) accident/incident investigation.
Describe a situation onboard, which will highlight the importance of record keeping of the above three cases.
2010/sr12 2010/sr11 2010/sr2 2011/SR8 2012/SR8
Q7: What are the ongoing developments at the IMO with respect to the technical and operational measures to be
invoked on board ships for combating greenhouse gas emissions from ships?
2011/sr4 2011/sr1 2010/sr12 2010/sr11 2011/SR8 2012/SR8
Q8: 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.
2010/sr12 2011/SR8 2012/SR8 2012/SR9 2012/SR11
Q9: The vessel of which you are Chief Engineer suffers grounding. Write a report to be forwarded to the
Superintendent of the company about the surveys and inspections subsequently carried out when the vessel was
dry-docked in a foreign port.
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NOVEMBER 2010
Q1: (a) What are the various statutory Certificated carried on board oil tanker, and their vale mention the
Conventions, under which they are issued, giving the reference of Conventions.
(b)Explain Harmonization of Statutory Certificates under the SOLAS 74/88 Convention period of a statutory
Certificate has just expired and a port is having inadequate so facility state the actions you will take as per the
provision stated in the Protocol of relating to the international Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974.
2010/sr11 2012/SR11
Q2:Explain Hull Claims and Cargo Claims related with Marine Insurance. State the re documents highlighting their
validity, and information required from the ships in this regard
2010/sr11 2012/SR11
Q3: Classification societies are Recognized Institutions (Ro) and play an important ro implementation of national and
international regulations. State the limitations of the highlighting them with reasons. List the statutory services
undertaken by a classification on behalf of Administration
2010/sr11
Q4: On a ship you are employed as Chief Engineer. The vessel has UMS system for contra engine room and a central
scanning and data logging system for monitoring. Explain special attention you will pay to the specific data and
formulate a chart for contra monitoring. Highlight the tools in computer application you will use for making grape
representation of the salient points, which will enable trend analysis.
2010/sr11 2011/sr1 2010/sr12
Q5: Explain the associated key factors and activities to ensure the successful implementation of a planned
Maintenance programmed onboard ships under ISM Code, with the following terms
(i) Corrective action processes
(ii) Developing and improving maintenance procedures
(iii) Systematic approach to maintenance
(iv) Maintenance intervals
(v) Inspections
2010/sr12 2010/sr11 2010/sr3 2011/SR8 2012/SR11
Q6: With reference to record keeping onboard, discuss (i) the necessity of proper filing (ii) efficient control of follow
up and verification activities (iii) accident/incident investigation.
Describe a situation onboard, which will highlight the importance of record keeping of the above three cases.
2010/sr12 2010/sr11 2010/sr2 2011/SR8 2012/SR8
Q7: What are the ongoing developments at the IMO with respect to the technical and operational measures to be
invoked on board ships for combating greenhouse gas emissions from ships?
2011/sr4 2011/sr1 2010/sr12 2010/sr11 2011/SR8 2012/SR8
Q8: Stress is one of the factors affecting the performance of an individual. What are the primary strategies for
coping with stress affected personnel? How these elements can be best implemented in ships personnel motivating
them for better team work?
2010/sr11 2011/sr2 2012/SR8
Q9: 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 generated by the engines?
2011/sr1 2010/sr11 2010/sr7 2012/SR6 2012/SR11

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OCTOBER 2010
Q1: Explain PSC inspection underline its authority for exercising basis of such inspection Enumerate relevant
regulations, articles and annexes of SOLAS 74, load line 66, MARPOL 73/78, STCW 95 and tonnage 69 which form
provision for PSC
2011/SR9 2012/SR4 2012/SR7 2012/SR9 2013/SR3
Q2: The STCW 95 convention was amended in manila on 25
th
June 2010. What major changes and amendments
were made for the engine department? Illustrate the salient factors for onboard training and standard of
competence as laid out in the existing Chapter III 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?
2011/sr2 2010/sr10 2010/sr8 2011/SR8
Q3: Detail the inspection that you as the new Chief Engineer of a passenger ship would make upon joining the ship
with regard to:
(i) Stability
(ii) Damage control
(iii) Fire fighting
(iv) Critical Machinery.
2011/sr2 2010/sr10 2011/SR9 2011/SR10
Q4: State the different types of Marine insurance policies that could be undertaken by owners, shippers or other
related parties. Explain the salient liabilities and exclusions related with each case for an insurer.
2011/sr4 2011/sr3 2010/sr10 2013/SR1 2013/sr7 2013/SR10
Q5: (i) What are the primary strategies for coping with stress affected personnel? How these elements can be best
implemented in ships personnel motivating them for better team work?
(ii) 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?
2011/sr2 2010/sr11 2010/sr10 2012/SR8
Q6: Give a brief background of ILO, its inception and its fields of mandate for Maritime Labour Development. Name
three-conventions protocol of ILO concerning maritime labour, which has come in force in 1996.
2010/sr10
Q7: With respect to engine room man management enlist the key issues that you will address, with proper
justification, in the following areas;
(a) Training programmed
(b) Long term personnel development concept
(c) Attitude and motivation development
(d) Emergency response
(e) Coping with stress.
2010-2011/srEMG 2010/sr10 2011/SR10 2012/SR4 2012/SR8 2013/SR3
2013/SR4
Q8: A second hand single hull VLCC built in 1990 is to be taken over. The vessel is to be registered under Indian
flag, as Chief Engineer / Owner representative, what aspects you would look for, with respect to;

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(a) SOLAS 74
(b) MARPOL 73/78
(c) Crew accommodation
(d) Machinery / boilers
(e) Previous survey report
2010/sr10 2010/sr4 2010/sr3 2011/SR10 2011/SR11
Q9: Differentiate the salient consideration taken during survey of ship under;
(a) Bare boat charter
(b) Voyage charter
(c) Time charter
As a chief Engineer on board explain with reasons which of the three surveys is most demanding and exhaustive and
why?
2010/sr10 2011/SR10 2011/SR11 2012/SR2 2012/SR4 2012/SR11
2012/SR12

AUGUST 2010
Q1: The vessel where you are posted as Chief Engineer is undergoing dry-docking and a serious fire occurs on the
deck because of welding work. Illustrate the documented procedures to deal with such an emergency and its
advantage over non-documented actions? Explain the different ship related contingencies against which document
procedures are maintained under emergency preparedness of the ISM Code. In case of a major pollution of oil from
a ship, how does the contingency plan in emergency preparedness help over other actions?
2011/sr3 2011/sr2 2010/sr8 2012/SR9 2013/SR1 2013/SR9
2013/SR10
Q2: Describe the role of port State Control (PSC) and flag State inspection (FSI) in ensuring safety on vessels and a
cleaner environment. Enumerate the relevant regulations article and annexes of the concerned Convention which
provides provisions for PSC. State the grounds for PSC intervention and the grounds for subsequent detention of a
vessel.
2010/sr8
Q3: The STCW 95 convention was amended in manila on 25
th
June 2010. What major changes and amendments
were made for the engine department? Illustrate the salient factors for onboard training and standard of
competence as laid out in the existing Chapter III 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?
2011/sr2 2010/sr10 2010/sr8 2011/SR8
Q4: Give a brief background of ILO and salient points of Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 MLC, 2006). When
will the MLC, 206 come into force and what will happen to the existing Conventions on maritime labour. What are
the novel features of the MLC, 2006?
2010/sr8
Q5: Briefly discuss the reasons for bulk carrier casualties in the last decade and explain how chapter XII provisions
contribute to Bulk carrier safety.
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Q6: (i) List the methods and aids to prevent pollution of the environment by ships under MARPOL 73/78
Conventions and steps you can take for its successful implementation on a ship prior its voyage, where you have
joined as Chief Engineer.
(ii) During bunkering of a ship at a foreign port, a substantial amount of oil spillage in water has taken place. Draw
an emergency preparedness plan for such incidents and how best it could be encountered under the situation.
2011/sr2 2010/sr8
Q7: Exhaust emission control is a major global issue and under serious consideration by world shipping. In this
context, comment on the following:-
(a) Primary No
x
reduction measures;
(b) Secondary No
x
reduction measures;
Justify, which of these methods is more effective?
2010/sr8
Q8: Differentiate between annual, intermediate, renewal, damage and repair surveys. What are the purposes of
each survey onboard? Also, enlist all statutory certificates carried onboard, their issuing authority, and the IMO
Convention under which they are issued.
2011/sr2 2011/sr4 2010/sr8 2010/sr2 2011/SR12 2013/SR2
Q9: A ship on which you have joined as Chief Engineer is scheduled to be put in active service after major lay-up
and necessary repairs. State, the preparation and trials you would conduct prior offering the ship to the surveying
authorities for survey and inspection.
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JULY 2010
Q1:(a) What are the important highlights of UNCLOS with respect to protection and preservation of the marine
environment?
(b) Explain:
(i) Territorial Sea,
(ii) Contiguous Zone,
(iii) Exclusive Economic Zone,
(iv) Continental Shelf,
(v) High Seas.
2011/sr4 2010/sr7 2011/SR9 2012/SR2
Q2: While approaching a port an accident took place, resulting in grounding of the vessel. A team of surveyors
carried out inspection of the vessel and official records. Company has advised you to submit the report along with
the relevant Log book records for formulating an opinion regarding cause of grounding. In cases the grounding was
not due to machinery failure, same may be brought out in the report to underline that machineries were functioning
satisfactorily.
2011/sr4 2010/sr7 2011/SR12 2012/SR7
Q3: With respect to survey and certification, state the circumstances which may lead to Suspension or Withdrawal
of Class and explain the following terms used by the classification societies:
(i) Anniversary date,
(ii) Condition of class,
(iii) Window period for Survey,
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(v) Additional not
(vi) Statutory Recommendations.
2010/sr7 2011/SR12 2012/SR2 2012/SR7
Q4: (a) What are the main changes on the ISM Code that have come into force from 1
st
July 2010?
(b)With respect to paragraph 8 of the ISM Code, explain the different machinery related emergency situations that
are dealt as documented procedures under the companys Safety Management System. Underline the salient actions
that are documented in dealing with (i) Main Engine Failure (ii)Steering failure (iii) Boiler automation failure (iv)
Scavenge fire.
2010/sr7 2012/SR9
Q5: (a) What is 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?
(c) What is the minimum a ship owner/shipping company has to do for its ship to get averages under P&I club
2011/sr4 2010-2011/sr
EMG
2010/sr7 2010/sr2 2012/SR6
Q6: Suggest with reasons, why each of the following courses of action are appropriate of a operating in heavy seas:
(a) Frequently sounding of all hold bilges
(b) Frequently sounding of bilges in chain locker, fore and aft peak tanks, cofferdams and void spaces
(c) Sound all fuel, fresh water and ballast tanks;
(d) If satisfied with (a),(b) and (c) trim ship by the stern and correct any list
(e) Reduce speed of the main engine.
2010/sr7
Q7: As Chief Engineer on board, stress the issues you will address for lack of motivation, different in attitude and to
increase sense of competitiveness for better management and effective cont.
2010/sr7 2010/sr3 2012/SR2
Q8: Elaborate the influences of a Charterer on operation of propulsion and other ship 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 breached sea. State the different options you have and actions you would
take as a Chief Engineer --- the commencement of voyage?
2010/sr7 2011/SR8
Q9: 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 generated by the engines?
2011/sr1 2010/sr11 2010/sr7 2012/SR6 2012/SR11

APRIL 2010
Q1: As a Chief Engineer you have Joined a vessel which is about to undertake a six month round voyage. Underline
and describe the key areas that you will inspect, check, prepare, establish and maintain towards proper Planned
Maintenance of Engine Room Machineries and associated areas, under ISM Codes.
2010/sr4 2011/SR10 2012/SR12 2013/SR4 203/SR10
Q2: With respect to engine room man management enlist the key issues that you will address, with proper
justification, in the following areas;
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(c) Attitude and motivation development
(d) Emergency response
(e) Coping with stress.
2010-2011/srEMG 2010/sr10 2011/SR10 2012/SR4 2012/SR8 2013/SR3
2013/SR4
Q3: As a Chief Engineer describe the procedure you would employ for bunkering at a port for ascertaining /
receiving correct grade / quantity of oil from the shore supply authorities. In case of a dispute over lube oil / fuel oil
received on board; describe the actions you will take under circumstances. What are the applicable provisions
under MAPOL 73/78, Annex VI Regulations?
2010/sr4 2010/sr3 2011/SR9 2011/SR11 2012/SR7
Q4: What provisions are made under Port State Control (PSC) towards (i) Certificates issued by nonparty states to
their ships (ii) Inspection of ships below convention size and (iii) No more favorable treatment.
2010/sr4
Q5: Differentiate the salient consideration taken during survey of ship under;
(a) Bare boat charter
(b) Voyage charter
(c) Time charter
As a chief Engineer on board explain with reasons which of the three surveys is most demanding and exhaustive and
why?
2010/sr10 2011/SR10 2011/SR11 2012/SR2 2012/SR4 2012/SR11
2012/SR12
Q6: Explain the influence of following external factors in higher consumption of fuel oil and how at best they could
be controlled? (i) Ships hull condition (ii) Weather condition (iii) Maintenance of different elements in fuel oil
system (iv) Damage to propeller blades.
2010/sr4 2011/SR8 2011/SR11 2012/SR7 2012/SR12
Q7: As per the Marine insurance Act, write short notes on the following:
(a) Deviation
(b) Warranties
(c) War Risk Clause
(d) Charterers Contribution Clause.
2010/sr4
Q8: A second hand single hull VLCC built in 1990 is to be taken over. The vessel is to be registered under Indian
flag, as Chief Engineer / Owner representative, what aspects you would look for, with respect to;
(a) SOLAS 74
(b) MARPOL 73/78
(c) Crew accommodation
(d) Machinery / boilers
(e) Previous survey report
2010/sr10 2010/sr4 2010/sr3 2011/SR10 2011/SR11
Q9: What are the UNCLOS provisions concerning ships flag and nationality? In observing the provisions of
UNCLOS, what are the duties of the flag state and how they are enforced.
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Q1: As a Chief Engineer describe the procedure you would employ for bunkering at a port for ascertaining /
receiving correct grade / quantity of oil from the shore supply authorities. In case of a dispute over lube oil / fuel oil
received on board; describe the actions you will take under circumstances. What are the applicable provisions
under MAPOL 73/78, Annex VI Regulations?
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Q2: With reference to port State control enumerate on the following (i) Regional cooperation / agreements. (ii)
Future of port State control. (iii) Is port State control an effective tool for ship safety?
2010/sr3 2012/sr1
Q3: Explain the associated key factors and activities to ensure the successful implementation of a planned
Maintenance programmed onboard ships under ISM Code, with the following terms
(i) Corrective action processes
(ii) Developing and improving maintenance procedures
(iii) Systematic approach to maintenance
(iv) Maintenance intervals
(v) Inspections
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Q4:Briefly discuss the reasons for Bulk-Carrier losses in the last decade and explain, how provisions detailed in
Chapter XII of SOLAS 74 as amended will contribute towards the safety of bulk-carriers?
2010/sr3
Q5: List the objectives of an ISM Internal Audit of a ship? How an Internal Audit helps in External Audit of a vessel?
Name the salient issues addressed in the Internal Audit and the persons responsible to carry out the same.
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Q6:Explain the following:
(a) Charter Party
(b) Lay time
(c) Bills of lading
(d) Off hire clause
(e) Contract of affreightment
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Q7: As Chief Engineer on board, stress the issues you will address for lack of motivation, different in attitude and to
increase sense of competitiveness for better management and effective cont.
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Q8: A second hand single hull VLCC built in 1990 is to be taken over. The vessel is to be registered under Indian
flag, as Chief Engineer / Owner representative, what aspects you would look for, with respect to;
(a) SOLAS 74
(b) MARPOL 73/78
(c) Crew accommodation
(d) Machinery / boilers
(e) Previous survey report
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Q9: What are the UNCLOS provisions concerning ships flag and nationality? In observing the provisions of
UNCLOS, what are the duties of the flag state and how they are enforced.
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FEBRUARY 2010
Q1: The protection of the Marine environment is of utmost importance today. Discuss;
(a) How would you as a Chief Engineer Officer of tanker ensure protection of the environment by
compliance with the various Regulation of MARPOL 73/78 Annex l for prevention and control of
pollution at sea?
(b) State requirements for compliance under Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78
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Q2: With reference to record keeping onboard, discuss (i) the necessity of proper filing (ii) efficient control of follow
up and verification activities (iii) accident/incident investigation.
Describe a situation onboard, which will highlight the importance of record keeping of the above three cases.
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Q3: Differentiate between annual, intermediate, renewal, damage and repair surveys. What are the purposes of
each survey onboard? Also, enlist all statutory certificates carried onboard, their issuing authority, and the IMO
Convention under which they are issued.
2011/sr2 2011/sr4 2010/sr8 2010/sr2 2011/SR12 2013/SR2
Q4: Highlight the following amendments to IMO Conventions and its effect in ship operation thereof. Mention their
date of entry into force.
(a) CLC and Fund Conventions
(b) SOLAS IMDG Code
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EMG
2010/sr2
Q5: List the objectives of an ISM Internal Audit of a ship? How an Internal Audit helps in External Audit of a vessel?
Name the salient issues addressed in the Internal Audit and the persons responsible to carry out the same.
2010-2011/srEMG 2010/sr3 2010/sr2 2012/SR2 2012/SR9
Q6: Explain the following:
(a) Charter Party
(b) Lay time
(c) Bills of lading
(d) Off hire clause
(e) Contract of affreightment
2010-2011/sr
EMG
2010/sr3 2010/sr2