TECHNICAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS PART-7
Q. Name the present ISO standard for marine fuel oil and explain salient features of it. With reference to a fuel oil analysis report, explain relevant corrective actions which can be initiated against various...
TECHNICAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS PART-13
Q. Why is dry-docking referred to as a major event in the maintenance of a ship? As a chief engineer describe different steps that need consideration while planning a dry docking project of a...
MOTOR & MEP ORAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS PART-4
Q Hydrophore pump short cycling
Pressure switch faulty- check pressure switchPressure switch wrongly setNon return valve after pump leaking, hence water under pressure going back to storage tank- that would be indicated by monitoring of...
CODES AND CONVENTIONS QUESTIONS & ANSWERS PART-7
Q. Explain the associated key factors and activities to ensure successful Planned Maintenance program onboard ships under ISM codes with the following terms
a. Corrective action process
b. Developing and improving maintenance procedures.
c. Systematic approach to...
CODES AND CONVENTIONS QUESTIONS & ANSWERS PART-16
Q. a. The legal system in countries around the world generally falls into one of two main categories common law system and civil law systems. What is the main difference between the two systems...
TECHNICAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS PART-4
Q. With the latest emission control requirements, storage and purification of marine fuel oils onboard has become a challenge for Chief Engineers. Against this background, discuss:-
A. Challenges with the traditional fuel purification systems on...
TECHNICAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS PART-2
Q. Explain the different machinery linked emergency situations that are dealt as documented process under “emergency preparedness”. Underline the salient actions that are documented in dealing with
a. Main engine failure
b. Steering gear failure
c. Electrical...
TECHNICAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS PART-1
Q. Referring to various alternatives to tin-based antifouling paints discuss the following:-
A. Hull roughness of different types of the antifouling paints.
B. Enhancement of foul release coatings by the oil incorporations.
C. Personal and health safety...
Welding Basics
Now a days Ships are built by welding but up to 2 nd world war ie 1944 ships were built by riveting and welding was used only for the repair . However the welding...
MOTOR & MEP ORAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS PART-3
Q Explain Reefer system on the ships.
Main Components of the Refrigeration plants
Any refrigeration system works with different components inline to each other in the series. The main components are:
Compressor: Reciprocating single or two stage...