class I

Q. Illustrate the provisions which relates to the establishing of procedures for identifying and testing of “critical” equipment under ISM code. On what basis are the list of critical equipment and systems made and...

Q. Define ‘Unseaworthy ship’ within the meaning of MS Act 1958 as amended. Explain the detainable deficiency with reference to the PSC inspection & describe the procedure to be followed for timely release of...

Q. Explain the term “port state control” (PSC) Inspection. Underline its authority and the basis of such inspections. Enumerate the relevant regulations and annexes of SOLAS 74, LOADLINE 66, MARPOL 73/78, STCW 78 and...

Q. With reference to the PSC inspections, explain various codes used to represent Actions to be taken by the vessel against the deficiencies reported. Your IOPP equipment is not functional for the want of...

Basically there are no universally relevant definitions of ship types, particular descriptions & names are used within IMO treaties & the conventions. The following is the list ship types defined in several IMO instruments: A passenger ship is...

Guideline for procedures of blackout testing during Class Survey The scope of this guideline for testing blackout, is to offer a general guidance and to minimize the risks associated with a complicate test and to...

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of: Convention on Law of the SeaTerritorial Sea and the Contiguous ZoneInternational StraitsExclusive Economic Zone and Continental ShelfHigh SeasProtection and Preservation of the Marine Environment International Convention on the Load Lines, 1966, as modified states that no...

The most important step in analysis of a damaged condition, is to calculate the equilibrium conditions, which include the final trim, heel and drafts after the location and extent of damage is known. There are two methods...

IMO's main responsibility is to make shipping of all types safer, including tankers.  The actions included in the numerous safety conventions & suggestions utilize to these as well as other ships - & the safer a ship...

The rapid increase since the 1950s in the use of freight containers for the consignment of goods by sea and the development of specialized container ships, leading the International Maritime Organization (IMO), in 1967, to study the...