1 IMO & CONVENTIONS

2 INDIAN SHIPPING
3 MARPOL
4 BUNKER
5 SHIPPING BUSINESS
6 INSURANCE
7 SALVAGE
8 WRECK
9 STABILITY
10 LOAD LINE
11 TONNAGE
12 MANAGEMENT -
13 TECHNICAL
14 LSA FFA
15 STCW, ILO, MLC
16 PSC
17 ISPS
18 ISO & ISM
19 MAINTENANCE
20 EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS
21 DRY DOCK
22 AS CHIEF ENGINEER
23 VESSEL TYPE Q
24 TO THINK
25 Q&A
26 UK QUESTIONS
27 SINGAPORE QUESTIONS

What is syllabus of MEO class I as per meta manual?

Knowledge of inter national legislation and regulation.
Knowledge of national legislation and regulation-MS act
Official log book and record keeping
Charter party
Marine insurance, P&I Clubs,
Classification society
Human relations
Modrn mgt principles, Conflicts, influence of human factor,
Coputers
Ship stability
Safety regulations and SOLAS
ISM, Emergency preparedness.
Repair management.
Machinery performance testing, Inventory Management
PSC, Coast guard

what is new syllabus of meo class 1?

what are the differences in the syllabus. told of DSS, asked me the examples
of decision support systems.
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 UNCLOS
how UNO related to merchant shipping
Millenium development goals of UN.
what is UNCLOS , Which convention was there before UNCLOS came into force. how were the laws of
Sea were Governed then...
continental shelf definition and how does adjacent states decide upon their respective limits.i.e how is
overlapping of areas avoided.
Define EEZ Responsibility Of costal states in EEZ
what is Territorial Sea , What is Base Line.
Unclos all definitions including base line. port state control provision.
Archepilagic states , definition its example , provisions for the state and other state jurisdiction.
international sea bed authority
How will you come to know if your ship is in territorial sea.
flag state respobsibilty as per unclos.
IMO & CONVENTIONS
what is imo
what is the old name for imo its full form. IMCO Inter Governmental Maritime Consultive Organisation.
how is imco different from imo.

What all function of Imo Only salient features?

Safety and security maintenance at international shipping
 Prevention of environment pollution from ships.
 Deals with legal matters including liability and compensations.
 Facilitates the international maritime traffic.
 Organise technical and general cooperation among member states with in its work s
Theme of IMO for this year. “IMO conventions: effective implementation”,
Describe Structure of IMO?, General assembly once in how many years will it convene?
General Secerataty (with office strength of abt 300 staff) --> Assembly --->council ---> 5Committees - Sub
committees
How does a draft proposal gets implemented into a draft acceptance?
Initiation for necessity of Proposal (by members, situation, developments)
how is convention come into being,who makes it(committe),and total process
What is an article? The
articles are in a convention and contain the legal provisions of the convention, while technical matters
dealt in annexes. The articles deal with entry into force provisions, amendment procedures, denunciation,
legal provisions existing between the countries and points to consider by a contracting govt who will take
care for their implementation of a said convention

difference in rule/code/regulation / convention.

REGULATIONS are set of guide lines to be followed, as I.M.O. sets a set of guide lines in conventions.
CODE is a supplementary book defining and containing a no. of provisions technical and non technical
etc to support the regulations.

Diff between protocol and amendment? For

procedural reasons, it was decided not to amend the articles of the Convention. This can only be done by
the "positive acceptance" procedure, meaning that any amendments adopted would require the
acceptance of two-thirds of Parties before entering into force, a process which would have taken many
years. By concentrating simply on the technical annex, it was possible to make use of the Convention's
"tacit acceptance" provisions, under which amendments adopted by the Conference can enter into force
within a minimum of one year (and a maximum of two years) unless they are rejected in the meantime by
sufficient Parties .
difference between code & convention?
types of vessel according to solas. 1) Passenger Ships 2) Cargo Ships.- Bulkcarrier, Tankers,Other
general Carriers, 3)Nuclear Ships 4) High speed Craft 5)Non Solas Ships- War ships,Conventional
wooden ship, Pleasure Yatch, Fishing ,<500GT cargo vessels
Protocols of Solas. - 1978, 83,88
SOLAS latest developments/ amendments
Latest amendment in SOLAS with respect to engine department.
Latest developments and amendments in bulk carriers.
Latest Solas amendments concerning oil tankers?
Protocols of Marpol.1978,1997
MARPOL latest developments/ amendments
What are latest Marpol regulations?
latest developments in tankers / marpol

MARPOL - Protocols 1978

protocol - 1985 Prot 1.-
Reporting of Incidents, 1996Prot
2.- Arbitration
1997 Protocol - Annex VI
IBC CODE ,BCh code difference
Intervention convention?
What is bunker convention? What is a blue card and what information it contains?
london dumping convention.- What are Black and Grey areas?
SHIP RECYCLING - GREEN PASSPORT Green Passport: Inventory of hazardous material is called
green passport,is key requirement of ship recycling convention
OSV code.(for those only who has don offshore ships.)important features.
what is IMDG code and which convention it's related to? what is class1 and class 2 dangerous goods?
Tell me about one convention about container ships.- csc
what is FAL convention

BALLAST & ANTI FOULING

what is the purpose of Ballast Water Management – why required?

In Ballast Water Management, what do you mean by the term “Management”?

We have ‘Natural systems’ and we have ‘Artificial systems’. Ocean currents, Ocean tides, weather
changes are all natural systems. A man made system is an artificial system. An Organization is when
two or more people get together and create an artificial system(s) in order to achieve a desired
objective(s) An artificial system is a series of events that are followed to achieve a desired goal. When
a system is measured, monitored, and has a feed back arrangement so corrections can be applied, we
say the system is Under Control. If not, the system is said to be “out of Control” The running of systems
effectively (to achieve desired objectives) and efficiently ( with minimum resources) is called Management.

WRT to BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT, why alien species are attacking, why can’t they be attacked.
BWm techinques, what about filteration
In Ballast Water Management, what is the most important tank?
BWM requirement told about the methods water exchange n performance standards (AOT n venturi
oxygen stripping). also told regarding MEPC 64 as 5 equipments are approved
what is anti fouling paint, why used, what was problem with previous paints , what is new in anti fouling
paints? if psc wants to check the compliance with anti fouling convention, ur action?
What is AFS? What coatings are used nowadays,what is effect of AFS on environment??What is
mentioned in the AFS certifcate issued??
AFS Conventions (What information we get from AFS Certificate other than Technical data of coating? )
anti-fouling certificate carried as statutory certificate? Antifouling documents
BRIDGE RELATED
when a ship colides with another ship it is called collision . when a ship colides with a fixed navigation aid
what is it called- contact
How does an EPIRB work?
Address of Inmarsat?
voyage data recorder -- what does it record
What are the different Navigation equipments & instruments used on bridge for navigation.
LRIT – long range identification tracking and AIS- automatic identification system
ship identification – what is LRIT and AIS ,DIFF AIS , LRIT
VTS- vessel traffic service/ VTMS- vessel traffic management system
TYPES OF RADAR, DIFF BET S BAND , X BAND ,sart transmission is recvd on which radar,

GYRO ,MAG COMPASS DIFF Gyro points to True North and Magnetic compass points to magnetic
north... In navigation, the difference between true north and magnetic north is known as declination.
BNWAS needed some specific answer on it.
difference between LRIT and AIS, are both fitted on board and their use.... tht LRIT is as per solar reg 19
ch 5......
Asked abt daily reporting as per reg28, solar ch5 2. Noon chit - contents

IMO NO.

IS it MANDATORY?IF YES IN WHICH CONVENTION? Which chapter & Resolution-

yes From 1/1/1996 to C/ship >300GT & P/ship >100Gt as per SOLAS, Chapter XI-1/3 , Res A 600(15). .
To what all ships its been issued. IMO no. and its significance?
IMO Number- when is it issued?
How is it allocated?
Who applies for it? Applied by ship owner to anyone of 1)." IHS" Fair Play 2)LR 3) Directly to IMO

Which all positions HOW MANY PLACES ON SHIP ITS EMBOSSED? 1. stern 2.P & S Accomodation
B/hd. 3) E/R Blk head 4) any one Cargo Hold 5) Pump Room in Tankers 6) On Arieal view in passenger
Ships. It Has to be welded or made with Punch marking with 200mm height, 100mm width, 25mm thk
IMO NO ISSUED BY LR, THEN WHY ITS CALLED IMO NO.,
WHAT IS VOLUNTARY IMO MEMBER AUDIT SCHEME.III code
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Who is the Indian Maritime Legislation responsible for preparing and proposing a Draft.

what is MS act ? This Act had made good the main deficiency in the earlier laws that they did not
provide for registration of what may be termed as Indian Ships Its applicability. This is a comprehensive
piece of legislation passed by Indian parliament in 1958 for development of maritime activities. Merchant
shipping act 1958 has been modified many times to implement the provisions of international conventions.

Preamble of the ACT?- An Act to forester the development and ensure the efficient maintenance of an
Indian mercantile marine in a manner best suited to serve the national interests and for that purpose to
established a National Shipping Board and a Shipping Development Fund, to provide for the registration
of Indian ships and generally to amend and consolidate the law relating to merchant shipping.
Objective of MS Act. There are 10 points. 
MS ACT classification of ships as constrution
What is River Sea rule?
What is national shipping board? What are its functions?
National Welfare Board for seafarers
Certificate of registry
what is philosophy of registry ? why do you require registry of a ship?in which convention does it come
1. there must be a genuine link between Flag state & Ship as per UNCLOS
2. In order to Exercise jurisdication & control on ships w.r.t administrative, tech,
social,economy matters
what are the functions of MMD and Registrar Ans:
registration of ships;, surveys, port state inspection, examination and certification of various grades of
competency, inspection and approval of LSA,FFA, Navigational equipments, investigation into accidents
and casuality

How a ship is registered in India. minimum criteria for a ship to be registered?

0) 15 NT and above seagoing ship with mechanical means of propulsion 1.
Builder Certificate for new ship or Sale deed for second hand ship. 2.
Qualifying Proof a) Indian citizen(s) b) Co-operative Society C) Incorporated co as per Co. Act 3.
Registry Deletion certificate for other flag vessel (or transfer of registry for indian flag vessel.) 4.
Declaration of Ownership with Fees and Dues
5. Survey report for a)Tonnage b)Load line c) Seaworthiness
6) Name of Master & one Crew list 7)
Engrave name as per approval 8) after Inspection & Entry in register - Certificate of Registry issued

How do you register a ship built outside india? documents required?

1. Builder Certificate for new ship or Sale deed for second hand ship. 2.
Qualifying Proof a) Indian citizen(s) b) Co-operative Society C) Incorporated co as per Co. Act 3.
Registry Deletion certificate for other flag vessel 4.
Declaration of Ownership with Fees and Dues
5. Survey report for a)Tonnage b)Load line c) Seaworthiness
6) Name of Master & one Crew list 7)
Provisional Certificate of Registry issued by Indian counselar as per advice of P.O valid for 6 months
After registration of ship in india.what statutory surveys will be required to be carried out before the ship
makes her first voyage.
what all checks to be done by C/E when an old ship comes to indian registry. (simon)
You r a layman in kochi who wants a ship to be operated locally between these islands and the LNG
terminals..Your search for a economical ship ends in singapore where u find a tug.you want to buy this tug
and bring it to india and operate it..procedure to bring it and once in india what all certificates needed for it
to operate it here..
Are Oil rigs registered?
Should purely sailing vessels be registered? YES M.S. ACT PART XV
How much is the Indian registered tonnage as compared to world. What govt. of India is doing to improve
Indian tonnage?
what is tonnage tax and How will u calculate tonnage tax technically?
what is flag state control, Flag State duties under 9- A, B, C,
Flag state /port state/ MS act
role and responsibilities of coastal state.
difference in coastal state and flag state.
if any equipment damage why you need to tell to flag you can hide it?

unseaworthy ship and its section in MS Act >Why unseaworthy ship cannot go to sea? Part
IX section 334 UNSEAWORTHY SHIP is a ship with in the meaning of the act
when the material of which she is made, her construction,qualification of the master, the number,
description, and qualification of the crew including officers,the weight, description and stowage of cargo
and ballast,the condition of her hull and equipment, boilers, and machinery are not such as to render her
in every respect fit for the proposed voyage or service.
Section 336 where an Indian ship in any port to which the central govt may specially extend this is an
unsafe ship that is to say by the reason of defective condition of her hull, equipment, machinery or by
reason of overloading or improper loading unfit to proceed to sea without endangering to human life,
having regard to the nature of service for which she is intended.

Define Seaworthiness. What is the difference between an unseaworthy ship and a unsafe ship?
Ans; the ship must, at the commencement of the voyage, be seaworthy for the purpose of the
particular voyage insured. Thus a ship is deemed to be seaworthy when ‘reasonably fit in all
respects to encounter the ordinary perils of the seas of the adventure insured’ Voyage
seaworthiness ,Technical seaworthiness ,Cargo seaworthiness
SEAWORTHINESS :- Seakeeping ability is a measure of how well-
suited a vessel is to conditions when underway. A ship which has good seakeeping ability is said
to be very seaworthy and is able to operate effectively even in high sea states.
UNSAFE SHIP :- Anything that poses a threat
to the continued well being of Ship, Cargo or Crew is said to be a Danger. Being protected from
Danger is “Safe”. Being exposed to Danger is considered Unsafe. Therefore a ship that is not
protected from dangers is called an “Unsafe Ship”

what is seaman. and distressed seamen? Is the master all the time included? "seaman"
means every person (except a master, pilot or apprentice) employed or engaged as a member of the crew
of a ship under this Act, but in relation to sections 178 to 183 (inclusive) includes a master; "master"
includes any person (except a pilot or harbour master) having command or charge of a ship;
"distressed seaman" means a seaman engaged under this Act who, by reason of having been discharged
or left behind from, or shipwrecked, in any ship at a place outside India, is in distress at that place;
MLC 2006 - India's Plan of Action..
all manning agencies and seafarers recruiting companies needs to be registered -- why, how it's done?
advantages of this?
how does flag help seamen
EXAMINATION & ENTRY SYSTEM INTO MERCHANT NAVY IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
WHAT CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR A FOREIGN SHIP TO DO BUSINESS IN INDIA OR PROVIDE
SERVICES IN INDIA - coast voyage trade license
cabotage
What is the new MS notice regarding loading of iron ore in bulk carriers?
relation between SOLAS and MS act ANS) Part IX of MS Act provisions for Solas and Separate MS rules
periodicaly amended
Passenger Ship certification from MS Act ( Certificate A, CertificateB).
port entry requirements and rules.
conflict between India and IMO what will be the effect?
Official log book will be issued by the administration.
Every entry in this log book to be signed by the Master and any other crew member as witness.
It is a requirement of administration where as deck and engine log books are the requirement of the
company or charterer and company

Official log book important entries to be made by master. (he want something which is given in MS act
Contents of official log book?
name 5 offence on board
As per M.S Act what are the penalties/Fines (with regulation numbers). What are the penalties to Master?
What are the penalties to Seafarer?
owners responsibility towards crew as per ms act

MS act – purpose , define marine causality

Shipping casualties and report thereof.- (1) For the purposes of investigations and inquires under this part,
a shipping casualty shall be deemed to occur when (a)
on or near the coasts of India, any ship is lost, abandoned, stranded or materially damaged; (b) on
or near the coasts of India, and ship because loss or material damage to any other ship; (c) any
loss of life ensues by reason of any casualty happening to or on board any ship on or near the coasts of
India; (d)
in anyplace, any such loss,.abandonment, stranding,.material damage or casually as above mention
occurs to or on board any Indian ship, and any competent witness thereof is found in India; (e) any
India ship is lost or is supposed to have been lost.any evidence is obtainable in India as to the
circumstances under which she proceeded to sea or was last heard of-
what is casualty code,what is casualty reporting and according to ism solas and ms act who all to inform
and why
WHAT ARE THE LATEST ACCIDENTS IN INDIAN COASTS AND ITS STATISTICS
ONE SHIP SUNK IN INDIAN COAST RECENTLY, WHAT REASONS.
MS Act - Indian register vessel and foreign flagged vessel collided at Malaka strait (21 NM) . which is
covered between 3 states -Java, Malaysia and Singapore. Who will do investigation and inquiry?
In india in case of emergency at coast whom u contact
WHAT IS THE EMERGENCY CONTACT PROCEDURE IN DISTRESS IN INDIA
Relate an incidence on board (casualty) with ism, ms act, solas, marpol.
actions to take upon finding an abandoned ship on the coast of india
responsibility of indian coast guard
OPRC convention India agreement with which all countries Ans; srilanka, pakistan, Maldives,
OPRC – OPR plan integrated with national oil pollution response plan
NSB? What is its role? Capt PVK Mohan Chairman from 2008

Seagoing ship means a ship other than those which navigate exclusively in inland waters or in waters
within, or closely adjacent to, sheltered waters or areas where port regulations apply
“sea-going”, in relation to a vessel, means a vessel proceeding to sea beyond inland waters or beyond
waters declared to be smooth or partially smooth waters by the Central Government by notification in the
Official Gazette;
Technical benefits of MS Act to Seamen
What do you understand , the difference between an act, rule, notice, circular etc., for your convenience
you can take an example and explain.
Minimum age in MLC and MS act now? Is there any difference in age… what is that?

Define accidents
hazardous occurance?
Different types of hazardous Zones as per tankers.
There has been an incident here 2 days back that a chief officer has fallen down in between 2 ships
during operations..4 days have passed and no body recovered..How will you go about it.what provisions
to be taken in MS Act and how to close the case.How and why or why wouldnt you treat it as a deceased
seaman

Relate an actual accident or hazardous situation that caused damge to your ship?.
2. Based on the above accident relate ISM, SOLAS & M.S ACT ? How to make an accident
report/injury report etc..
Contingencies for Qt.1 and as per your VRP ( vessel response plan ) 4. Now,
he twisted my related accident and added more damges to M/E, MAC damage and crew injury and his
repartriation - Qt's asked based on this were related to insurance, P&I and what action will you take if this
incident has happend in an indian ship in a foriegn port? How will go ahead in informing all the parties
concerned and in sequential order? why is class required to be informed? what is the role of PSC here?
passengers in a drunk state in passenger ship .how will a chief engineer advise a new master as per ms
act what should be the action
How many Conventions india rattified
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History of Classification Societies
Why Class is required? need for classification societies
classification society role?

name of differnet classification society

1. IRS (only R.O for ISM , ISPS, Load line)
2. Lloyds 3. German Lloyds 4. BV 5. DNV 6. ABS 7. NKK 8. Korean Registry
9. Russian Registry 10.RINA

Is Class mandatory as per international convention? Other than for commercial purposes(insurance, P&I)?
What is written in MS act reg Classification of Indian ships-is it mandatory? where it is written ship cannot
sail without class,convention I said it is not mandatory.-Not convinced.
what all surveys are done by class?
Periodical Class surveys, CHS,CMS,Bottom Survey,Tail shaft, Automation, Boiler, Refer, Laid up,
Damage, Repair, etc. Statutory Survey only by R.O
Survey of Hull. What are the items for Hull survey?
What is Damage survey, special survey?
Tail shaft condition survey and Monitoring> Modified Tail shaft surveys , >What are the partial surveys
How to do a Main Bearing survey, Crosshead bearing survey as a Chief Engineer (only Management side
and not technical.)
boiler safety valve survey
Exhaust Boiler Safety valve setting procedure.
IACS – its function and role.
Classification - IACS.
iacs criterea
difference in RO and classification societies.
Recognised Organisation – where the authorization is given?
How can a class withdraw Class?
WHAT IS QUARTERLY LISTING
Why is IRS not a full time member of IACS
What is meant by “Condition of Class’? Can you change class? If so, how?
COC ship going to siberia.no survey facility? how will you manage for further inspection?
What are class notations ? What are diffrent type of notations ? How are they assigned awareness.
What are the procedures/documentation required for fitting an old (scrapped) engine onto a new ship?
SURVEY
What is the most difficult survey?
difference between audits, inspections and surveys
who conducts surveys
Anniversary date of survey?when is initial survey carried out?(during construction or after construction)
Describe HSSC.
What is the difference between initial and renewal survey other than the name itself specifies?
What all documents to be kept ready and preparations to be done for safety construction survey.
Safety construction survey preparations w.r.to E/R only.
Safety Construction Survey (concentrates more on Hull)
safety construction survey for bulk carrier
IS FFA equipment comes under SAFCON ? No,
but structural Fire protection is under SAFCON
What all are items checked in SEQ survey?How many safety equipments on board?Where is it
mentioned?Where you will find it onboard?
For cargo ship safety equipment certificate how will u go about initial, intermediate and renewal survey.
Safety Equipment Survey, in detail. Checks on Fire Extinguishers. fixed co2 system.
Fire Fighting Equipment Survey.
CO2 Fixed Fire Installation survey. Checks on CO2 room as a Chief
Safety radio survey. To what all ships it is applicable.
As a chief engineer how u will prepare engine room for load line survey. what surveyor will check?What is
damaged stability?What is use of loadline? Told him about the e/r sky light, water tight doors sealing, all
sea water pipe conditions, all db tanks air vent pipe, self closing mechanism , all over board valves, any
corrosion on ships side etc. He was not satisfied and he wanted more.
IOPP survey preparation.
How do you prepare for Annex iv for renewal survey?
What all machineries u will check before annex VI survey.
How will you prepare for IAPP survey in detail and what all are checks carried out?
Difference between Certificate of Fitness and Safety Construction
what is the need for CAS, when all the structural members are being surveyed during annual&
intermediate surveys ?
Enhanced survey program and CAS. Why both are required?
What is CAS, CAP? How will you prepare your ship for CAS survey, CAP survey?
What is the difference between hull and enhanced survey (CHS & ESP)
How is enhanced survey different from other surveys
Is ESP is mandatory or not?
ship reached india, Class surveyor boarding vessel, what survey he will carry out
CERTIFICATION & doccumentation
What are permanent certificates onboard a ship?
Certificate of registry, EIAPP,IEEC,TONNAGE,LL,
statutory certificates for all types of ships.with validity
Minimum safe manning document ,under what convention by which authority? As
per solas Ch- 5 safety of Navigation. By Flag state
what are the type of passenger ship which does not require passenger ship safety certificate and
exemption certificate.
Passenger ship certificates,what are all the certificates> Passenger ship part b certificate is issued by
whom >which is the authority authorised to certify part B > What all are the checks made before issual of
Part B > What all can cause rejection of part B
What are the statuatory certificates required for a 15 year old tanker.( Mention all certificates plus the
Statement of compliance (Soc) of CAS survey)
FAL Convention – what are the documents required?
WHAT ALL CERIFICATES ARE ISSUED UNDER MARPOL ANNEX 1 OTHER THAN IOPP
Documents carried onboard OIl tankers?
Certificate exclusive for crude oil tankers.
what all certificates required under oiltanker??
A Chemical Tanker of 17 years old. What are the statutory Certificates required?
What is in certificate of fitness / IBC CODE?
certificate of fitness for chemical tankers are issued under which convention?? which certificate issued
under marpol?? what is in certificate of fitness / IBC code
Certificates exclusively for chemical tankers. Tell full name of each certificate.
Documents exclusively for chemical tankers.
Chemical (HNS) carrier certificate as per marpol
What is the name of the certificate related to Annex IV? ISPPC
UNDER ANNEX-VI,WHAT CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS ISSUED BY INDIA.
Ship is at Mid Sea , and the Safety Equipment Certificate gets expired on the way , what are the
implications and UR actions.
Checks on Engine Room Crane
Who endorses Deck Cranes?

what is shipboard health and occupational safety document plan?

Other management system standards have been developed, notably ISO 9001(QMS), ISO
14001(ENVIRONMENTAL), ISO 50001(ENERGY MANAGEMENT)En
and OHSAS 18001, non-specific to the maritime industry, which address management practices from
the perspective of controlling quality, environmental impacts, energy performance and occupational
health hazards. These standards, though not specific to the marine industry, provide useful guidance
that can be employed in marine management and the operation of ships to further enhance
management systems focused on the safe operating practices and prevention of pollution.
The general management system principles embodied by the ISM Code, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO
50001 and OHSAS 18001 have been incorporated in this Guide. These principles, where appropriate,
have been “marinized” in order to bring them within the concept of the industry itself.

All statutory certificates are valid and in inspection ship is found to be unseaworthy, who is to be blamed
and why.
You are a chief engineer of a product tanker entering USA. Besides OPA , what are the other
conventions, under which the ships should carry different certificates, what are these certificates?

passanger ship and cargo ship survey difference.(refer solas-chapter-I)

Cargo ship safety equipment certificate
Difference between Cargo ship safety certificate and cargo ship safety equipment certificate
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Relation between SOLAS and ISM. Ans ISM is Chapter IX of Solas.
What is ISM, where has it come from, how does it matter on ship. As
per Solas Ch IX Management for safe operation of ship Reg.3 ISM code is mandatory. ISM is derived
from ISO 9000 series for Quality Management system.

What are common chapters in ISM and ISO?

1. specify a systematic approach to management by those responsible for management of ships
2. to have developed a set of company objectives and policies
3. mandatory requirements, laws and regulations are to be followed and implemented accordingly
4. defined levels of authority, responsibility and lines of communication.
5. person ashore to be assigned with specific duties and responsibilities relevant to the implementation of
their requirements. QMR- Quality Management Representative
6. need to have well developed plans for operations (Bridge /Engine room/ Cargo ect)
7. One requirement that is not contained in the ISO 9001 but is mentioned within the ISM code is
Emergency Preparedness .
8. Also ISO is Voluntory & not Mandatory, Whereas ISM is Mandatory.

ISM background, ISM Salient features and uses

The late 1980s when there was mounting concern about poor
management standards in shipping. It is estimated that a high proportion of maritime accidents (80%–
90%) are attributable to human error. Investigations into accidents highlighted shortcomings on the part of
ship management both at sea and ashore. In 1987 the IMO Assembly adopted Resolution A.595(15)
which called upon the Maritime Safety Committee to develop guidelines concerning shipboard and shore-
based management to ensure the safe operation of roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) passenger ferries. The tragic
loss of the Herald of Free Enterprise in 1987 was a catalyst in this process. The salient feature of ISM is
Commitment from top management, Office & ship personnel in Safety and Environmental protection
matters. USES OF ISM :- 1. reduced loss
/ damage to life & property,Environment 2. time safed from accidents & related works 3. Reduced
litigations 4. everything documented - 5. top to bottom involved 6. continous improvement process

What are the objectives of ISM Code? To

ensure safety at sea, prevention of human injury or loss of life, and avoid damage to the marine
environment and property.

ISM implementation in pyramid structure

1. Company Policy Manual TOP – 1.
2. Operation Procedures
3. Work Instructions
4. Forms ,Labels, Records etc -- Bottom

What is ISM code? ISM code applies to which all ships? All passenger ships including HSC ,>500Gt of
all Tankers & Bulkers within 1/7/1998. other cargo ships & MODU > 500Gt within 1/7/2002 . Not applies to
War ships & non commercial Government ships
What are elements of ISM code?
ISM Code Part A Implementation
1. General 7. Shipboard operation
2. Safety & Envir. Policy 8. Emergency Preparedness
3. Comp. Responsibility & Authority 9. Reports & Analysis of NC
4. DPA 10. Maintenance of ship & Equip
5. Masters Response. & Authority 11.Documentation
6. Resources & Personnel 12.Comp verification, review & Eval

Part B certification & verification Guidelines

13. Certification & Verification
14. Interim Certification
15. Verification 16.Forms

Changes in the ISM code 2010.

1. Major NC – instead of "and Includes" the word ‘OR” used
2. Objective “establish safeguards against all identifiable risks” was changed to “assess all identified
risks to its ships, personnel and the environment and establish appropriate safeguards”.
3. Master’s Review :- in reviewing the term Periodically is inserted.
4. Shipboard Operations :- It should also be noted that the phrase “safety of the personnel” has been
added, and that the “prevention of pollution” has be replaced with the “protection of the environment”.
5. Emergency Preparedness:-sentence has been reworded to read “The Company should identify
potential emergency shipboard situations, and establish procedures to respond to them”.
6. The requirement for corrective action to include “measures to prevent recurrence” is new
7. Element 10 :- Reworded
8. Element 12 :- Internal audit interval 12months added
9. Element 13 :- Renewal of a SMC which has expired. Endr of an existing SMC after renewal verification
if a new SMC cannot be provided
10. Element 14 :-Clarification regarding internal audit conditions for issuing an Interim SMC.
11. Changes in the certificate Format

What are dynamic elements of ISM, why do we need them? 1.

Master’s review (R 5)
2. Identification of training needs (reg 6.3 -6.5)
3. Report of NC ,Accident & Hazardous Occurrences (R 9.1)
4. Management Review (R 12.2)
5. Internal & External audit (R12.1). The need for above is to keep ISM alive & up to date.

Under ISM Code u r owner of a company and you want to change the manager and replace with a new
efficient manager.What procedure will you use as per ISM Code.
INTACT STABILITY relation with respect to ISM.
What is DPA ?Role of dpa? Does dpa visit your ship
To ensure the safe operation of each ship and to provide a link between the company and those on
Board, every company, as appropriate. Should designate a person a share having direct access to the
highest level of Management. The responsibility and authority of the designated person or persons
should include monitoring the Safety and pollution – prevention aspects of the operation of each ship and
ensuring that adequate resources and shore based support are applied, as required.

DOCUMENTATION
ISM- Documentaion - Principles
WHAT is first document of ISM? Company Policy. what is contained in a policy book?
1. Record of Revisions 2. Signature Sheet
3. Policy & Quality Statement 4. General
5. Management Commitment & Responsibility 6. Safety & Environment Policy
7. Drug & Alcohol Policy 8. Insurance Policy
9. Occupational health & safety Policy 10. Purchasing Policy
11. Personnel Policy 12. Security Policy
13. Legal & other Requirement Policy

What is SMS? How SMS is formed and who are involved in this process.
How many ISM manuals on board?Contents of each manual?
Types of ism manuals on broad,depending it is different for different companies but main manual are
same. 1. Ship Safety Management Manual 2. Cargo Operational Manual 3. Bridge Procedure
Manual 4. Emergency Procedure Manual 5. HSE protection Manual 6.Company Policy. 7.Quality
management Manual 8. Ship/Shore Administration manual 9.Technical Manual 10.Apex or Single manual

Complete process right from preparing manuals on board,applying for interim Doc,how to apply?To whom
all you will send it?How to apply for DOC,interim SMC? SMC & validity

AUDIT
What are the types of Audits? What is an additional audit?
A).Internal B).External audits are further as below
1. Interim - for Company & Ship - New ,
2. Initial- for Company & Ship - Conducted to issue Complete Certificate for First time.
3. Annual- for Company
4. Intermediate- for Ship
5. Renewal- for Company & Ship
6. Additional- for Company & Ship. as & when requires eg after serious detention by PSC,MNC,
Substantial revision of SMS, Change of Company Particulars ,Change of Flag State, Re-instatement of
expired SMC, Extension of Interim SMC etc
7. Follow up - for Company & Ship. to complete audit after inclusion of corrective action.
8. Surveillance- for Company & Ship

diff b/w review and audit

Review :- An independent appraisal undertaken by individual or group competent in the area being
considered with intention to modify / include new methods.
Audit :- it is a systamatic & independent examination
procedure to determine whether safety & Environmental protection activities and related results comply
with planned arrangements, and whether these arrangements are effectively implemented to achive the
objectives suitably.
DIFF BETWEEN AUDIT AND SURVEY

Audit always forecasts on past activities and then detect the fault and propose the corrective action.
Audit always focuses on system operation, system procedure and documentation.
Audit is focused on software items.
Audit of entire system is not possible as it is done on sampling basis like surveillance audit
For example an auditor will check satisfactory repair of pump and will enquire, find and analyze as to
when pump was last inspected, why deficiency not found before survey etc.
SURVEY:
Survey focuses on future activities so that equipment continues to function for next survey.
Survey focuses on physical status of machinery or equipment.
Survey looks on product.
Survey is focused on hardware
Survey of entire system is possible like safety equipment survey, main engine performance survey etc
For example in a survey of fire pump surveyor will check satisfactory repair of pump and noted deficiency
removed.

what do you mean by objective evidence?

means quantitative or qualitative information, records or statements of fact pertaining to safety or to the
existence and implementation of a safety management system element, which is based on observation,
measurement or test and which can be verified

What is deficiency, finding, observation ,Nonconfirmity? Major and Minor NC’s

Deficiency: Means defect in or failure in operation of ship's
structure,machinery ,fitting or failure in documentation
Findings :- Findings will be presented as part of the audit report, and
normally during the closing meeting. 1.Observatioin 2. NC 3. MNC
Observation :- means a statement of fact made during a safety management audit
and substantiated by objective evidence. Generaly suggestion for improvements are given as observation.
NC:-means an observed
situation where objective evidence indicates the non-fulfillment of a specified requirement. Not Confirming
the requirement of company approved SMS. MNC means an identifiable deviation
that poses a serious threat to the safety of personnel or the ship or a serious risk to the environment that
requires immediate corrective action or the lack of effective and systematic implementation of a
requirement of this Code

What are measurable and nonconformity? It's

apparent that organizations will have to implement and use measurements to achieve conformity and for
improvement activities. ISO 9001:2000 makes it clear that customer satisfaction or dissatisfaction is one
usable performance measure. Sources for measurement are Reviews, Audits, PSC reports,any feedbacks
to find key measures & analyse the results

Difference between Non-confirmity and deficiency?

Deficiency means defect in or failure in operation of ship's structure,machinery ,fitting or failure in
documentation , whereas NC is a deviation from documented SMS of company. hence all deficiencies are
NC /MNC where as all NCs are need not to be deficiency. Non Confirmity is find & reported by Auditor,
where as deficiency is noticed & reported by Surveyor to the R.O issued DOC/SMC, when he feels the
deficiency affects SMS as per PR 17 of IACS. Types of Deficiencies 1.Technical 2. Documentional 3.
Operational 4. Other
what is a Corrective action? how is it incorporated into ism?
Corrective actions is nothing but the action/s based on the problem identification. The non-conformance
can be identified internally through staff suggestions, management reviews, document reviews or internal
audits. can be divided in two phases of action: 1) Identification of root cause: Total Quality Management
tools such as fish-bone or cause and effects analysis can be practiced. CAPA is appropriate and effective
if and only if the root cause of problem(s) has been identified. 2) Taking necessary actions: The
effectiveness of the corrective action taken has to be verified periodically through a systematic approach
of PDCA (plan-do-check-act) cycle

what is a preventive action? how is it incorporated into ism? (by review & Revision of SMS )
Preventive action is any proactive methodology used in prediction of problem and trying to avoid the
occurrence (fail safe) through self initiated actions and analysis related with processes/products. This can
be initiated with the help of active participation of workers through improvement teams, improvement
meetings, opportunities for improvement during internal audits, management review, customer feedback
and deciding own goals , utilizing the equipment effectively, etc.

Ism code, internal audit/ external audit intervals 1.

Interim (12 months valid) 1. Interim (6 months valid)
2. Initial (3mn after SMS impl) 2. Initial (valid DOC & 3mon SMS)
3. Annual(± 3Mon) 3. Intermediate (2 – 3 yr)
4. Renewal 4. Renewal (-6Months)
5. Additional* 5. Additional**
6. Surveillance
Follow up Audit -
*- Change of name, address, SMS revision & By audit team
** - change of ship name, Imposed by Auditor, after PSC detentions

Describe internal audit.?Initial audit ,Interim audit ?

audit interval for DOC and SMC
State grounds for PSC detention under ISM code?
Certificate not Valid :- SMC Audit not carried, Certificate expired•
SEQ item operating Instuctions missing :-Launching instruction of life raft not
understood by crew and instructions not illustrative
SEQ item not operating as required :-Life boat engine not starting
Shipboard Operatiional requirement missing :-Navigational charts of operating area not on
board Perssonel not trined / aware :- Execessive
time taken to muster during drills
How will you prepare for an ISM Audit?
How the internal audit helps in formulating training for the crew.
Your are going to a ship for ISM audit, What is the first thing you check? At
Entry point - Gangway Safety, Security Chk

You are doing an ISM audit on board… what all circumstances you will withdraw SMC.

ISM , Internal Audit Not done. ur actions.

CERTIFICATION
What is a company? Which certificates mention abt company identification number? the
Owner of the ship or any other organization or person such as the Manager, or the Bareboat Charterer,
who has assumed the responsibility for operation of the ship from the Ship-owner and who on assuming
such responsibility has agreed to take over all the duties and responsibility imposed by the Code. ( DOC,
SMC, ISSC)
Cerificates issued under ISM to a ship?and validity. 1.
Interim DOC – 12months ( 12 months Extension by Surveillance)
2. Short term DOC – 3 months valid if initial audit failed for further audit or 5month valid on successful
completion of Initial/Renewal till the full term certificate issued
3. DOC / - 5 years
4. Class DOC / Class short Term DOC/ Class Interim DOC
5. Interim SMC – 6 months (conditional Extension 6months)
6. Short term SMC - – 3 months valid if initial audit failed for further audit or 5month valid on successful
completion of Initial/Renewal till the full term certificate issued
7. SMC - 5 years
8. Class SMC / Class short Term SMC/ Class Interim SMC
Note :- Class based certificates will be issued for Flag state not party to Convention or particular class is
not approved by Flag state.

DOC and interim DOC prcedure , asked detail of form 1.

Company request letter on company letter head along with requisite fee.
2. Background of the Company.
3. Organization structure giving the qualification & experience of personnel including DPA qualification &
experience along with the self-attested copies of COC and CDC.
4. Types of ships for which DOC is being applied 5. A
hard and soft copy of company SMS document (Apex) in compliance with ISM Code for the required ship
type.
6. IMO Identification Number for the company issued by the IHS maritime on behalf of the IMO.
7. Copy of Registered document for the office premise.
.8. Copy of Certificate of Incorporation issued by Registrar of Companies along with copy of
Memorandum/ Articles of Association.
9. Declaration of the company (i.e. Form ISM-14 or ISM-15).

What are the Procedures for ISM certification of a a) Company b) Ship? 1.

Both should undergo internal Audit not exceeding 12months with window period of 3months.
a) Company :- Interim , Initial, Anual ,Renewal Certification
/Endorsement. b) Ship :- Interim , Initial, Intermediate ,Renewal
Certification /Endorsement.
what is procedure for getting Interim SMC. 1.
Valid DOC / Interim DOC of that type of ship 2. SMS with Manual 3. Interim SMC Audit--> Interim SMC

what conditions should be met before issuing SMC?? 4.

Min 3moths implenetation of SMS onboard 5. Initial SMC Audit ---> Short term/ full term SMC only with
Full term DOC(not with Interim DOC & within 3 months there has to be management review, masters
review, internal audit must in addition to SMS. implementation on board ship.

Co-relation between DOC and SMC of particular ship Ans:

DOC is for management company and SMC is specific for your ship. The DOC must include the ship type
otherwise company cannot manage that type of ship. i.e if DOC is for Tanker and cargo vessel company
cannot manage a Passenger vessel until such time the management gets audited for Passenger vessels.
Also if DOC became invalid for any reason all associated SMC turns invalid.

With reference to ISM, what do you mean by short term certificate?

Short term DOC / SMC - – 3 months valid if initial audit failed for further audit or 5month valid on
successful completion of Initial/Renewal till the full term certificate issued

Different ism certificates in tanker??any certificate issued exclusively for tankers wrt to ISM??
How DOC of a chemical tanker is different from other ships??
Vessel is OBO how it changes oil to carry ore. What will be effect on SMC and DOC interim DOC and Full
time SMC what intermediate assessment in above case.
without ISM certificate inspection ,how will u know ship ISM complaint.
DOC is invalid and company has 40 ships what will be the effect. Does all the ships stops trading
doc and smc and why not with harmonized surveys- they are all audits
What is difference between unseaworthy and major non conformity based on, A. in both case ship is
detained? B. How to release the ship in both case?
gave me ism code booklet where is organisation word in ism code 1. Preamble 2. Company defination 3.
safety policy 4. Emergency prepardness
REVIEWS
What are chief engineer duties in Master's review?
Explain wrt ISM- MAster's review. What is it? How's it done? What are the documented procedures?
what is a preventive action? how is it incorporated into ism? (by masters review , after a NC/ MNC or PSC
deficiency/ detention, surveyors memoranda/recommendation, based on Ship inspection report, any
second party inspection report)
what is documentation review
ISM-management review?who all are involved?
masters review. - wants agenda for meeting and in right order as per ISM code)
Management review??- wants agenda for meeting and in right order as per ISM code)
Management Reviews are conducted at Planned
intervals to ensure continued suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of the systems. The review
includes assessing opportunities for improvement and the need for changes with respect to ISM
systems on board ship.
Management review...for effective management review what is required.
any document sent to office as per ism and at what duration (masters review quarterly)
what is importance of masters review
PMS
What is PMS
condition based maintenance system? Stern tube L.O analysis?
equipment failure. 5 points – what is the reason for equipment failure
reliability based index maintenance?
Condition monitoring
What difference types of maintenance schedule.
What is a critical spare part? How do you identify a spare part is critical from other spare parts?
critical machinery and spares by whom
Critical equipment as per ISM, are critical equiments same for all ships? what is the criteria?
Ships need to carry one spare Coalescer filter for the Oily Water separator? Under what code/regulation
is this required?
ISM & CHIEF ENGINEER
In ISM which chapter deals with chief engineer responsibilities - Ch. 7.ship board operation
ISM before and after, advantages to the c/e.
Chief engineer duties given in which element of ism code
duties and responsibilities of c/e where exactly given in ISM code and ur Shipboard manual requires exact
number. (satisfied but i forgot @ PMS so he helped me to remember that)
how as c/e will u implement ISM element 8 & 9 on board your ship. (satisfied)
Responsibilities of a Chief Engineer as per ISM.
what are the duties of C/E under ISM code w.r.t maintenance?
What is ISM? How will you implement ISM on board?
Chief engineer duties as per ISM?Which clause?Chief engineer responsibility?which clause?Where they
are mentioned on board?
How u will implement ISM on new ship.
what you do in safety committee meeting
Write a Non-confirmity Report
As per ISM, how will you report an engine room injury as a C/E?
C/e 's preparation for interim smc, what other procedures are there other than internal audit?
As a C/E how do you do the audit of deck Department? which certificate u will check in Master's cabin

How will you prepare your ship for an external audit?

EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS
what is element 8 of ISM. And explain in details about company responsibilities and obligations.
ISM element 8 , 8.1, 8.2,8.3 , critical equipmqnt diff and example
Crisis management and crowd management? How different from emergency preparedness?
how many contingency your shipboard manual has procedures. ( said 10 contingency)
Make list of emergencies associated with Emergency Towing vessel
Fire in engine room
Fire in the Bridge! What is the emergency response action?
Found smoke in alleway when you come out of cabin, what action
Emergency preparedness - define? How will you tackle a bunker spill?what is your first action and
reaction to it?
What is relation between SOPEP and ISM.
SOPEPP is a plan of action AFTER an Oil pollution has taken place. (Emergency Prepardness plan).
explain emergency preparedness for steering gear?
Passenger vessel grounded in shallow waters due to S/G failure- what is emergency response?
U r in River passage and Steering failed Wt action u will take?
What is emergency preparedness for excessive list?
if flooding contingency plan is wrong what action will you take.
in case of engine room flooding what will be your action as chief engineer.
as s C/e what will you do in case of grounding ( Seachest , Sounding, Ccshaft Deflection_)
how will you retrieve from the situation that is manage to refloat
Ship is at mid Sea , You have declamped 25 co2 bottles. suddenly there is a massive fire in E/R , which
can not be fought by any other means. Ur actions. will u release CO2 or Will Not. How you release . what
happends if released and what will you do if you decide not to release.... Yes I will 1.
Before declamping Risk assessment would have been carried to find it is not imparing the safety of Ship.
2. if declamping of 25bottles will not affect the requirement safety by non return valves/ Plug
arrangements of each bottle ensured while disconnecting.3. additional safety if required to release from
CO2 room.

CO2 has been released, what action you will take, answer only in one sentence.
A person crew is unconscious what action will you take as chief engineer.
In a foreign port oil spill has occurred during bunkering. what actions.
Pollution at mid Sea. What will you do as Chief Engineer?
In a passenger ship – fire in ECR, emergency preparedness?
Emergency preparedness for Helicopter landing?
You've recieved 2 hr notice and bridge manv has failed, steps you would take to depart port safely, trouble
shooting for the same( wants to know abt makers manual procedure, any past history to be checked
asap).

Your ships M/E stops at mid sea without any alarm. what can be the reasons? what
exactly actions are provided by ur shipboard manuals w.r.t element 8. (he wants to know non alarm
related engine stopping (according to him engine can stop if propeller gets entangled by fishing net , if F.O
tanks gets empty, if governor gets stuck, if you accidentally press Emcy stop button.... i never agreed on
anything because for all alarms will be there, except the rope thing which is remote possibility)(some
sensor defective which activated the stop cylinder. another reason is long length of rope getting entangled
in propeller)
WRT to Emergency preparedness
a) cold start failure of main engine, A/E & , Boiler etc. In order to avoid such a situation, it is always
advisable to keep the Main Engine, the Aux Engine and the Boiler in a “warmed up“ condition at all times.
Before starting up cold machinery, a ‘Risk Assessment’ is to be done and cold machinery should be
started only if the risk is worth taking. When the cold start fails, we will already be aware of the threats to
Safety and will have to take appropriate action (grounding, collision etc)
b) both steering gear failure: Assess the Risk to decide if there is an
Emergency. An emergency is when there is a threat to the Safety of Life, Ship or Cargo. If there is a risk
of grounding, collisions etc, take appropriate action. Next analyze your resources and determine if repair
can be done with the available resources. Repair, if possible and if not, ask for assistance

REPORT & NON CONFIRMITY

what is the relation between chapter 8 and chapter 9?
After the said accident what will u do according to element 9 (satisfied : - near miss report wants exactly
what all things are there in that report, corrective and then preventive actions)
major non conformity example and definition
Ans; means an identifiable deviation that poses a serious threat to the safety of personnel or the
ship, or a serious risk to the environment, that requies immediate corrective action, and improves the lack
of effective and systematic implementation of a requirement of this code Ex- invalid certificates or
documents Emergency generator cannot start Oil record book not available Non conformities rasied
during last internal audits are still pending

non conformity example and definition

Ans; means an observed stuation, where objective evidence, indicates the non fulfillment of a
specified requirement, Ex- ism checklists incomplete, Crew not aware of companies ISM safety and
environmental protection policy Responsible officers not knowing their duties as per SMS manual Crew
not knowing DPA

RISK ASSESSMENT
Why risk assessment in now necessary before carrying out any major overhaul?
From where you get risk assessment details
How to carry out RISK Assessment.
Risk assessment has been carried out for some job, same job has to be carried out at a later period and
different location, is RA required? Yes ,due to changes in circumstances, personnel etc
Risk assesment form given and asked to fill up. situation: MCA SURVERYOR WANT TO INSPECT DO
OIL SERVICE TANK.(he looks particularly Personal Protective equipments, like helmet, gloves, etc)
ETA risk assessment.
If you have to carry out welding on Pv Valve what risk assessment would you carry out as per ISGGOT.
Enclosed space entry and permit to work and risk assessment for diesel oil tank?
A- I told him about the form and everything I think it is MGN22 ? just check that MGM everything will
be given there also the form is given in COSWP.

Suspected crack in diesel oil tank how would you as ch/engg go about in repairing it.. what all checks
would you do? A- Enclosed space entry I told him everything including all permit to work and risk
assessment and protective clothing and everything I told him that in maersk person from ashore would
come and fix the crack .. and once it had happened on one ship in the fo tank if it is urgent otherwise we
wait till dry dock ?
What is FSA?

Is a structured and systematic methodology, aimed at enhancing maritime safety, including protection of
life, health, the marine environment and property, by using risk analysis and cost benefit assessment. Can
be used as a tool to help in the evaluation of new regulations for maritime safety and protection of the
marine environment or in making a comparison between existing and possibly improved regulations, with
a view to achieving a balance between the various technical and operational issues, including the human
element, and between maritime safety or protection of the marine environment and costs.
FSA consists of five steps:
1. identification of hazards (a list of all relevant accident scenarios with potential causes and outcomes);
2. assessment of risks (evaluation of risk factors);
3. risk control options (devising regulatory measures to control and reduce the identified risks);
4. cost benefit assessment (determining cost effectiveness of each risk control option); and
5. recommendations for decision-making (information about the hazards, their associated
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN UNCLOS, SUA AND ISPS-AS ALL THREE STATES THE
SAME.
WHAT IS SUA.
What is sua.has India ratified it? (Yes)
ISPS
What is ISPS? When did ISPS come into force? 1st July 2004.
ISPS application? It is for ships & ports in international trade
a. All passenger vessel & high speed passenger craft
b. 500 GT & abv cargo ships
c. MODU
d. Ports handling ships engaged in international voyages
e. Ports handling primarily non international voyage ships and occasionally international voyage ships (as
per Admin)
This Code does not apply to warships, or other ships by a Contracting Government for non-commercial
service. status for coastal ships? yes required as per admin rules

ISPS Code What is it (objective)?

Part A – Mandatory Part B - Guidelines International ship & Port facility Security Code.
1) to establish an international framework involving co-operation between Contracting Governments,
Government agencies, local administrations and the shipping and port industries to detect security threats
and take preventive measures against security incidents affecting ships or port facilities used in
international trade.
2) to ensure the early and efficient collection and exchange of security-related information.
3). to ensure confidence that adequate and proportionate maritime security measures are in place.
4). to provide a methodology for security assessments so as to have in place plans and procedures to
react to changing security levels

what certificate for ISPS certificate.

International Ship Security Certificate – International voyage
Ship Security Certificate - Coastal ships
Document Of Verification - Inland water
STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE – For Port Facilities (valid for 5years with annual verification)

What documents/records to be carried under ISPS?

1. ISPS Certificate
2. Continuous Synopsys Record
3. SSA with amendments / Reviews
4. SSP with Amendments / Reviews
5. Internal Audit / Reviews
6. Security Drills /Training Records
7. Security related communications
8. Security threat Incidents / Reports
9. Breach of Security
10. DOS of last 10 port of call
11. Maintenance, test & calibration record of ISPS Equipments

What do you mean by Ship Security Assessment?

it is an essential and integral part of the process of developing and updating the ship security plan to
identify & mitigate the weakness in physical structure, personnel protection , process & policies leads to
security breach. It includes on scene security survey and be documented, reviewed, accepted and
retained by the Company.

security plans
What are restricted Areas? How are these areas decided upon?
Difference between Prohibited area and restricted area?
What is your actions for different levels?
What is meant by “declaration of Security”?What declaration is made
What action will you take if your vessel interfaces with a non-ISPS compliant port?
At what security levels are Indian Ports? Where do you get this information from? Who decides on
Security levels at Port?
ISPS-change of security level from level 2 to level1?where is the procedure mentioned in ISPS code?
Ship is in Security level 2 and it is going to a port which is at security level 1. What will you do?

WHAT is meant by port facility?

A port is a facility for receiving ships and transferring cargo. Some of the facilities provided in a Port
include a) Ports often have cargo-handling equipment such as cranes (operated by b) stevedores) and c)
forklifts for use in loading/unloading of ships, which may be provided by private interests or public bodies..
d) Harbour pilots and e) tugboats are often used to maneuver large ships in tight quarters as they
approach and leave the f) docks. Ports which handle international traffic have g) customs facilities.

What is continues synopsis record?

SOLAS chapter XI -1 Special measures to enhance maritime safety, Reg 5 states that every ship to
which chapter 1 applies shall be issued with a continuous synopsis record . indented to provide on board
record of the ship history. • Name of flag state • Date registred • Ship identification Number • Name • Port
at which registred • Name of owners and address./ If bare boat charterer their address. • Address of safety
management company. • Name of Class society • Name of administration issued SMC,ISSP certificate. •
Any changes to owner/ Flag state etc to be entered in this record.

What is AIS? What is its use? how does it work? Automatic Identification System, Anti collision aid

What is ship alert system,how does it work?

security drills as c/e.
what are the duties of CE on various Security Levels, What action ship attacked by pirates
BEST MANAGEMENT PLAN - ANNEXES, CHAPTERS.
while on board a ship, (without checking any documents) how will an engineer know that his ship is ISPS
compliant ??  (ANS:- Security Level Board, IMO no. painted on the superstructure)

PSC
What is unclos? Role? How is PSC empowered by UNCLOS?
PSC Inspection. What is the main objective and why is it required?
Under which resolution of IMO does PSC comes, have you read the resolution..
Under what circumstances PSC suspends a inspection
What isPSC? Relate PSC with PSPC.
Guidelines for PSC? What does PSC look for?
PSC reginal co-operation
mou why and what
what are clear grounds?
Objective evidence for PSC detentions in Marpol?
HSSC\PSc FORM A/B
PSC is harassing you what will you do? unfavourable treatment of PSC - Complaining procedure
india has not ratified for MLC can ship arriving at indian ports be inspected for MLC compliance & why
What is detainable deficiency?How PSC officer will decide deficiency is detainable or not? Give 2
examples and explain why & how it is detainable?
If a foreign ship comes to cochin port with all statuatory certificates expired,what will be the action of
PSC,what wil be ur reaction as a chief engineer to avoid detention
PSC detainable deficiency, how will you calibrate OWS 15 PPM. if PSCO detains your ship and you feel
that cause of detention is not detainable then what will be your action.( court of survey)
OWS cannot be calibrated on board by ship board personnel’s, it can be only calibrated by the with the
aid of the calibrating equipments, through a technician qualified by the maker. It can only be checked on
board by the a sampling kit which can only indicate that the IOPP equipment is required to be calibrated. If
PSCO detains without any valid reason, Then as a chief engineer make a report of it and inform the flag
state with all the facts and figures, inform company. And classification society. A chief engineer can also
appeal to the port state for another survey by another surveyor, he must report the grounds of detention
with full facts and figures, if port state thinks it valid then they may appoint another surveyor, and results of
both surveyors can be considered as the case of detention.

name a detainable deficiency with respect to SOLAS, LOADLINE, MARPOL, STCW, ILO
Solas: Absence, insufficient capacity or serious deterioration of personal life saving appliances,
survival craft and launching arrangements. Absence, non compliance or substantial deterioration of fire
detection system, fire alarms, firefighting equipment, fixed fire extinguishing installation, ventilation valves,
fire dampers, quick closing devices to the extent that they cannot comply with their intended use.
Absence, non-compliance or serious deterioration of lights, shapes or sound signals. Absence or failure of
the proper operation of the radio equipment for distress and safety communication. Insufficient cleanliness
of engine room, excess amount of oily water mixtures in bilges, insulation of piping including exhaust
pipes in engine room contaminated by oil, improper operation of bilge pumping arrangements. improper
operation of bilge pumping arrangement, failure of proper operation of emergency generator lighting,
batteries, failure of proper operation of main and aux steering gear
Marpol :- oil record book not available , failure of operation of IOPP
equipment ,inadequate tank retention capacity for sludge tank for intended voyage. ,Unauthorised
discharge bypass fitted, Survey report file missing or not in conformity
ILO :- inadequate food and water for intended voyage(Convention
68 Article 5(2)(a)). STCW :- Failure of seafarers
to hold a certificate, to have an appropriate certificate, to have a valid dispensation or to provide
documentary proof that an application for an endorsement has been submitted to the flag State
administration. Failure to provide proof of professional proficiency for the duties assigned to seafarers for
the safety of the ship and the prevention of pollution.
Load Lines :- Significant areas of damage or corrosion, or pitting
of plating and associated stiffening in decks and hull affecting seaworthiness or strength to take local
loads, unless proper temporary repairs for a voyage to a port for permanent repairs have been carried out.
  insufficient stability, overloading . The absence of sufficient and reliable information, in an approved
form, which by rapid and simple means, enables the master to arrange for the loading and ballasting of his
ship in such a way that a safe margin of stability is maintained at all stages and at varying conditions of
the voyage, and that the creation of any unacceptable stresses in the ship’s structure are avoided.
Absence, substantial deterioration or defective closing devices, hatch closing arrangements and watertight
doors. Absence of draft mark or draft mark impossible to read.

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can you draw iron carbon diagram
types of hull material- Mild Steel,High Tensile steel,ABCDH, Aluminium,GRP,FRP
Hull plate tests u will carry out b4 construction.Tensile test,Impact test, Bend test,
type of steels and where they are used on board...... . what is problem with high tensile strength steel?
grades of steel used for shipbuilding Grades of steel A 90 ……
grades of stainless steel used in chemical tanker tanks. SS316, SS310, SS304,SS316L, SS310L
problems faced by stainless steel tanks
constructional difference..safety aspects nd difference in emergecies.
solas req for main machinery propulsion.Starting, Reversing, Maneouvering
Steering Gear Requirements, Electrical Protections
Air compressor requirements as per regulations?
construction of bulk carrier & esp in detail.
What is loadicator
permissible lenght of tanks
p/p room requirement?how u ensure 20 changes per hour
Differences in construction of a) Tankers b) Bulk Carriers c) Gas Carriers
Structural difference between Product tanker and Crude oil tanker
product tanker desin and constructional detail.
Whats double hull and double skin concept. Whats the importance.
Category 1,2,3 oil tankers
Difference between crude oil tanker, product tanker nd chemical tanker
Type 1,2,3 chemical tankers and constructional differences
Double Hull and Double Bottom
LOAD LINE
Diff betw loadline30 and loadline66 conventions?
loadline latest amendments
how loadline is assigned .
what all items are given in tabular freeboard tables. Length of the ship , freeboard
Condition of assignment, where u will find on board
FREEBOARD ASSIGNMENT
Freeboard calculation?
Load line marking-what is the main criterion based on which load line is 1. strength 2. water tightness 3.
safety of crew & passenger 4.Reserve buoyancy
As chief engineer what inspections you will make under loadline
Condition of assignment, where u will find on board

superstructure definition; is bridge a superstructure?

Super Structure is a decked superstructure on the Freeboard deck, extending from side to side of the
vessel or with the side plating not being inboard of the shell plating more than 4% of the breadth of the
vessel. A raised Quarter, Poop deck, Forecastle is regarded as Superstructure. Yes Bridge is a
Superstructure, which does not extend to either Forward or Aft perpendicular. Purpose of Superstructure
is to provide righting energy to resist large rolling angles is used as standard Height in freeboard
calculation. Portion above Standard height is little effect except at extremely large rolling angles.
Block coefficient and its effect on freeboard?
Different type of gooseneck
Air vents- governing statutes and fitting arrangement? about vents, loc and why?
what is the difference between determination of loadline of car carrier and bulkcarrier.
load line differnce b/w passenger ships and tankers
DIFF BETWEEN LOAD LINE OF PASSENGER AND CARGO SHIP
STABILITY
What is 'equilibrium' in a ship? The question is not related with stablity.
Intact stability and damage stability
What is dynamic stability and how is it applied to ship?
Which kind of ships are more prone to capsizing? (solid?Liquid?) - solid cargo
Reasons for a vessel capsizing? - when the heeling moment is greater than righting moment
What is basic Stability Criteria??Does Stability depend on GZ or GM??
As a C/E how will you calculate KM of your ship?
How will you find Metacentric Height??How is metacentric point of a ship found out??
Stability criteria for cargoship and passenger ship. explain stability criteria.
cross curves of stability explain , when is it referred on board,how is it useful
Diff between Angle of LOL and list .
How to judge a listed vessel - if its due to angle of loll or due to permanent list?
What is damage stability and damage buoyancy?
damage control booklet
SUB DIVISION
Floodable length?
How much of a compartment can be flooded safely?
TONNAGE
Define/Describe gt, nt, their Units. How is it estimated?
Significance of GRT and measurement of a new ship? How GRT of container ship is measured?
What is deadweight, NRT, GRT?
What is GRT? or GT?

In ship design it is important to pre-determine the behavior of the ship or floating structure when it is
subjected to waves. This can be calculated, found through physical model testing and ultimately
measured on board the vessel. Calculations can be performed analytically for simple shapes like
rectangular barges, but need to be calculated by computer for any realistic shaped ship. The results of
some of these calculations or model tests called Response Amplitude Operators (RAO). For a floating
structure they will need to be calculated for all six motions and for all relative wave headings. Ship motions
are defined by the six degrees of freedom that a ship or boat can experience.
Heave : is the linear vertical (up/down) motion Sway : is the linear
lateral (side-to-side) motion Surge : is the linear longitudinal
(front/back) motion Roll : is when the vessel rotates about the
longitudinal (front/back) axis. Pitch : is when the vessel rotates about the transverse
(side-to-side) axis. Yaw : is when the vessel rotates about the vertical (up-down) axis.
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How do you select Main engine? 1.Hull type with size & speed of the vessel 2.
Latest in Propulsion-
What are the effects of a damaged propeller?
WHAT ARE THE VARIOUS LOSSES IN ENGINE POWER TRANSMISSION
FUEL & COMBUSTION
Latest development in ultrasonic catalytic cracking
high density fuel probs (simon n shekhar) 1.
Centrifuging 2. high density more in carbon content & less heat value. 3.ignition delay is generaly more 4.
How does viscosity affect fuel timing?
Why do we need VIT? Why was VIT developed?
What is VIT, SUPER VIT AND FQS? (Define/ Describe)
How FQS and VIT helps in economy of fuel?
What is Zero Emission in VIT?
How do u calculate vsl's SFOC? asked me abt power card, Pmep, planimeter usage.
SFOC is high, what is your immediate action?
What are the reasons for increased Fuel Oil Consumption?
Relationship between Fuel quality and combustion? What will you do as C/E if the bunkers in your ship has excessive
viscosity, carbon content?
High ignition lag fuel - How you will use and what action as a CE you will take?
Combustion time period? Whats it effect of combustion process?
Impact of controlled combustion period on combustion?
how is the operation of fuel pump in ME engines( In detail and each minute information he asked)
Zero setting of fuel pump. And what other checks you carry out after installation of new fuel pump on engine?
Man B&W types of combustion space
function of puncture valve
sulzer fuel p/p zero setting
New advancement in fuel valves… slide type fuel valve…sac volume… draw a rough sketch and show me how it
avoids dripping of fuel.
TurboCharger
Modern latest developments on Engine and Turbocharger other than VTA/VTG??
developments in turbocharger nozzle rings flow
What is latest development in turbochargers?
Ans; Adjustable nozzle ring
The intake air is compressed by the compressor wheel, which is driven by the turbine. Both the compressor wheel and
the turbine can be adjusted to engine requirements by choosing from a range of meridians and blading configurations.
Diffusers and nozzle rings which are very finely stepped in their mass-flow areas allow the turbochargers to be fine-tuned
to the engine. For maximum variability an optional nozzle ring capable of adjustment during operation will be available in
the near future.
Oil mist instead of water cooling
None of the TCA turbocharger bearing casings is water-cooled - not even in the largest frame sizes, the TCA88 and
TCA99. The heat brought in by the compressor and the turbine is dissipated in the lub oil flung off the shaft of the rotating
assembly. The oil mist thus generated can drop down the walls of the very generously-dimensioned interior of the bearing
casing, thereby evenly absorbing the heat which is to be dissipated. The bearing casing boasts its own air vent, which
can likewise be connected to the left or right. This air vent ensures that the leakage air which the compressor inevitably
forces into the bearing casing through the shaft seal of the rotating assembly does not increase crankcase pressure in
the engine, but instead is dissipated directly.
The result is a turbine with 41 so-called "wide-chord" blades arranged in a fir-tree root in the turbine disc.
The characteristic feature of wide-chord blades is their very high chord-to-height ratio. This produces a compact-looking,
very stiff and hard-wearing turbine blade. For engine matching the turbine blades can be of varying angles and lengths.
With the aid of leading-edge design tools it is now possible to dispense with lacing wire to dampen exhaust-generated
vibrations, even in four-stroke engine applications. Apart from improving the blade profile, this has also been an immense
boost to efficiency.
A new design of compressor volute and new designs of nozzle ring ensure optimum turbocharger matching and
contribute to the high efficiency of the TCA turbochargers.

Latest in turbochargers..i said hybrid and variable turbine ..he says elaborate on the principle behind variable
turbine...how is it making the turbocharging efficient..

CONVENTIONAL ENGINES
Crank shaft deflection - what are all the safeties to be followed - how will u carry out the work
How holding down bolts are checked.
ABOUT HYD JACK/NUT...PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED DUIRING OPNS
What type of Engine ...B & W what is SMC and MCE what is the function of S there?
How many tie rods are the in SMC engine 7 cylinder .....what are the design difference with the older engine....said the
difference ...is it near and is it far.. d tierods....what the the consequence elaborate.....what is the difference and objective
we are getting now with B &W SMC engines....running at this Rpm?
Inteligent Engines
new develpments in engine
Advantages and Disadvantages of RT-Flex engine?
Difference between RT Flex and ME-C
What are all the parts reduced in intelligent Engines from Conventional one / replacement for the same
Main Engine liner, new developments?
latest developments on Fuel injection ,piston and liner.
how Camless engines run at low RPM
As chief engineer how will you go about sea trials
TRIBOLOGY & LUBRICATION
latest technologies in tribology.
What is tribology,latest developments
L.O TESTS/ ANALYSIS REPORT.
Type of lo test carried on board
What is viscosity and what what is Viscosity Index
Water test , What is permissible limit
What all parameters mentioned in lab tests , what is TAN no Is TAN mentioned?
Latest in Engines: Alpha Lubricators ME/RT Flex Engines , Pulse Lubricator
Define Sp.cyl oil consumption, what is your engines sp.cyl.oil. consumption?
Explain alpha lubrication system? how it works…how cylinder oil volume is controlled etc.
VIBRATION
Torsional vibration and axial vibration.(sources and remedy for it)
Axial vibration damper principle.why fly wheel is used.

There is excessive hull vibrations on a new ship coming out of dock – as a chief engineer what actions do you take?
OTHER MACHINERIES

CAN A AUX BOILER & MAIN ENGINE COMBUSTION SYSTEMS BE INTERCHANGED? IF YES HOW ?IF NO WHY?
Exhaust Boiler Safety valve setting procedure.
EGB CONSTRUCTION
Refrigeration system full of oil.how it can happen and what is to be done.
Latest developments in refrigeration recently implemented onboard, what is going to come, what is in near future (on
research).
emergency generator load test
How will you align deep well pumps
How to raise an Indent? Explain with an example
ELECTRICAL
What are the advantages of High Voltage?
WHAT TYPE OF MOTORS ARE INSTALLED IN/E/R AND ON DECK...ABOUT INSULATION ETC.
IEC/ NEMA. how to order for burnt cables. (reference to impa code book as per core/ rating etc apparently not good enuf)
how to order for burnt motor?
what are the types of network connection on board. As in LAN connection. I answered him two types- server to client &
pair to pair.  next question was wat are the advantages & dis adv if des network.
What are the electrical safties in steering gear system? Particulary Cables

S separators and P separators are built on a low-wear mechanical platform that features CentriShoot and CentriLock.
The CentriShoot discharge system, which greatly reduces sludge volumes, has a fixed discharge slide that flexes gently
at the edges to expose the discharge ports.
The CentriLock bowl-locking system uses a lightweight, non-threaded snap ring that snaps in and lifts out with no more
than an Allen key.
Both of these features prevent metal-to-metal wear. As a result, they minimize the risk of bowl replacement and
significantly reduce lifecycle cost.

cylinder head gasket of less thickness. ME cyl hd gasket damaged ,on board gasket is less in size -can be used or not.
Will u use it or not? I told him if v hav tym v vil do local purchase of correct size bt he said ship has to sail. I told in dat
case v vil use it bt keep engine on low load n less rpm. N keep an eye on dat particular unit.
Q-         scenario: the exh/inlet blower motor on one ship failed ..spare motor not on board and would take a lot of time to
arrive by urgent delivery? superintendent said to sail but ch/engg refused why did ch/engg refuse? as ch/engg what
would you do?? A- as ch/engg I told him that I also would refuse
because if we had a fire after we left port and if co2 would be flooded and after about 3-4 hrs the ship would be in danger
of grounding and the fire would be extinguished and we needed the engines then we couldn’t get the co2 out then by
grounding there would be more problems ..oil spill etc , I would delay the ship and also inform the dpa, company
..everybody..

dent on ship side how will u decide to change plate or not, how to identify location of plate on ship, (frame no. strake no.)
plate recieved in dd how will you conform if plate is of correct specification, grade of steel used in ship building, largest
bare plate on ship. 1mX1m plate on how much dent or protrusion you will change plate. which grade has more strength
and which has lowest. what is there in plate certificate. tensile strength of plate in ship building . explain tensile strength.
with dent if there is no penetration than why need to change plate. why doubler are not allowed

M/E breakdown in rough weather Ans possibility

of cutting out ,cut out the unit as per makers instructions, cut out the fuel pump and exhaust valve using cutting out
arrangements- levers for SULZER, exhaust valve must be closed , possibility of repairing or renewal of major spare
parts.plan the job check availability of the spares. prepare to stop, engine let it cool down nad start maintenance job.
take full assistance from engine and deck crew. lash the heavy parts properly. tell all crew to keep clear and themselves
in safe working locations. all must wear full protective gear should work carefully leader to communicate with all ,delegate
nature duties and explain them in a meeting prior to starting the work
You are a chief engineer of a ship which has suffered a machinery breakdown and ship has gone offhire for 6
hours. How do you defend yourself? documentation of
the work done, plan, inform and take permission vessels superintendent where possible spares consumed ,entries in log
book as regard to the need of maintenance- indicating abnormal parameter ,mention time of breakdown observed,
maintenance started and completed when the vessel is at sea.

Latest changes in G.I engines w.r.t EEDI & SEEMP.

Why to switch off the ICCP? Why? Why? Why??????
What are necessary conditions for Emcy Fire pump? emergency fire p/p safety checks.
Flash point of Life Boat Engine Fuel. More than 450c stored outside machinery space /Source of heat
What are necessary conditions for Emcy generator?

What are the WHO guidelines on drinking water quality?

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Fire control plan what all items displayed in the plan(very detailed description required). 1.
Location of Fire Control Stations
2. Class / Admin Approval.
3. Any Modification with Approval endorsement
4. Fire plan in containers both P & S.
5. Emergency Escape route with Lighting & rescue arrangement
6. Alternate Escape Route.
7. Location & Qty of EEBD
8. Location & Qty of SCBA with fire man Outfits
9. Fire Integrity of Ship Sections with Bulkhead Class
10. Fire Detection Details- accommodation, Machinery & cargo spaces.
11. Manual Call Points & Alarms
12. Fixed Flooding System- CO2 , Foam ,Dry powder
13. Fixed Auto / Manual Fire Detect & Extinguish for M/C Space (Hi Fog)
14. Fixed Sea Water Fire Fighting system with Emergency & Main Fire pump, Fire line, Isolation & drain
valves, hydrant, nozzles, hoses & international Shore coupling.
15. Location & Types of Portable & semi Portable Fire Extinguishers
16. Location & type of Local Apply Systems – ME scav. Space, Purifier Room, Boiler Space, Galley Space
& Paint Locker.
17. Location & Method of stopping Ventilation Fans & Dampers
18. Location & Method of fuel tank isolation by Quick closing valves
19. Location & method of Stopping F.O. Pumps
20. IMO Symbols pasted as per IMO requirement

Fire control plan:-checks to be made as chief engineer?

Fire control plan-contents other than fire protection, fire detection, fire extinction system what other thing is
mentioned in the plan?
Different types of bulkhead? other than timing and temperature not material, not insulation, not thickness
what is the difference between A-60 and A-30 bulkheads?
As per construction how do you classify the ships? Cargo Ship & Passenger ship
Difference between Passenger and cargo ship in relation to fire protection I said Fire pump capacity but
couldn't not answered the difference b/w capacity

Car carrier - Car deck fires - how it originates ( Usually started battery & car petrol fuel) - What is the
SPECIALIZED fire fighting arrangements for car deck (foam applicators & hypermist spray nozzles) 
on what basis is fire fighting arrangement in accomodation spaces decide .IC, IIC, IIIC
classification of accomodation according to different types of fire fighting methods
Latest in FFA code.changes made.
Need for relief valve on fire line? 1. During E/R fire water in the pipe expands & can rupture pipe 2.safety
against excessive shore pressure.
HOW ARE FIRE FIGHTING EXTINGUSHERS ARE DESIGNED FOR LOCATION ON BOARD.
What certificate are there onboard related to portable fire extinguishers.
1. Type Approval Certificates of all extinguishers 2. Shore Inspection Certificates 3. Shore Pressure test
Certificate
Fire fighting systems in Engine room?
What all certificates to carry regarding CO2 system. 1. CO2
Installation Certificate, 2.CO2 Content certificate 3. CO2 Bottle hydrotest certificates 4. Hose
manufacturers certificate. 5.Periodical test reports.
co2 bottle how will u pressure test,medium u will use,check u will do after pressure test. how will u find the
change in volume . how will u check the internal surface of co2 bottle
What are the latest guidelines regarding CO2 systems?
CO2 Fixed Fire Installation survey. Checks on CO2 room as a Chief Engineer.
What is the maintenance routine for CO2 fixed systems as per IMO?
co2 five yearly maintenences ??
CO2 Room Inspection Checklist
CO2 system (low pressure side) testing procedure.

50% Co2 bottles disconnected and E/R fire Will you release the remaining Co2 bottles or not? Reason?
Latest in fixed co2 system maintenance? .explained dg circular..when is cyl. hyd.tested?...... , -why ? to
check if there is any permanent deformation. how it is checked?.....

Thinkship Marine Hello Pushkar, the fixed CO2 systems has a 2yrly shore service requirement where
bottles are weighed and the line blow test is carried out including checks of alarms etc this is common for
most flags as prescribed by IMO, then there is a 10yrly hydro test and 20 yr hydro test of bottles which is
intensified to 5 yrly after the 20th year. The percentage of bottles to be hydro tested vary from flag to flag,
usually done in dry dock so managers prefer to do it 100% to get it out of the way, it usually works out
cheaper that way. The approved service station carrying out this service will issue a test and service
certificate and a work done report which will indicate exactly what service is carried out. Flag/class will
endorse the SEQ(safety equip cert) for the respective annuals (i.e 2nd and 10th annual) basis this service
certification.
In bulk CO2 , CO2 stored at -17degree, if you go to Antarctica here is atmosphere temp is -30deg cent,
what will do??? 3.Bulk CO2 draw diagram
Q-         Co2 release and after how long would you enter? Chances for re-ignition to be considered,
atleast 6-12hrs need to be isolated.Boundry Cooling & Stby rigged hoses. Entry with Fireman Outfit &
SCBA. Blowers can be used. extra care in bilge & entrapment areas.
A- WAIT AS LONG AS POSSIBLE but I told him that on some ships that I was on in the maersk blue
book there it is mentioned that after 24 hrs you can enter
Q-         From where would you enter after release of co2? A- I
mentioned from the lowest entrance to the engine room, I would send 2 person inside with a charged fire
hose and shut the door immediately behind them to prevent the entry of air.
Fixed foam what checks/maintenance.
Engine Room alternative means of fire fighting. (Hype mist system,its working and requirement).
what is latest in fire fighting
water mist nozzles- hypermist pump and nozzles in engine room, tested and
Local fixed firefighting system (high pr water mist).
FOAM making chemical extinguishers detoriate soon due to high temperatures, so to be kept cool
LIFE BOAT

Types of lifeboat as per solas A. Open Type / Semi Enclosed - before 1980s
B. Fully ENCLOSED TYPES-1. WITH AIR SUPPLY 2.
WITH SPRINKLER 3. WITH BOTH 1 N 2 ,. C. Launching Types - 1. FREE FALL 2. GRAVITY Davit
LAUNCH

what is the latest amendment on Life boat? - (On load release mechanism reviewed) - how does it work?
why do we need to review the design. ( Accident prevention / not operating under certain conditions)
Life boat tests?? Static davit test is carried for how much time?? How to carry out static davit test?? Why
static load of 1.5 times is applied for static load test??
How is a freefall lifeboat launched?
what all tests are done on lifeboats while on board ship ? in lifeboat "what is the need" for on-load release
mechanism, what is the basic purpose for providing the same?? Life Boat 5year survey
What is onload test and off load test? LIFE BOAT TESTS- INCLUDING DAVIT TESTS??/
who will test lifeboat wire falls.
Lifeboat maintenance.
lifeboat inspection 6monthy/yearly
As a c/e what all checks you will do on the davit?
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ANNEXE - I
What is Annexe 1? Application? requiremnt for tankers less than 150gt?
What is new in MARPOL annex I, and new regulation regarding bunkering
What are Operational requirements under MARPOL Annexe 1?
What are the Contents of Oil Record Book?( Part I and Part II)?
what is the changes / latest circular regarding oil record book entry.What all items are to be entered in
ORB as per new circular.
new in oil record book i told about words changed such oily water bilge n sludge...says recent told any
thing to do with tank arrangement between bilge well n BHT...says no i said dont know later on asked a
friend says ozone dep substances record to be added in ORB
What are the entries required in an ORB?
How can we make a missed entry.
How do we enter ballasting and cleaning operation of fuel tanks.
-Ows latest?..... told him circular 205 and explained but he wanted circular 107, explained it.
Diff btwn ODMCS and OWS? application, dis criterias and mainly he wants the constructional diff?
What are the contents of an ODMCS printout? How long do you retain these records ( ORB and
ODMCS ) onboard?
Entries of ODMCs
Rule 13 F of Annexe I
Def. of oil tanker as per Marpol. What is this category 1,2,3 tankers.Why these 3 categories on what
criteria these 3 categories are based.
According to Marpol – can a product tanker carry Vegetable oil?If yes under what regulation, if no why
not?
IOPP cert Content Answered with form A and Form B supplement answering stopped in b/w asked
difference b/w MEPC 107(49) and MEPC 60(33)
CAS, CAP, Ammendments to 13 F and 13G of MARPOL
what are elements of SOPEP
What is PSSA? How is it different from special areas?
ANNEXE - II
What is new in marpol annex II
new regulations for tankers
cert of fitness issued for marpol or solas compliance.
types of cargo in chemical tankers a) – X,Y,Z & Os
what differnce b/w tankers n chemical carriers
SEWAGE ANNEXE-IV
What is Annex iv? Which all vessels are to comply with Annex iv? It is marpol sewage regulations. Vessel
more Than 400 Grt & 15 Persons should comply with Annex IV
IF Vessel less than 400gt can discharge sewage. - no, they are not allowed to discharge sewage, the
same standard is required only ISPPC is not issued.

If A Vessel Less Than 400 Grt & 15 Persons Is Complying With Sewage Then Why ISPPC Is Not Issued?
Since these sized vessels are not under Marpol, Marpol certificate cannot be issued. They are issued
national certificates, ( If Making International Voyage Admin Can Issue Equivalent Certificate ).

sewage survey what checks are done? what r the prep u'll do for Anex 4 survey? How Do U Show The
Performance Of Discharge Pump In Sewage Plant?? How Will U Check Pump Cut In Cut Off ?
SEWAGE PLANT HOLDING TANK REGULATION. Admin approved. Capacity as per operation of
vessel and no. Of people on board. 60ltrs/person per day .Minimum 1day retention.It should have a visual
level display. 
sewage discharge criteria with holding tank on board? 1) 12 Nm away from nearest land. 2)Flow rate as
per approved chart. 3) No Floating or Discoloration 4) sewage special area and North america and
canada
marpol annexe 4 discharge regulations. can u discharge sewage in port? ur sewage holding
tanks are full, no reception facility available. u r in a port. what will u do? we have to
transfer this sewage to some other tk like aft peak tank and pump out once we are out at
sea. this tank should have a pumping out system.
why cannot you pump-out sewage in large quantities instantaneously?
Vessels having sewage holding tank must be provided with a sewage pumping flow diagram
(usually provided by Class for sister ship)to guide the vessel in regulating flow when pumping
sewage overboard.
a)   How Different Sewage Tests Are Carried Out. FRC, BOD, COD, ECOLI,SUSPENDED
a)How Chlorine Content Tested (Chemical Test / Color Comparator) How Much Should Be The Chlorine
Content? (0.5ppm Frc) Latest-It Should Be As Low As Possible?? Then Why Do We Add Chlorine Tablet
To The Sewage Plant??
a) Regarding Coliform Count?? What Is It??Value It Should Be?? (100cont/100ml)
STP what requirements for testing and o/b discharge told about e coliforms asked me what min value
required before disch, like as we hav 15ppm in ows told dont remeber the value but carried out test
onboard asked about BOD said dont remember i told about sea water act for california waters
requirement, but he kept on asking the minimum requirement to disc o/b
ANNEXE - V
Changes in Annex-5
Is garbage new regulation ratified by India. (said yes (unknown) )
Guidelines for garbage management ?
Garbage Management Plan - Advantages in Owners point of view..
Contents of Garbage record book? segregation of garbage.types of garbage.
Marpol annex5, new regulations. Other than the instructions for throwing overboard there is something
else in the annex 5 which gives a lot of relaxation to the owners…may be it iis not that much financially but
is still a great relief for them
Marpol AnnexeV Cargo hold wastes was found to be harmful to marine environment..what to do about it
and the port you r going says they cannot receive it..no ways to discharge it ashore...what
recommendations will you give the captian regarding these.
ANNEXE - VI
what certificate for marpol compliance?
Marpol annex VI applicable to which all ships?why requirements like above 400GT,above 130KW,etc?
Annex-VI- applies to which all ships? what are the certificates issued As per annex VI? Issued to which all
ships & What is to be done for ships less than 400 GRT? Are they allow to pollute air ?
What all the latest development in annex 6 and the new technology adopted by IMO?
Elaborate...
Regarding Marpol regulations – explain conditions in air pollution?
What are the recent Air Pollution prevention developments? What rules are being phased in for 2010 and
2016?
ODS
what are the pollutants in annexe 6? does ODS pollute the atmosphere?
ods & what is new installation means in reg 12.
what is relation between cfc and ozone layer
records kept by ce for ozone depleting substances
what are ozone depl sub, how they cause damage to us, which are the ODS, diff between R 11 n R 22
which is more harmful what record maintained onboard, where in atmosphere is ozone layer, what is the
size.....i told ozone is one of the contibutors to global warming, ODS are effecting the ozone layer causing
damage thereby which the sun rays are being tranmitted. i told halon, r11 are prohibited r 22 is less
harmful as compared to r11 asked why hc content in the formula
Marpol annex-VI reg 12 ,what is delibrate discharge of ODS , any penalty
NOx
Briefly discuss IAPP and EIAPP
From which date EIAPP certificate come in to force.
Is all engine require Nox certification? Above what power engine require Nox certification.
Nox Tier I, II, II limits
Special area for NOx -
What is a Nox technical file?
What is a nox technical code? what does it say about spare parts.
Nox reduction methods.
what is catalitic reduction method of nox reduction
What is homogeniser, What is its use and how it helps in nox reduction.
what are the advantage of delayed injection.
Working of B&W ME engine,what are the advantages,How it helps in Low load
how nox reduction is achieved in latest engines
SOx
sox ,Equipment Under Annex VI,
asked about ECA and SECA
VOC
what is VOC?more on voc
INCINERATOR
Marpol – incinerator regn.
GHG
what is NOx ,Sox .Co2?Green house gases?
Annex 6 developments? he wanted to know, in one sentence, what is SEEMP, EEDI? Attained eedi,
required eedi, reference curves. (studied from our group's file section).Attained eedi and required eedi
difference
Economical running of E/R-how to achieve?
EEDI And SMEEP .how will u calculate EEDI
CO2 indexing
What is carbon footprint? "the total sets of greenhouse gas emissions caused by an organization, event,
product or person." - Answered
What is EDP? What is EDI?
1gram of fuel burnt will give how much co2?
co2 emission and credit
why co2 is a ghg
Is IEEC certificate for old ships also? IEEC-validity
Cold Ironing
just in time
2 modern technologies for eedi nd wht precautions are being taken tp reduce these
emissions. measurements of these gases with units nd formulas.

How can co2 emissions from ships be made zero? (wants to know abt fuel cell technology
with hydrogen as fuel, wants to know wat are the problems in hydrogen productions)
GHG convention> I told UNFCC >Asked about above and on kyoto protocol > Answered with detail with
MBM, carbon credit etc 4) what are GHG? Is ozone is GHG? How GHG EFFECTS? What is the chemical
reaction for depletion of ozone layer?
Durban confrence GHG latest.
GHG EMISSIONS latest updates and for reducing CO2 what measures?? what is EEDI what is applicable
now on existing ships for compliance of IEEC??No SEEMP to be mentioned..
what is global warming, co2 how is it effecting,concept of global warming explained about fossil fuel,
plants being cut, co2 GWP -1. life of CO2 in the atmosphere. explained concept of cold counties
vegetation. heat trapped. asked how can heat rays pass down but cannot go back told gases combine
with each other effecting it
what are MBM,what are carbon credits, what measures taken to reduce co2. told about carbon credits,
asked to explain did so,told about EEDi & seemp, required and attained eedi.told about EIF. told there are
3 levels develoed, developing and funded,as per durban conf asked about indias stand on it indias stand
is no as india is a developing country. told about the next COP in doha, qatar to be held in dec how is
convention come into being,who makes it(committe),and total process until EIF, -what is HV
Then he went into eedi and eeoi calculations, reg 21 of chapter 4 annex 6, basically the formula for
required edi, also the factors affecting edi calculation ...it's the power of me at 75percent mcr load, sfoc at
tht load, conversion factor for main engine, power for ae at full sea load, it's sfoc and it's conversion factor,
then it's the capacity of the vessel and it's designed ship speed.
Co2 emissions market based methods, where did u read abt it ?
What is Energy audit? How do you manage energy efficiently in a boiler and M/E?

what is new in annex VI

What supplement to IAPP certificate to be carried?
contents of IAPP ( what is boiler status)
Equipments under Annex VI, - AC & Refrig , Main & Aux engines, Incinerator,
Marpol Annex VI certificates
MARPOL 73/78 , what is 78 protocol
Reg 3 of Marpol Anx VI,
why boiler does not need aneex 6
Hydrostatic tests with respect to MARPOL
Hydrostatic testing of LNG rule 26 appendix of MARPOL
is annex 6 for all tankers
What are the antipollution equipment onboard.
BUNKER
How is HFO made? DEFINE HEAVY GRADE FUEL OIL.

What documents does the bunker barge fellow will bring prior commencement of bunkering. Asked me
about MSDS. If bunker barge fellow is refusing to give MSDS for the bunker what is ur action.BDN NOTE
CONTAIN ( HE ASK MORE RATHER THAN SULPHUR CONTENT, QTY,PLACE,TIME OF
COMMENCEMENT, SUPPLIER ADDRESS,PH NO, RECEIVING VESSEL IMO NO AND
NAME,DENSITY,VISCOSITY,WATER CONTENT,RECEIPT NO,SUPPLIER DECLARATION)
Bunkering – How will you order bunker w.r.t. quantity quality and place of bunker and how you will you
take action in each case? Why surplus bunker is ordered? 
As a c/e how will u decide from which supplier u vl take bunker if u have three suppliers.
As a Chief Engineer, what are the various checks you will carry out before taking Bunkers?
Before taking bunkers anywhere in India what documents to be checked? Bunker supplier registration no-
is it for the supplier or for the barge? BDN contents
Documents to check prior to bunkering.
WHILE BUNKERING WHAT ALL DOCUMENTS U WILL HAVE IN UR HAND.
What is a ‘note of Protest’? letter of protest issued to whom
What are Bunker requirements? How do you procure Bunkers?
Bunker annex VI, Reg 18 fuel oil quality
What is new in oil sampling?
Bunker delivery note contents? How to check genuineness of supplier?
Commercial aspects of bunkering, as a CE your commercial concerns?
Cavitatation fuel treatment The cavitation technology is explained as a fuel emulsification process using
cavitation principles to supply water and hydrocarbon fuel in measured proportions to the
engine.Cavitation can be used in fuel treatment process. During this treatment fuel obtains additional
purification and at the same time fraction ratio is redistributing to the light fraction. The tests of such fuel
are demonstrated decreasing of soluble gum amount.Cavitational devices can increase hydrocarbon fuel
viscosity. As a result necessary heating value is decreasing and at the same time is increased fuel
spraying dispersion.
contents of bdn- why declaration of sulphur content required as per 14 n if already sulper content is
mentioned in bdn..??
Taking bunker from kochi, what all checks you will do?
Procedures for Bunkering ( supplier must be approved)
Bunkering (what code u will enter in ORB.if missed out under what code u will update)
what are the documents checked between barge & ship before bunkering?
what is bunker convention,why the bunker convention was introduced,which
Bunker convention- Any exemptions for oil tankers?- Not convinced.
what is singapore bunker convention?
Drawbacks of high density fuel
difference between sp.gravity n density??? (simon)
Procedures for Bunkering ( supplier must be approved)
Why sulphur to be checked? What is the new Sulphur percentage requirement?
Why density to be checked?
What are the standards covering the use of marine fuels? ISO 8217 standard
What are the differences between the 2005 & 2010 versions of the ISO 8217 standard?
Any recent changes in bunkering oil quality
Iso 8217 standards in full detail,what is the purpose of acid no value,(2.5g koh).is it min or max value.
combustion improvement or any adiitves additives added to fuel,how do you ensure adding it will be
compliant with marpol annex 6,where it given.
Name the various grades? Which properties have changed and what are the new values?
Define Kinematic viscosity and Dynamic Viscosity.
Bunker Fuel Oil Standards,Do u have viscosity more than 380 Cst,What is Sp gravity of 380 Cst.Problems
faced with Total ash content,Total Sediments,Al+Si content,Is it Al or Si affect on Engine..What is a
Homogeniser??
Coming to bunkering what are the paper work involved

Where all can water come from ?Explain procedure of water content testing
What else will the test report have – TBN
What else – contamination of fuel

oil pollution, inform master or chief engineer of the probable oil discharged, notify the contents with the
SOPEP locker, location of sopep locker, carry out containment, importance of identification of source of
pollution. Means of communication, be alert while bunkering and fuel transfer operations, don’t transfer
the fuel unattended, don’t gag any fuel tank self closing drain valve, location of remote stops of such
transfer pumps, keep checking sounding of all the concerned tanks, raise alarm, follow checklists, inform
bridge or chief engineer of the type of emergency, carry out drills,

What is meant by w/w and v/v? What is the Unit? an

abbreviation for "by weight," used in chemistry and pharmacology to describe the concentration of a
substance in a mixture or solution. Properly speaking, 2% w/w means that the mass of the substance is
2% of the total mass of the solution or mixture. The metric symbol g/g has the same meaning as w/w.
Latest developments in tankers /MARPOL :- Double hull construction, Alternate design of cargo tanks.
CAS requirement for tankers of 15 year or more .Enhanced Survey file to be maintained. Certificates of
chemical tanker ,Fitness certificate for carriage of noxious liquid substances in bulk ( NLS Certificate)
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why DD is required.. As per M.S. cargo ship construction and survey rules (INDIA) 1991, every
vessel has to dry dock twice in 5 years in which the intermediate dry dock should be at two and half years
but can be extended up to 3 years.
Does DD come under ISM?
Certificates which can be updated in DD only? Eg- CSSC cert, IAFC,
Surveys done in DD? CSSC, B INSP, TAIL SHAFT,PROPELLER,RUDDER, BILGE KEEL,SEA CHEST
GRATINGS, OVERBOARD VALVES,ANCHOR CHAIN CALIBRATION,ANODES,
Does renewal of IAPP need to be done in DD?
Important checks prior to dry-docking.
Instructions to crew in safeties in dry dock. Look out for any unsafe act . Fire capabilities may be reduced
and efficient fire patrol to be done .Dangers of fall, Protect any open removed guard rails.
instructions to crew in safeties in drydock

Before dry-dock what are SAFETIES & check wrt to shore connection? Drydock Electrical switchboard’
5 checks as a Chief Engineer before entering drydock

In dry-dock just before flooding you found a hole/crack in the shipside plating what will be your action
instructions to electrical officer before nd after entering DD.
What instructions C/E will give E/O a few hours before pumping out the dock?

Ship out of dry-dock SFOC is increased what all-internal checks to carry out.
incorrect or clogged flowmeter, clean the filter , fuel injection valves may be
leaking , check the fuel timing chek the chain tightness- • Take indicator cards, Check that power
developed are comparable • Check and compare scavenge air pressure with test trials, Air pressure drop
at air filters coolers and assess the need for any cleaning of air side of air cooler • Check the fuel timing •
Check the operation of VIT and confirm that linkages are free
Dry dock chief engr important duties - rudder testing - rudder drop check (he wanted me to draw the
carrier brg arrngement
How do you plan for a drydock – before, and after docking?
As a C/E what do you do when you have to pull out propeller before and after the process in a DD?
Dry dock – Hull inspection dry dock bottom inspection-– Explain (particularly looking for mussels )

Propeller checks in dry dock

What test carried out.
What types of cracks found on propeller (Internal or external)
Which test is used mostly (Dye penetrant)
How to check propeller roughness?
What is the measure for propeller roughness?
What are the checks done rudder
Why do you check jumping clearance? what does it damage.
Propeller is to be changed what will be the role of chief engineer.
give details of the propeller to the company from the makers
instructions since it is a dry-dock job and company would arranging for an emergency dry- dock chief must
ensure that if any jobs are to be done.
Keep record of fuel consumption and engine power output for future reference
Keep a record of stern tube oil seal leaks if any
Take
crankshaft deflection
Instruct the ships crew to give required assistance to dry – dock
authorities Keep handy poker gauge and
witness the propeller drop when measured by the drydock authorities
Keep the drawings concerned ready
Check the record of the dynamic balancing of the new propeller
Check the manufacturers
details of the new propeller and compare it with old propeller
Details such as- diameter, material , pitch,
Ensure that the rope guard is fitted back if removed
keep no 1 unit on TDC when
advised by the dock authorities.
Check the mating surfaces for area of contact- should be more than 90%
Ensure that the tallow grease is adequately filled up in the
cover And cover is cemented
smoothly after boxing up
Ship out of dry-dock, heavy vibrations what internal checks you will carry out.
check the tightness of the foundation bolts of M/E .
check the tightness of the pedestal bearing.
take the engine crankshaft deflection
check the tightness of the shafting couplings take the trust bearing clearance.
M/E top bracing to be checked
Tie rod tightness to be checked
Check integrity of vibration dampers and detuners if any.
check the foundation for any damage and tightness of the pedestal
bearing

Coming to dry dock, after vessel on blocks, you go in the dock, what all the things you will inspect and
look for? > Talking of propeller, what will you look for? (extent of cavitation, visible damage)> Where will
you find cavitaion (start from the tips)> How will you find out if any crack exists, where its likely to start &
what action? Dye penetrent test & ultra sound test, propagation usually start from?
AS A CHIEF ENGINEER
There is serious damage on ur vessel and ur ship has been taken to port of assylm. what all survey to be
carried out at port of assylm?
vessel off hire for six hours how will you as chief engineer defend
as chief engineer on board how will u go about for a main bearing survey (by external surveyor)??
How to conduct Annex IV survey as C/E?- not convinced
foreign flag ship to be converted to indian flag , as chief wht u will check.
As chief engineer how will you go about sea trials
ENTERING US COAST OWS NOT WORKING WHAT ACTION WILL U TAKE AS C/E
Ows found out of order reaching port action??
Sewage holding tank full ,vsl in port no reception facility what action?
propeller is to be changed what will be the role of chief engineer.
M/E breakdown in rough weather
AS C/E HOW WILL U TAKE OVER WHEN JOINING ON A NEW ENGINE SHIP.
ship is deliverd in foreign port what will you do as C/E ( 5 things)
As a C/E how will you prepare your vessel for vetting survey?
What is economic order quantity? What is your role as C/E?
CRANE BROKEN ON SHIP-WHAT ACTION.
As a C/E how will you train your staff for Ballast water management?
Life boat limit switch not functioning action as Chief Engineer ?
Liner removal of engine as Chief engineer ?
Difference between manual manoeuvring and emergence manoeuvring. What all things are bypassed and
what all not bypassed?
bunker oil spilled overboard during bunkering in a foreign port.action as ce
As C/E what will you do in annex VI
engine room crew is on strike what action will you take as the C/E?
As chief engineer what inspections you will make under load line
diesel engine driven fire pp not starting after all checks by 2nd engr .action as a ce.
me not starting while moving in terriotorial waters. Action as ce
Fire in engine room
engine room flooding what action will you take?
M/E lo sump maintained very low. what will be the consequences.

Describe the nature and the possible effects on Machinery operation of deposits which may be found on
the internal surface of exhaust gas turbocharger blades and explain how these deposits are removed?
With reference to exhaust valves of an Auxilliary engine, describe how valves are reconditioned.
Liner gauging
Timing of exhaust valve
Stuffing box
Prepare E/R for vetting inspection? (duties of c/e)
Chief Engineers Duties.
Chief engrs prep for H&M survey.
CE prep for a P&I club inspection.
Emmgy fire pump damaged not possible to rectify?what to do?
Aux machine is giving regular problems u as a newly joined c/e how to handle
Latest developments / amendments implemented by you
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STCW 78 and 95, why not STCW 78/95? Why required 95?
STCW 78- convention & 95 is amedment with introduction of code .
The main aims of the revision were:
.1 to transfer all detailed technical requirements to an associated Code;
.2 to clarify the skills and competence required;
.3 to require Administrations to maintain direct control over and endorse the qualifications of those
masters, officers and radio personnel they authorize to serve on their ships;
.4 to make Parties to the Convention accountable to each other, through IMO, for their proper
implementation of the Convention and the quality of their training and certification activities; and
.5 to have the amendments enter into force for all Parties to the Convention with the least possible delay.

Why STCW 95 divided into STCW Code?

What is STCW..Is it a convention or a code..Elaborate and tell the full form of both...what is the principle
behind making STCW 2010
What are the principles behind alternate certification in STCW 2010
Why new amendments are reqd ?
What are the significant changes
STCW 2010 waht is diff b/w 95
what is syllabus of class I as per meta manual syllabus where to find n new sylabus where to find and
whats new added
what are the aims of 4 functions of stcw(functions regarding our certification)
What is the difference between COP and COC?
Process of certification for Electrical Officers new reg: STCW 2010?

How will IMO ensure fraudulent practices are stopped.Control of seaferers cetification as per stcw
2010,how its achieved. 1.
Avoiding Certificate fraudulence – Issuance of COC only by admin
2. Developing Database for certificate status, details, competence & Medical with Controlled E-access.

all features of stcw 2010

role of c/e in stcw 2010
STCW 95 – Chief Engineer’s Role in Training.
According to STCW 95, How can you train a crew for Fire fighting?
What is C/E duties according to STCW for training of juniors & relate it with the clauses in STCW.
Trainin by u to junior(when u joined for 1st time or when they join for 1st time.)
what is mentoring programme??
What are the additional responsibilities as a C/E as per the new STCW 2010?
STCW 2010-manning requirements? new features?
Rest hrs comparision between stcw 2010 and mlc 2006( for whom are these rest hrs for -wants to hear
watchkeepers) what is the max amount of time a person can work at a stretch?
What are training requirements for teamwork, leadership and environment keepers)

What is seagull certificate?- CBT. Where is it used?- It is for on board training purpose as per STCW
MCR as per IMO. Wrt STCW / ISM

MLC
ILO - MLC
ILO 180 Convention
MLC 2006 chief engineers duty
MLC certificates(DMLC-1,DMLC-2)
MLC 2006? New features?
Crew new Facilities ? ( Regarding Owners Licence )
Court Case against you , can you join the vessel
Minimum age in MLC and MS act now? Is there any difference in age… what is that?
 LIFTING & CARGO GEAR

Q-         How would you do load test on e/r crane and chain blocks? A- dynometer take a sling and secure
it to a strong point in the engine room and between the crane hook and strongpoint connect the meter and
check the reading I told him that this is how we did it in the dry dock? He seemed happy?
Q-         How often do you check the lifting gear equipment on board your ship? A-
Validity of cert for chain blocks and crane? A- 5 YRS ? As per
COSWP 1 – 20 tons - 1.25% , 20-50ton +5ton , more than 50ton - 1.18%
What are the requirement for chain block.
How frequently they need to load tested
How will you know which chain block to be used.
Chain block test certificate comes under which legislative certification

what instructions will you give to 2/e to preparations of overhaul of engine room crane
availability of suitable time – preferably at port when it may not be required for any other
maintenance purpose. Availability if spares- wire fall with certificate of appropriate length. Follow the
makers instructions. Fill up the required checklists – such as working aloft, electrical isolation. Use safety
belt and safety gear. Check all limits and cut outs. Confirm the tightness of the clamp. Renew lube oil and
carry out greasing of all points and wire, Use sufficient manpower
Certificates? (intersected in lifting gear and material of crane wire)
how will the oiler come to know which chain block is tested & satisfactory.
BULK CARRIER
Define bulk carrier.
New bulk carrier , safety , and whats new in new bulk carrier
What is Supramax and Handymax? abt dwt also Supramax is normally for bulk carriers...
Bulk carrier construction.
water ingress system where all fitted? bulk carrier cargo hold alarms what height and asked me there is
already bilge alarm is fitted, but still why do u need fit this additional level detector why? I told him about
the rate of ingress, but he was not satisfied.
dewatering system
what was the reason of sudden losses of bulk carriers in 1990
Bulk carrier safeties? What are the latest in Bulk Carrier Safety?
what checks are done before loading iron ore as cargo in bulk carriers?
Bulk carrier loading and unloading code??guidlines for master and terminal operator??
What is Imsbc code
CONTAINER
what is teu in container ship
What are the new safeties related to container
container TYPES & material
Container ship construction.
Container,types and material
OIL TANKER
1)Type of ships sailed AFRAMAX?? abt freight rate assesement and gave reference abt worldscale..
1) type of tankers. Have told him about various grades with there DWT. Panamax , Suezmax??Whats
AFRAMAX?
ALL ABOUT VETING INPECTION
crude oil tanker and product tankers .which is more dangerous and why.
What is the Difference between VLCC and ULCC
differentiate between a product and crude oil tanker
A tanker is a ship designed to transport liquids in bulk.
1. A Tanker that carries oil in its crude form, as obtained from the Earth, is called a
“Crude oil Tanker”. Ans; product tanker oil tanker engaged in carrying oil other than crude oil is
termed product tanker .
2. A wide range of products are carried by Tankers, including:
Hydrocarbon products such as oil, LPG, and LNG , Chemicals, such as ammonia, chlorine, and
styrene monomer Wine Fresh water These ships are called “Product Carriers”
What are the new safeties related to a oil tankers
CLC and Fund Convention
IMDG Code
What are PSSA (Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas)?
FSA (simon)
ISGOTT (simon)
TMSA (simon)
CHEMICAL TANKER
CLASSIFICATION OF CHEMICAL TANKERS
framo hydraulic pipe bursted , how u will order.
How will you align deep well pump
diff bet product tanker and chemical tanker pump room.
framo purging and how to decide condition of seals.
Difference between Bch and ibc code
what are the Different NLS ,why renamed to XYZ, OS.
Difference between noxious liquid and chemicals (carried in chemical tankers)
3. A chemical tanker is a type of tanker designed to transport chemicals in bulk. chemical tanker a ship
constructed for the carriage in bulk of any liquid product listed in chapter 17 of IBC code ( international
bulk chemical code) Ocean-going chemical tankers generally range from 5,000 metric tons of
deadweight (DWT) to 40,000 DWT in size, which is considerably smaller than the average size of other
tanker types due to the specialised nature of their cargoes and the size restrictions of the port terminals
where they call to load and discharge. Chemical tankers normally have a series of separate cargo tanks
which are either coated with specialised coatings such as phenolic epoxy or zinc paint, or made from
stainless steel. The coating or cargo tank material determines what types of cargo a particular tank can
carry: stainless steel tanks are required for aggressive acid cargoes such as sulfuric and phosphoric acid,
while 'easier' cargoes - e.g. vegetable oil - can be carried in epoxy coated tanks. Chemical tankers often
have a system for tank heating in order to maintain the viscosity of certain cargoes - typically this system
consists of a boiler which pumps pressurized steam through so-called 'heating coils' - stainless steel pipes
- in the cargo tanks, thus transferring heat into the cargo which circulates in the tank by convection. Many
modern chemical tankers feature double hull construction and have one tank for each pump with separate
piping, which means that each tank can load a separate cargo without any mixing. Tank cleaning after
discharging cargo is a very important aspect of chemical tanker operations, because tanks which are not
properly cleaned of all cargo residue can adversely affect the purity of the next cargo loaded. Before tanks
are cleaned, it is very important that they are properly ventilated and checked to be free of potentially
explosive gases.

PASSENGER SHIP
GAS CARRIER
Direct and Cascade refrigeration systems used in Reliquefication plant of LPG carriers?
Gas Carriers/Tankers/ Chemical Tankers – what’s so special about Pumps used for stripping?
difference between LPG and LNG,why LNG not carried in LPG.
What is the sealing arrangement provided for the gas (LNG) and fuel side?
what precaution to take on lpg/c to enter the port
GAS CARRIER PURCHASE
What are the pressures at different stages of LPG gas compressors?
what certificate is need to carry on gas carrier - COF
How is LPG vapours generated in tanks on a LPG carrier taken care of?
With respect to LNG carriers how does a DFD engine work?
What type of cargo tank did your ship have? How will you carry out an inspection of an LPG cargo tank
and what are the locations and types of damage that can be expected?
Differentiate between the IGC code & the GC code. Name the amendments to the GC code. Is the GC
Code mandatory or optional?
What are the damage assumptions in the IGC code?
What is ISGOTT? Is it related to Gas tankers or Oil tankers?
What is SIGTTO?
Who is benefited most by SIRE vetting? What is the purpose? What is OCIMF? What are oil majors?
What is the firefighting medium used on deck on Gas carriers & Chemical Tankers?
What is DCP? Is DCP the same as DP? What is the chemical formula of DCP?
What is the maintenance routine for DCP systems? What is the propellant? Why is Nitrogen used instead
of CO2 as propellant?
You are required to carry out hotwork on the deck of an LPG carrier. How will you go about it? What
preparations have to be made? Why is permission required from the company? Is there any statutory
requirement stating that you have to ask the Company
Tell me regulation for igg
what is grt and what is dwt? why dwt is important for tankers and grt is important for any other vessels
pump room safeties and went in to detail about ventilation system and location of suction and gas
detection system explain and type?
hot work on deck preparation? safeties? procedure?
who issues permit?
zones on tanker define , explain.
gas freeing procedure?
i told temp diff, tank const, as per IGC code.. not happy
gav hint critical temp and pressure.
gav the definition, asked to explain
explained with tank and no of plants to bring temp down wrt temp press... not
gas carrier damage stability
told about side n bottom damage
2) diff between LNG & LPG i told temp diff, tank const, as per IGC code.. not happy gav hint critical temp
and pressure. gav the definition, asked to explain explained with tank and no of plants to bring temp down
wrt temp press... not happy
3) gas carrier damage stability told about side n bottom damage
4) what medium used on deck for gas carriers for FF told dry powder, asked why n why not dcp, what
propellent used told due to electrostatic effect asked for diff between dry powder n dcp told cabonates n
bicarbonates
what medium used on deck for gas carriers for FF >told dry powder >asked why n why not dcp, what
propellent used >told due to electrostatic effect >asked for diff between dry powder n dcp -told cabonates
n bicarbonates
Hydrostatic testing of LNG rule 26 appendix of MARPOL

1 . Started off with the Types of ships which I had done, on being told abt LPG ships, he started off with
difference in LNG and LPG, went deep into the difference. Basically he wanted to hear that LPG is heavier
than air and LNG is lighter than air. Over tht,on being compressed and liquified, LPG reduces by a
volumetric factor of 250 and LNG by 600. Then had discussion on cng and LNG as fuel.went deep into
critical temp of propane, butane and LNG. Also the relative vapour density of propane being 1.55 and tht
of butane being 2.0. for LNG it's 0.55.
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convention
Free In and Out (FIO) means that the carrier is NOT responsible for the cost of loading and
unloading goods onto/from the vessel.
hague visby & hamburg rules differences
Hague-Visby Rules. Responsibilities and Rights of Shipper and Carrier. which documents are
required as per Hague-Visby Rules.

Hamburg Rule - what extra coverage is provided in hamburg rule which is not in Hague,
charter PARTY
What is a Charter Party ? types of charterer party.
what is development in charter party
What is laytime, Laycan, deadfreight, back freight, NOR,demurrage, Layday?
What is frieght forwarding, Who is a freight forwarder?
Describe ‘back freight’, LDF, Registration, Casualty report
Explain Demurrage and despatch.For despatch.. if the owner is arriving early and there is early loading
despatch is to be given by owner to charterer,then why should he come early,he can come late so that he
doesnt have to pay the despatch..explain the reasoning thereof.
A ship is on bareboat charterer. What r your responsibilities toward the owners.

what is affreightment
Ans; contract of affreightment is an agreement between a charterer and a shipowner, disponent owner or
carrier for the carriage of a specified (and often large) quantity of specified goods between specified
places, over a specified (and usually long) period of time, by vessels of a type and size stipulated by the
charterer, but which are nominated by the owners. The goods to be carried and the total period are clearly
defined, but the shipment dates may be approximate, often giving an even spread of shipments over the
period (which may, for example, be 12 months). A stated minimum quantity must usually be loaded each
voyage, with a “more-or-less” margin at the option of either the charterers (MOLCO) or the owners
(MOLOO). the owners agree to transport an agreed volume of cargo over a specified period; the
charterers nominate cargoes and loading dates; the owners nominate suitable vessels.
BOL
Mate's receipt and BOL
on what basis a master will sign the B/L n wat all to check
What is B/l? explain clean and dirty B/L?
Clean bill of lading, Open bill of lading
Bill of lading and its contents?
In a bareboat charter if goods were sold midway, what will happen to B/L? Co
BOL details..........What is PSN / UN NOs etc. proper shipping names, un nos.- hazardous
material classification

AVERAGE - GENERAL & PARTICULAR

What is GA? State compensations available for Machinery damage under GA (Various clauses)
When is the GA claimed?
York Antwerp rules? This is regarding General average act.
Interpretation Rule - in York Antwerp
GA/PA explain with one example.
What is total constructive loss and average adjuster function ?
compulsary insurance.
What is actual loss? Partial loss?
What is total constructive loss and average adjuster function ?
FUNDAMENTALS OF INSURANCE
marine insurance types.
What is open policy, blanket policy, floating policy, what type of insurance do they fall?
What are different types of warranties?
Whats reinsurance , market insurance?
What is cesser clause, Lien clause?
If a ship is sailing without any cargo insurance, what are its risks and liabilities?
If D/G is damaged how will you go as C/E about making a claim
what are deductibles ? if rs 25000 and deductible are rs 23000 then will u claim insurance and from
whom.
Who are the Underwriters in India?
Under what circumstances is the crew negligence covered under insurance.
my ship is a brand new one and it is not registered anywhere and you as charterer will you load cargo on
my ship? No
what is act of god
force Majuro
What is Rider Clause? How useful is it?
Mandatory Insurance For ship
HULL & MACHINERIES
How do u choose an Insurance company for your shipping company?
HPM Insurance? Marine Hull insurance, Marine Hull policies are usually time policies, the maximum
period of insurance usually being 12 months. It covers loss/damage suffered to a ship and machinery of
vessel.
What are the worldwide Hull & machinery insurance? Its abt Navigation Limit
What is institute time clause, different types.
What is Inch Maree clause?
In an Insurance survey for Machinery breakdown, how much % is clear?
What do you understand by “Sue and Labour” clause
What are different Hull & Machinery policies?
If D/G is damaged how will you go as C/E about making a claim Hull and machinery insurance deals with
this type claim. Inform full details of incident and all relevant class survey reports
T/C exploded , 3rd and 4th injured , wht claims and how u will take care of all the parties involved.
P&I
what covers are provided by P&I clubs?
What are P&I Clubs? History of P&I clubs? P&I
Clubs insurance. Shipowners take P&I insurance cover in respect of third party liabilities and expenses
arising from owning ships or operating ships as principals. An insurance mutual, a Club, provides
collective self insurance to its members.
P&I club, role , functions , policies?
How funds are collected in P&I clubs, what is pooling
Is P&I Insurance transferable when ownership changes?
What is P& I club? What are policies not covered under p & I ?
P &I club: what is water craft liability and uninsured boaters coverage?
pollution ( local P&I) , 1/4th is not giving what will you do
During a port stay, you called a shore gang to carry out hot work on your vessel. There was an explosion
resulting in the deaths of 3 shore staff and 2 ship’s staff. The explosion also caused damage to a vessel
moored nearby. How and by whom will the damage be paid for? What documents must you provide as
Chief Engineer?
Why would P&I and H&M Insurance pay for such damage caused by mistakes or negligence of ship’s
crew?
what is landon pool
4. type of insurance , Ans;
Marine Insurance can be divided into FOUR sections: 1. HULL & MACHINERY 2. CARGO 3. P&I 4.
THIRD PARTY LIABILITY ( P&I club,FOR PASSENGERS, CLC and COFR,BLUE CARD,)
Marine Cargo insurance The insurance of goods in transit from
one place to another by any single mode or combined modes of sea, rail, road, air and inland waterways.
Under marine cargo, export and import shipments, including air and registered post as well as goods in
transit by rail/ road/ air/ post can be insured.

COLLISION INSURANCE
Describe COLREG.
collision , insurance , sistership clause
Collision between Chemical tanker and Oil tanker. cargo oil, bunker oil pollution from oil tanker, chemical
pollution and bunker pollution from chemical tanker, 2 person from each tanker died due to collision and 2
more person from each tanker jumped to save them and they also died. SO what are the liabilities and
under what convention?
LIABILITIES & INSURANCES
definition of liabilities
What is third party Insurance?
what is third party? third party liability – definition and example
WHAT IS THE CASE WHEN OWNER CAN EXONERATE HIS LIABILITY FROM THE CLC CLAIM ans
. willfull misconduct of third party.
CLC/ FUND no P&I cover
various oil covers provided for ships? Persistance oil - Crude oil, FO, HDO & Lub Oil
insurance- for chem and oil tanker,given a scenario of bunker n cargo oil spill..what comes into
play..bunker convention,HNS convention,
Difference between CLC and FUND Convention. What are their limits of Liability?
CLC and P&I differences.
types Insurance on tankers
Any special insurance for chemical tankers?
Passenger Liability and compensation treaty.
certificate in passnger ship, what are the insurance in passnger ship

In USA unlimitted Liability how Owner will pay ? For trade to the United States, one has to make sure
their ship complies with the special US Coast Guard regulations for US waters and in particular the OPA
90 (Oil Pollution Act, 1990) and COFR (Certificate of Financial Responsibility) requirements. Such a
certificate is issued under the provision of CLC convention and is issued by the P&I clubs.
CLC convention : International convention on Civil Liability for oil pollution damage 1969. It ensures
compensation to persons who suffer oil pollution damage resulting from maritime causalities in case of oil
pollution. Payable by ship owner, who in turn insure themselves with P & I clubs.max limit million SDR
(special Drawing Rights)
FUND convention: CLC funds were not sufficient in case of large tanker pollution. And a fund was
instituted to relive ship owners and additional compensation to victims. Limit 300 SDR . Fund contribution
from all major oil importers above 150 million gallon. Supplementary FUND over and above FUND
convention. It is third tier protection. Limit 750 million This convention is optional and India has not ratified
this.
What all insurances a dry ship should carry. I told him about H&M, Cargo insurance and bunker
convention. He went in depth in bunker convention.
Whether it covers pollution caused by lube oil or not.- Yes
What all it covers. it covers Bunker Oil & any Hydrocarbon Mineral Oil including Lubricating oil
used or unused and residues of ship's operation.
Under what circumstances insurance Claim can be raised
If a container Fell down, who will pay - Cargo Insurer
SALVAGE & SCOPIC
What is SCOPIC, how will you get it technically?
WHO can sign LLOYDS OPEN FORM other than MASTER? Owner
compensation regieme
ADMIRALITY LAW
admirality law in brief
difference between maritime law and marine law
arbitration explain
What is Legislation of Maritime Shipping?
tonnage tax
define affidavit
Ans; an affidavit is a formal sworn statement of fact written down signed by the declarant (who is also
known as affiant and witnessed as to the varsity of the affiant signature) by a taker of oath such as notary
public,
LIEN & MORTGAGES
What is a maritime lien.what r the different kinds of liens..If you have a lien with somebody and he is not
paying you for a long time and you discover that he has cheated on the good will..how much time you can
wait for him to settle your dues and what procedures legally thereafter
4 types of Lien. Describe them.
what is the difference between maritime lien and mortgage?
How do you mortgage a ship? How do you take a ship out of mortgage?
what is rem ; in res
FYNANZE, ECONOMY & BUSINESS
Who finances the Shipping Companies?
If you want to buy a scrap ship, do you get finance? Yes
How to know the standard of a ship?
BUDJET - capital expenses, running expenses, voyage expenses, unexpected expenses
WRECK
Describe wreck.
Difference Between wreck and Salvage

What is a contract… explain different types of contracts…( one example I will tell to help you…
Void contract…it is a contract which will become void if some conditions are satisfied…say other
Examples)
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Inventory management & techniques,. explain in detail.
modern management techniques. inventory mgmt
Spares Inventory, effective ways of using spares?
what are the essential features of ovality management plan?
engine room crew is on strike what action will you take as the C/E?
What are the essential features of quality management system? 5 key points
As a chief engineer how will you motivate a JE not willing to work
How will you motivate E/R crew?
Conflict management onboard? how do you motivate your crew members?
What type of Management does Interpersonal conflicts call for?
What is Crisis and Crowd management?-Answered
Modern Mngmt Theory. Organisational behavior ?
Interpersonal relationship give an example and any model and explain.
organisational behaviour including multi national appraisal techniques
modern techniques used for apparisal.
Regarding interpersonal relationship elaborate on emotional quotient
what is organisational behaviour, can you relate it to ism (yes)
crew management technique discussion
wat are different kind of stresses on board. I answered Him 2 types- Acute & crohnic.  how as chief engr
vil u deal vit des stresses. 

Ship is going through various breakdown , too much work load , how to manage rest hour and job.
What role does a computer play in running of ships?
Fitter is a good worker but adament,how to tackle him.
what is modern management techniques
What is organizational behavior?
What if multinational crew is not happy.... what d closed and open system and details ...where feedback is
necessary...
modern mngmt techniques to handle multi national crew.

2nd engineer is incompetent wt action u will take I said meeting with him, explain if after that any unsafe
act, log entry, asked where i said Official log book How u find out he is incompetent I said Company SMS
define specific duties and responsibilities if he is not able to full fill he is incompetent.
A chief has taken an strict action against 4/E, together signed off, after 4/E complained against C/E how
will you defend yourself.

how will you motivate a multinational crew

use simple English and hand symbol respect their cultures praise good behaviour
pat on back povide monetary incentives fair appraisal, promotion use common language
food is served without descrimination means of recreation, CD’s and magazines of their nationality
provide good working atmosphere conduct social gathering, parties provide equal oppurtuinities
recognize hard work
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How may type of ship as per solas
Definition of Passenger ship and cargo ship

What is special Personnel “Special personnel” means all persons who are not passengers or
members of the crew (or children of under one year of age) and who are carried on board in connection
with the special purpose of that ship or because of special work being carried out aboard
that ship.
• Wherever in the SPS Code, the number of special personnel appears as a parameter it should include
the number of passengers carried on board which may not exceed 12

what is one specific item on board that can say that your ship is SOLAS compliant.( he doesn't wants to
know @ safety certificate, according to him there are two plans and in some ships two books are
maintained administrative approved based on which u can say that the ship is solas compliant, one of the
book and or plan he revealed was life saving appliance plan and or life saving booklet, but for fire control
plans he simply denied. this was the crux factor in determining my passing , he said you dont know the
heart and soul of shipping so he cant take risk and sent me as a chief engineer ashore.) Is it Ship Security
Plan
 CLASS 1 ORAL EXAMINATION – ABERDEEN
(Collected and Compiled by Kenny)
2.Material - What is brenelling ,what is creep
5. What do you mean by redundancy in steering gear
16.   Suspected crack in diesel oil tank how would you as ch/engg go about in repairing it.. what
all checks would you do?
FUEL
what are catalytic fines
6. what is cetane no.
8. What is limitation on f.o.
9. What is compatibility? You heard about it? We do compatibility test on board. FOBAS kit . Fuel should
not mixed with other fuel.
10. Bacteria in F.O. how will you come to know ? Ans: Smell
11. How you will clean the tank Ans: COSWP, Risk assessment, PPE, inform duty officer, shore help,
toxic gas etc

TURBO CHARGER
8. What type of scavenging?
9. What are the different type of scavenging?
10.What are the advantages of Uniflow and Loop flow scavenging.
7.What are the different types of turbo charging? Ans: pulse and constant pressure
2. Last main engine what type of turbocharger
3. What difference in Mitsubishi & BBC
4. What is the procedure to remove rotor in Mitsubishi
5. From which side rotor removed.
9. If turbocharger not water washed for long time will you do water washing?

22. Start air explosion how it can occur? What are the safeties? Where they located
1. Crank case inspection
3. Bottom end bolt inspection
4. how much elongation allowed (Ans: no elongation, have refer to manufactures instruction for special
instruction. also study drawing of bottom end bolt, he may ask to draw)
5. Liner material
6.Why tangential bore cooling required?
10. What checks you do on liner after overhaul
12. In liner what is wear rate? Max wear? Type of wear from new to used liner
13. If piston is sized action as a chief engineer
14. Asked about removal of seized piston
15. Why 4 stroke fails more than 2 stroke
16. What factor lead to failure of bottom end bolt
17. If bed plate crack what action you will take
20. Why tie bolt in two stroke and not in 4 stroke
21. Function of pinching screw
24. Asked about liner material and function of each component in the pearlitic cast iron.
5. What type of exhaust valve (Spring actuator or air spring actuator)
6. What are the ME shut downs?
7. What are the ME slow downs?
11.What are the precautions to be taken during taking ME performance
12.How will check Power (power calculation)
13.If one unit power is less what will you do?
2. Liner checks, defects and how will you check wear rate
15. How will you calculate power other than electronic power calculation.
16. Fuel oil consumption? Indicator cards? Power calculations?
17. Crank case inspection and how will you check crack, where they occur?
35. Why do you check ME crank shaft deflection.
36. Any other instances you will check crank shaft deflection other than normal routine.
37. Why will you check crank shaft deflection after grounding
18. After grounding what checks to be done

11. Function of cylinder lub oil

14.When cylinder lub oil injected, during compression (upward) stroke or power (downward) stroke
15. Cylinder oil feed rate (for running in, manoeuvring and normal running)
16.Properties of cylinder lub oil
12. lub and fuel oil contamination how you will detect and on board cleaning
3. TBN how Sox will affect and cylinder oil properties

BOILER
17.Duration of boiler survey
18.What type of survey's done on boiler (Internal & External)
19. Reason for boiler tube failure
20. If boiler water chloride level goes high what is the reason (looking for sea water ingress due
to dump condenser leaking)
21.How will you prepare boiler for survey
22. What inspection carried out on boiler
22 What is flame impingment
23. What are the boiler mountings (looking specially for salinometer)
24. How will you set boiler safety valve
25. What will you check after setting safety valve
AC & REFRIGERATION
13. What are the fault in AC & Refrigeration system
46. What is comfort Zone (Air conditioning system )
47. What is the disease caused by air conditioning system.
10. comfort zone? Ligionella bacteria
48. What are the precaution taken to prevent above
49. In refrigeration do you know what is hot gas blowing?
50. If oil separator of the refrigeration plant malfunctioning, what will happen
51. What will you do as c/e in case above problem.

7. Steering gear regulation and checks

8. what is pilsom mark
9. antifouling paint regulation
14. What is risk assessment
17.  Enclosed space entry and permit to work and risk assessment for diesel oil tank?

19. LSA & ISSC

2. Are you aware of the IG system
3. Why is it used
4. Procedure to be followed for tank entry (cargo tank), although it is over looked by the mate, what all
things can concerned you as c/e? Ans: The job however urgent certain
procedure is to be followed as per the company policy. Risk assessment to be done, PTW completed,
check list will be strictly adhered to. The tank first purged with IG.
5. Stopped between why purged with IG, why not directly start venting with blower? Ans: flammability
diag. explained verbally
6. OK Continue Ans to 4 permit to entry posted at entry, emergency equipment, emg. First aid kit &
evacuating arrangements made. Communication tested. Man enter will take portable O2 meter & venting
will be on continuously.
19. Have you ever carried boiler water test? Why do we do? Why chlorides high? How to rectify? How
scales are formed? Why do you dose phosphates? How can corrosion take place in boiler?
20. When apart from routine you’ll carry out blow down & scum blow down & what the difference between
the two? Ans: Blow down from bottom, scum from top. Apart from routine blow down for survey & scum
if suspected oil ingress
27. What PMD system do you follow
28. Can you give the an over view of the system
29. Relation between survey and PMS
2. Lifting equipments used in c/case inspection
11.Bulk CO2 draw diagram

ELECTRICAL
electrical- draw any electrical circuit diagram and explain.
how do you check insulation test of steering motor. (he wants space heater disconnected before
proceeding megger test)
Normal electrical defects/problems on board & IR test/ if low insulation D.O. transfer pump how to
repair/rectify (Explain about clean motor, with electro solve, all precautions, COSWP, Risk assessment
EIC)
Hv/lv system on your last ship?
Q-         How would you carry out maintainence work on hv system on board your ship? A- I
told him about the checklist ?(basically if you read halls the last pages of the book you would know all
about HV systems)
Permit to work and checklist of have system?
IR minimum and maximum
Precaution to be taken for IR
Permit to work and checklist of hv system?
6. Air gap in alternator?
 Singapore Maritime Academy
Class 2 & 1 Engineer CoC
Oral Examination for Class 1 and 2
(Marine Engineer Officers) Certificate of Competency

Marine Diesel Engines/Marine Steam Plants

Safe and efficient operation and maintenance of main and auxiliary and control systems
Detection of machinery malfunction, location of faults and action to be taken to prevent damage
Determination of shaft power, analysis and interpretation of information obtained from monitoring
equipment, or by use of equipment on board
Fail safe devices, safety devices fitted for the prevention of damage
Temporary and permanent repairs in the event of breakdown
Periodic examination of the working parts and examinations
Model Questions
Draw and explain VIT (B&W).
Draw shafting arrangement
How to make out if shaft is misaligned. How to detect misalignment at sea. What can be done if there is
a misalignment?
When there one M/E unit temp high and the T/C surges what will your action be and what will you look
for?
One unit temp high just as you leave port. What can be the reason (The answer expected is that the temp
will naturally be high as the ship is manoeuvring).
M/E Manoeuvering diagram – draw and explain.
C/S bolt failure – why common in 4 stk engines and not so in 2 stk engines?
ME running (out at sea) and suddenly the underpiston space high temp alarm rings and the engine slows
down. When investigated, no problem, all parameters normal. When speed increased, again same thing
happens. Why? The engine is B&W, 8 months old (The answer might be that the exhaust v/v is opening
late due to a faulty non return valve in the actuator).
Power calculation of engines
Draw the draw card and explain if the pmax low. What various cause should be.
Fuel p/q timing. Draw the diagram and explain preparation precaution and step by step to check fuel p/q
timing.
Pre-planning for performance monitoring.
Explain – power calculation
Crankcase inspection – in details.
Main engine turns on starting air, reaches air cut rpm – but does not fire
Determination of TDC when there is no flywheel marks
Loaded parts of different bearings?
Opening up of main bearing & precautions
Performance sheet of a yanmah generator – evaluate
Oil mist detector – operating principle
Action in case of OMD alarm.
Various buttons, switches of oil mist detector
How to check the generator fuel oil timing.
Performance of G/E data sheet and evaluate.
Explain what is VIT.
Write M/E all safety devices
How to test oil mist detector, overspeed trip, crank are relief door, LO low pressure trip with the circuit
diagram
How to prevent engine from scavenge fire
For exhaust v/v spring air - what are the back up is there
Main bearing survey
Crasshead pin damage what you will do as C/E
Shaft coupling one of the bolt is broken what action you will take
Construction features of holding down bolts
How many ways to find out shaft power including 4 stroke engine
Factors affecting M/E performance
Construction features of 1 con doctor and how it works
For scaverge air temp how to find out dew point
Give the main engine safety features (classify alarms, slowdowns, trips and others)
How can the engine get overloaded? (causes & symptoms)
What are different cards & diagrams? Give purposes for each.
How will you determine fuel pump faulty?
B&W engine timing check? (lead)
Give reasons for turbocharger surging and actions to be taken as soon as you come to know at sea?
Also describe trouble shooting
Draw B&W & sulzer fuel pump & explain. Explain VII and range for VIT in B&W and reasons.
Write down all the planning that you will do for unit o'haul tomorrow
Why is it very important to do power calculation of an engine
How to ascertain that the liner calibration tool is accurate? What are the important clearances to be
measured during unit o'haul.
How are crank shafts manufactured. During crank case inspection, what are the things you will check on
the crank shaft? (Looking for Reference marks on the web & journal).

Boilers
Operation, maintenance, periodic inspections
Failures and repairs at sea
Boiler water treatement
Boiler tube leaking, how you will find out which tube is leaking, even through their having 1000 tube
Cross section of boiler in your Ship
Evaporation rate
How to test boiler safety devices with circuit diagram
·         Boiler stopped at low low water level
What would be your action.
How will you check Tube Leakage
What inspection to be carried out on Boiler water side and smoke side.
Difference between a safety valve and a relief valve

If a boiler tube is leaking, what is the conventional method of finding out the leaky tube? (The ship is out at
sea and the boiler has “10000s of tubes” and the leaky one is somewhere in the middle of the tube bank).
Types of boiler tube corrosion
Prepare 4th Engr for boiler water circ pump survey.
Draw a boiler with all mountings (from your last ship).
T/G interlock and L.O low pressure interlocks, how to test?
Draw safety valve. why drain is kept below the spring. how this drain water is drain from V/V body.
material for V/V body seat, spindle, and others. why V/V body made by cast steel
No water on board. You are 2 weeks away from the nearest port. Will you use sea water in the boiler? If
so what precautions will you take?
BLR safety value setting.
BLR chemical treatment and what chemical to be used and what value should it be.
BLR casing if crack – what to do.
Boiler combustion control
Position of Boiler gauge glass and water level controllers and relationship between settings.
Boiler corrosion.
Why do water treatment.
How to check the boiler tube leakage and procedure on how to plug the tube.
Boiler survey.
Explain preparations for Boiler Survey Safety precautions and procedure & areas
Give onboard Boiler tests and reasons for the test. Scenario: Both P alkalinity and Chloride content
dropping. Give reason? ( tube leakage)
Draw & explain all types of boiler atomisers
Draw & explain boiler feed water system. Draw & explain control system circuit for boiler feed water
controller
You have found lot of water in service tank. What is your action. Your superintendent insists that you
repair the steam coil leakage. How will you go ahead with the repair. (Looking for draining, isolating the
tank and steam coil, air testing of steam coil to confirm leakage, enclosed space entry procedure, gas free
certificate, ships safety officer, hotwork permit and inspection tank by classification society surveyor after
repair). (Informing Master Bridge ).
Cascade Tank - Looking for draining (Scumming) and finding the fault. Looking for various possibilities,
how can water enter to settling tank/service tank.

General
Principles involved with operation of :
a)    Pumps, pumping systems
b)    Steering gears, stabilizers
c)    Thrust block, shafting, stern tubes, propellers, shipside fittings
d)    Cargo handling equipment & deck machinery
e)    Refrigeration machines, refrigerants, insulation of holds
Draw steering gear system follow up and non follow up from bridge to steering.
Explain the emergency operation mode of steering from diagram.
Steer gear draw N.F.U. system and explain
What is feed back.
What is the function of Auxiliary Ram and Cylinder
What are the steering requirement for tankers.
Centrifugal pump – draw and explain (with and without diffuser ring).
Draw and explain vane type steering gear. Explain sealing arrangement of the vanes.
Plate type coolers – draw gasket sealing arrangement.
Draw steering gear. single phasing – Regulation. by pass DV/V - Isolating V/V why & how works
Draw and explain sewage plant.
Draw and explain both types of fuel pumps.
Draw steering gear system including from bridge to rudder and explain principle.How to do with
emergency steering.How to purge air.
Refrigerant System draw diagram and explain. How to change refrigerant. air in the system. cold room
temp not coming down.
Steering system in details. Single failure concept. Draw (50%) from transmitted upto rudder with single
failure concept.
Sluggish action of steering gear
How to do Air Compressor Survey
What are the safety devices fitted and how to test them with circuit diagram
2nd stage safety v/v lifting why
Factors affecting volumetric efficiency
What are the setting pressure of air relief v/v & LO pressure relief v/v.
Draw a steering gear system with single failure requirements - from wheel house to steering gear platform
including electrical circuit (trasmilter, receiver
Explain PPt mechanism
Draw a by pass v/v and how it works
Draw central cooling system, advantage & disadvantage
How to protect the cooler from corrosion
Draw the refrigeration circuit and explain in detail the importance of each equipment, safety devices, cut
outs, etc. Short cycling causes & symptoms, charging of refrigerant - precautions & procedures.
Disadvantage of gas charging?
Draw hydraulic circuit for deck winch & explain.
Draw strg gear & explain. Reasons for sluggish movement of rudder
Steering Gear System (H Ram - 50% Torque) Diagram & its operation, alarm system

Draw steering gear mechanisem. (Electrohydrolic, with electrical transmitter and receiver) and explain.
Explain the function of by pass valves, shock relief valves, line relief valves and how they work. (Looking
for prevention of hydraulic locking locking by pass valves during stand still/dead circuit/ship in port).

Materials
Properties, heat treatment & suitability.
What is forging? Types of crankshafts, their advantages and disadvantages.
Heat treatment processes. An example for each component on board
Materials for major components of diesel engine with composition (%)
Materials for sea water system
Material of fuel oil high pressure pipe
What is forging, case hardening, Alloy
How will you carry out Cast Iron welding to cracked pump base onboard? Give also precautions?
Give propeller materials for modern cargo ship including names of alloying materials and the heat
treatments given. Also reason for each alloying material
Welding material - why more prone to corrosion
Ship Materials. why mild steel is used. properties of HTS. Diff. between HTS & mild steel.
heat treatment process. properties of C.Iron. Diff. types of steel and percentage of carbon in it.
What kind of heat treatment for crankshaft?
What is corrosion? How may types of corrosion? How corrosion takes place? What is oxygen pilting?
Where in the engine room or what are the areas in engine room where corrosion can take place (other
than deck). (Looking for definition, flow of OH ions and pitting of anode).
What is heat treatment? Where it is applied in machineries? What is forging? Why it is done and its
advantages? What is surface hardening? Where it is done? Draw different types of crank shafts? (Fully,
Semi, Forged, Welded).

Lubricating oils
Significance and measurement of viscosity.
Aspects and prevention of oil deterioration, additives.
L.O analysis from the chart. What actions do you recommend as a chief engineer.
Cylinder lub oil property
Specification of crank case oil
Crank-case LO contamination. Causes & action
Steps you will take to keep main Engine Lub. Oil in good condition
How as 2nd Engineer you will maintain lubricating oil onl your ship? (Looking for care taking from
bunkering, purifying, onboard tests and lab reports with spectrographic analysis).
You have mentioned previously that malfunction of purifier can also lead to oil contamination? How it is
possible. Draw & explain purifier bowl. Gravity disc, point of oil entry and exit.

Fuel Oils
Types, specifications, storage, removal of impurities
Fuel characteristics and combustion
·         If you get a very bad fuel in your last bunker, how will you manage on board.
·         What are the Standard ISO 1287 RMH 55 limitations for various FO contents (eg. PS : Gravity,
Viscosity, Flash Point, Carbon Residue, Vanadium aluminium, Water Content Sulphur Ash) and their
effect on engine if exceeding values.
·         What is the effect of Low Sulphur fuel on engine.
·         What all consideration you will keep in mind before ordering Bunker
·         Effect of Pour Point on Handling Fuel.
·         How to treat fuel oil. What is the effect about various component.
·         How is the purifier to treat the oil.
·         List down fuel oil specification and problems encountered with fuel oil.
·         Bunker specification. How to remove catalytic fines from fuel.
·         HFO service Tank Drain v/v chocked, how to repair it with necessary safety precaution
·         What's viscosity Index?
·         You have found a lot of water in fuel oil settling tank. What is your action.
·         You have found oil in cascade tank. What is your action.
·         What are the connections (fittings) in a settling/service tank. Name them.

Electrotechnology
AC/DC machines/motors: Construction, operation, maintenance and protective devices
Elementary electronics
Electrical measuring instruments
Transformers, distribution systems, ac/dc shipboard installations
Protective devices, fuses, circuit breakers, earth lamp. Insulation and insulation testing.
Draw a switchboard distribution system and explain.
Regulation for the M.S.B. according to SOLAS
Explain how the steering motors are fed from the M.S.B.
Steering gear power in emergency. What are the steering gear motor protection.
Emergency generator. How it is connected to M.S.B (also the shore connection).
Duration of transitional batteries
Duration of Emergency generator power supply.
2 generators are running in parallel. One starts to shift load on the other. What can be the reason.
When an ACB does not close what can the reasons be?
Star and delta starting arrangement (with aux contacts) – draw and explain.
Earth Fault lamp. Draw diagram explanation
Emergency battery supply emerging power supply regulation requirement.
Blackout. What’s cause. What to do. How is the sequence going on.
Megger testing
Why star delta connection. Draw the star delta circuit diagram with protection device
How many ways to find out earth fault
Electrical - AVR figure & explanation
Generator - excitation circuit (figure)
What is a circuit breaker? Explain how it works? Draw arc chute arrangement and arcing contacts.

A/E performance analysing

instruct 3/E, how to check A/E for fault finding
AVR Draw. problem with AVR/can we run A/E without AVR.

Naval Architecture
Elementary ship construction
Types of vessels, definition and terminology in ship construction
Description and functions of major components and materials
Stresses in ship structure
Structural strength for cargo and machinery space openings
Watertight integrity, closing devices, ventilation, air and sounding pipes
Principles of stability, effects of free surfaces, load line
Tank filling and pumping arrangements
Penetration of deck and bulkheads
Maintenance and protection of hull, corrosion problems and methods of protection
Stresses of the ship
Draw aft and arrangement (stern) of ship
Difference between Balanced & Semi balanced rudders
Load Line
What as a Chief Engineer to check on Deck.
What is the height of vent pipe any casualty (M T Brier).
What is the significance of knowing these rules (any alteration made should be according to the laid up
rules).
Why machinery and accommodation doors are provided with sill height
What are the water tight doors and where you will find them onboard
What is the difference between water tight and weather tight doors any casuality (Herald of Free
Enterprise).
Prepare for Load Line survey. What do you do?
Types of surveys?
Mandatory certificates on board.
Causes of sluggish action of rudder
Stability free surface effect and how to reduce it.
Rudder carrier sectional drawing and explain how it work.
How to check the rudder carrier bearing wear down
Draw Plimsoll mark and explain load line survey
Explain difference between weather tight, gas tight and water tight doors
Mid-crossection of Bulk-carrier. Functions of various strength members. types of floor, where used,
distance. EIR bottom arrangement. sheers stake, stringer, stiffener distance, why, how. why so many
manhole doors in the floor.
E/Room exhaust funnel arrangement. (Exh. of M/E, A/E, boiler)

Fire Fighting
Methods of and aids for fire prevention, detection and extinction
Principles of operation, application and maintenance of fire extinguishers, respirators, safety lamps
Fixed fire detection and extinguishing arrangements for accommodation, cargo and machinery spaces

Precautions against fire or explosion, explosive mixtures

Dangers of oil leakage
Sources of ignition, safety devices
Draw CO2 flooding system & explain
1. Why master v/v open first
2. How you will instruct your 4/E before entering into CO2 room
·         What are the fire detectors. Draw all of them
·         Which one is the most sensitive one
·         Your junior reports to you that exhaust temperature of one unit of Main Engine is high. What will be
your action. (Looking for comparing Local & Remote pyrometer and a possible cause of scavenge fire).

·         CO2 Flooding system. Draw a system with a pneumatic operated cylinder not the one with wire and
pulley.
·         Draw and explain the High Expansion System
·         Comparison between CO2 and Foam System advantages and disadvantage of each.
·         Draw a smoke type fire detector with circuit.
·         Draw all types of fire detectors.
·         What is a fire tetrahedron?
·         What is a fire door?
·         Smoke detector (ionisation, light scattering).
·         What inspection and maintenance you do on the fixed CO 2 system.
·         Give one fixed fire fighting equipment arrangement. Draw & Describe. Give technicalities of foam
for this purpose.
·         Disadvantages. Paint locker fire fighting arrangement
·         Draw 9L CO2 extinguisher
·         CO2 flooding system/requirement/regulation (figure)
·         (CO2 cabinet door circuit)
·         Draw & explain all types of fire extinguishers
·         What is fire tetrahedron? What is its importance? Draw the tetrahedron and explain sides.

Safe working practices

Overhauling machinery
Safety in workshop
Handling of repairs of electrical machines and systems
Protective equipment, lifting tackle
Entering tanks and void spaces
Vessels in dock, overhauls at shipyards
Taking bunkers
Explain a thorough scavenge space inspection?
Entry enclosed space procedures
Which part of the engine room cannot do welding
Engine room overhead crane testing procedure(load test)
Tanker hazardous area
FWD deck store, one of the bracket is broken in oil tanker, with necessary safety precaution how to repair
it
Draw IG system, all safety devices testing
PV breaker, Deck Seal Draw
Aftpeak tank enclosed space entry to be made. Describe procedure & planning (if entry from steering
gear room where lot of activity).
Give planning and safe working practice procedure for Main Switch Board Testing
Tanker dangerous zones - draw and the kind of apparatus in each zones & why
CO2 room entry procedure
CO2 room maintenance
Hot work permit. can we do hot work in the E/R.
You are a 2nd Engineer and you have a level guage on bunker tank of your ship. It is getting spoiled.
Will you wait till it gets completely spoiled or you will try to do something with it?

Automation and instrumentation

Fundamentals of automation, instrumentation and control systems
Periodically unattended machinery, techniques and work practices
Bridge control
Draw ACC for boiler.
Explain how level measurement is done on board?
Types of protection for heat exchangers
What is back flushing of a cooler and how is it done?
Explain the construction of an explosion proof equipment.
Draw a control circuit of viscotherm
Draw M/E Jacket cooling water controller including line diagram with flapper, nozzle mechanism
How to avoid Jkt water controller hunting during engine manoeuvring and reasons
Control - PID controller, Fig. and operation
How may types of level gauges. Draw & explain any one of them?
What are the UMS ship requirements? Have you worked on UMS ships before?

Emergency procedure and equipment

Grounding
Damaged propeller
Failure of steering gear
Abandon ship
·         Scenario
Company ordered master to reach port before sunset , otherwise they will have to wait at anchorage for 3
to 4 days. So master alter his courage and while running at full RPM, the ship ran aground. Describe
being Chief Engineer, what immediate action to be taken. Briefly about Survey Port State Control.

Closing arrangement of E/R dampers and quick closing valves. Explain the working.
Grounding. What to do. 2/E duty when ship grounded. what is the position of the sounding cap. why main
brg can be damage when grounded.
Rescue from enclosed space
If there is an emergency or critical equipment failure on your joining vessel, how will you handle it?
If new 4/E joins with you how will you instruct about fire fighting (scenario: puri room fire)

Pollution
Regulations to be observed to prevent pollution of marine environment. Port regulations, International
Regulations – MARPOL 73/78
Methods and aids to prevent pollution:
Oil filtering equipment, oil content monitor, sewerage treatment plant, incinerator.
MARPOL annex I Reg.9 – Discharge of oil.
Discharge of Oil
Oil Record Book
ODM Regulation
Regulations for Tankers to discharge oily mixture
What is marpol 73/78? Annexe 1 – what do you know?
Pollution prevention draw diagram O.W.S and explain.
What is the duty for 2/E about bunkering .What to do if the oil spill.What content of sopep.
Oily water separator drawing and explain operation and what is siphon tube purpose. how oil probe
working. oil record book, why we should we make entry when any bilge operation
Explain Marpol annex I and requirement pumping bilges in special area
Annex I - Reg, 4, 9, 10, 16, 20, 26 explain
What are the items recorded in oil record book
Draw oily water separator & explain
How the 15 ppm alarm works
Give all annexes of Marpol 73/78. Describe & list oil discharge regulations for tanker cargo & engine room
oily water mixture.
Give areas & reason for designating an area as special.
Draw IG system and Describe. Give safety features - IG systems alarms, trips, interlocks
Scenario: Service tank drain v/v choked actions?
Oily-water separator (diagram). Operation of oil level sensing probe (Electrical Circuit). Operational
procedure.
Annex 1 in detail (oil pollution)
Annex 5 in detail (garbage)
Draw and explain oily water separator. What is the starting procedure? (Looking for Noting down position
from bridge and recording in ORB). What do you understand by MARPOL? What are the Annexes? Why
you take positions when starting oily water separator. Why it is purged and filled with seawater before
starting.
oil record book, why we should we make entry when any bulge operation

Duties
Administrative duties: writing of reports, preparing log abstracts, maintaining store inventories, requisition
of consumable stores and spare parts
Organisation and training of staff for
a)    normal duties
b)    emergency duties
c)    use of safety equipment
About ISM
2nd Engineer Duty.
How to make junior work safely and how to train newly joined cadet.
You are newly promoted to rank of 2/E and visit office, what are the things you will find out from office and
why?
After joining the vessel, what are the things you will do, priority wise? And why?
In case Second Engineer and other engineers are too busy, how will you find out the Emergency and
safety equipment locations and emergency escape routes? (From LSA, FFA plans posted near ships
office)
How will you know about condition of LSA, FFA equipments? (Record Books) and other emergency
equipments
Give the definition of ISM, dates of incorporation of 2 phases, tonnages applicable to diff ships. Mention
different clauses of ISM and SMS and explain
Explain "Training of Staff" (in accordance with regulations)
Give certificates & validity (carried onboard)
Engine room safety equipment survey preparations.
How will you train your Junior Staff?

Casualties
Knowledge of casualties (at sea or in port), lessons learnt, methods of prevention
Understanding and compliance with recommendations laid out in Shipping circulars, Merchant Shipping
Notices
Discuss a few casualties which you have read about, the lessons learnt and methods of prevention.
Differences between M notices and Shipping circulars
What are the shipping circulars ?. Give Example