Written papers

1. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 1.1. From 1 January 2020, the limit for Sulphur in fuel oil used on board ships operating outside designated emission control areas (ECA) will be reduced from 3.5% to 0.50% m/m (mass...

Q. State the UNCLOS requirements for member states a) to register ships flagged with them and b) to control safety, pollution and civil/social aspects of ships. c) What mechanism is used in INDIA to comply with these...

Q Explain with the aid of sketch, the working principle of IGBT(Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor) in varying motor speed control This type of converter used for induction motor drives, uses transistors as switching devices.Unlike thyristors,...

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...

Q. What are UNCLOS provisions concerning ship’s flag state and nationality? Under UNCLOS, what are the duties of flag state and how are they enforced? Describe briefly the duties and obligation of port state. Answer:- UNCLOS...

Q. Referring to the latest developments in Turbocharger application in marine diesel engines, write short notes on the following :- a. Power turbine generators. b. Hybrid turbochargers. c. Electro-assist turbochargers. Answer:- The extreme slow steaming of ships has become...

Q. How does Indian Administration conducts inquiries and investigations into shipboard casualties on foreign ships visiting its ports. a. Elaborate with the mention of relevant international codes and relevant sections of the MS ACT 1958. b....

Q. a) Discuss the rights and expectations of seafarers in relation to occupational safety as per Maritime Labor Convention. b) What are the potential problems that can happen due to differences in age, gender, language,...

Q. Explain latest developments in Marine “Tribology”. Explain the inferences you may draw from a main engine lub oil analysis report with the proposed corrective action in each case. Answer:- Tribology is the science & engineering...

Q. Explain the following modern terms related to turbocharging: A. Pulse converter system B. Sequential turbo charging C. Two stage turbocharging D. Variable geometry turbochargers Answer:- A. PULSE CONVERTER SYSTEM:- Pulse charging system due to long interval of the air inlet...