meo class one question paper

Aug 2012. Question Explain in detail the significance sig nificance of propeller curves to a chief engineer engin eer Enumerate the propeller safety margins in relation r elation to the chief engineer. Question Describe a procedure to establish a training programme appropriate for the training need of engine room personal on board, where you have joined as chief engineer. Illustrate the measure you will under u nder take in view of a section of engine e ngine room personnel not adept in attaining attainin g the standard with in a specified time tim e period. Question As a Chief Engineer you have joined a vessel which is about to undertake a six month round ... voyage. Underline and describe the key issues that you will inspect, check, prepare, establish and maintain towards proper Planned Maintenance of Engine Room and associated areas under ISM Codes. Question What are the UNCLOS provisions concerning ship’s flag and nationality? In observation of UNCLOS what the duties are of flag States and how is it enforced? Question With respect to engine room man management enlist the key issues you will address with proper justification in the following areas, (a) Training programs (b) Long term personnel development concept (c) Attitude and motivation development (d) Emergency response (e) Coping with stress Question With reference to record keeping onboard, discuss (i) the necessity of proper filing (ii) efficient control of follow up and verification activities (iii) accident investigation. Describe a situation onboard, which will highlight the importance of record keeping of above three cases. Question

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You as a Chief Engineer are asked by your company to carry out internal audit of the deck-department under the ISM Code, How would you carry out the audit & which areas would you lay emphasis on during the audit? Question. What are the ongoing developments at the IMO I MO with respect to the technical and operational measures to be invoked on board ships for combating green house gas emissions from ships? Question The vessel of which you are Chief Engineer suffers grounding. Write a report to be forwarded to the Superintendent of the company about ab out the surveys and inspections subsequently carried out when the vessel was dry-docked in a foreign port. July 2012. Question Your vessel where you are posted as a Chief engineer is about to enter dry dock. State the co-ordination and information exchange necessary with the master of the vessel for successful entry. Also list the necessary preparation you would make along with earmarking division of duties to the engineers of the vessels. Enlist the inspection and co-ordinations you will make with dry dock authorities for successful coming out ou t of the dry dock. Question With respect to survey and certification state the circumstance circum stance which may lead to suspension or withdrawal of class and explain the following terms used by the classification societies. Anniversary date. Condition of class. Window period for survey. Memoranda. Addition note.













Question An accident with a ship relates with a grounding while approaching a port. On an inspection made by a team of surveyors, you are to submit the relevant Log book records for formulating an opinion regarding cause of grounding. Taking figures from real life situations present a case study to underline that machineries were functioning satisfactorily. Question A ship on which you have joined as chief engineer is scheduled to be put in active service after major lay up and necessary repairs state the preparation and trial you would conduct prior offering the ship to the surveying authorities for survey and inspection Question Explain PSC inspection underline its authority for exercising basis of such inspection – Enumerate relevant regulations, articles and annexes of SOLAS 74, load line 66, MARPOL 73/78, STCW 95 and tonnage 69 which form provision for PSC. Question Illustrate the salient features factors for on board training and standards of competence as laid down on STCW STC W 95 chapter III under line the specific sp ecific roles a chief engineer needs to perform towards necessary satisfactory training of engine room personnel under these parameters para meters what will be criteria for evaluating competence for on board training trai ning by a chief engineer. What are the salient features of STCW Manila amendment 2010 with respect to electro technical officer, work and rest hours requirement of the Chief engineer officer toward ship board training of the personal. Question As a chief engineer describe the procedure you employ for bunkering at a port for ascertaining and receiving correct grade and quantity of oil from shore supplies in case of dispute regarding L.O/F.O received describe the actions you would take in these circumstances what are the applicable provisions under MARPOL 73/78 annex VI regulations. Question Explain the influence of a charter on operation of propulsion and other ship













informed that ship is on time charter and has a history of unforeseen auxiliary machinery breakdown at sea, state the different options you have and actions you would take as C/E prior to the t he commencement of voyage Question Explain the influence of following external factors in higher consumption of fuel oil and how at best they could be controlled? (i) Ship's hull condition condi tion (ii) Weather condition (iii) Maintenance of different equipment’s in a fuel oil system (iv) Damage to propeller blades JUNE 2012. Question Your vessel has been awarded 3 major non confomities duirng SMS aduit. Frame a report in the format of an email addressing the engineer superintendent with sugested step to be taken for early sailing saili ng of the vessel. Question (i) Define the'-meaning of the term "conditions of assignment" as applied to ships. (ii) State how conditions of assignment contribute towards the watertight integrity of ships. (iii) Give reasons why conditions of assignment need periodic inspection, giving specific instances where they can be found fo und to be less than fully f ully effective. Question Discuss the influence the following properties / contents have on fuel characteristics and its economic use: (i) viscosity (ii) density (iii) ignition quality (iv) VI (v) compatibility (vi) carbon residue (vii) control of combustion period Question State the circumstances which may lead to suspension or withdrawal of class explain the terms (i) period of class (ii) anniversary date (iii) survey time window (iv) memoranda (v) recommendations Question What are P&I clubs? How P&I clubs collect funds from ships what are the risks













What is the minmum a ship owner / shiping company has to do for its ship to get covergae under P&I club. Question What are the principal reasons responsible for compounding of machinery vibration in connection with operation of a long stroke diesel engines and associated machinery arrangements? What are the key factors for excitations generated by the engines? Question Differentiate between static and dynamic stability? Can a ship, high on GM, be low on stability? Justify your answer with reasoning. Enlist the governing factors you will inspect, while taking over a new ship in shipyard as Chief Engineer for having optimum stability in both categories. Substantiate your answer with reasons. Question. Give the history of requirements for load line regulations, leading towards the International convention on Load Line 1966. What were the dates of adoption and entry into i nto force? What special provisions are included in the said convention, in comparison with the first International Convention on Load line, 1930? Describe in brief, highlighting the area of coverage and related Annexes. Question with reference to ship repair/ ship building, and engineering economics explain the terms (i) Risk analysis, Brake even analysis, Sensitivity analysis, Multi stage sequential analysis, Multi attribute decision making. April 2012. Question How will you prepare your ship for a renewal survey of IAPPC International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate! Explain with specific emphasis on the records and documents to be maintained,













Question With respect to engine room man management enlist the key issues you will address with proper justification in the following areas, (a) Training programs (b) Long term personnel development concept (c) Attitude and motivation development (d) Emergency response (e) Coping with stress Question Explain PSC inspection underline its authority for exercising basis of such inspection – Enumerate relevant regulations, articles and annexes of SOLAS 74, load line 66, MARPOL 73/78, STCW 95 and tonnage 69 which form provision for PSC. Question Differentiate the salient considerations taken during Survey of a ship under 1) Bare-boat charter, 2) Voyage charter & 3) Time Ti me charter. As the Chief Engineer on board, explain with reasons, which of the three Surveys is most demanding and exhaustive and why? Question State the requirement and responsibility of the office in enforcing “emergency preparedness” procedures for a ship and its personnel, as required under ISM Codes? Describe the duties of the office in: (i) Formation of the emergency team (ii) During emergency situations (iii) Maintaining contact between ship and office. Question What are the UNCLOS provisions concerning ship’s flag and nationality? In observing the provisions of UNCLOS, what are the duties of the flag state and how they are enforced. Question Develop a training program for activities of a vessel, where you have joined recently as a Chief Engineer highlighting the specific training needs for engine room personnel in case of (i) use of life saving appliances (ii) fire in accommodation (iii) explosion in engine room, when the ship is in dry dock Question.















message, addressed to the Engineer Superintendent. Discuss the related inspections made, findings established and suggestions for repair, if any. Question (i) Define the'-meaning of the term "conditions of assignment" as applied to ships. (ii) State how conditions of assignment contribute towards the watertight integrity of ships. (iii) Give reasons why conditions of assignment need periodic inspection, giving specific instances where they can be found to be less than fully effective March 2012. Question In relation to sea worthiness of a ship discuss the responsibility and authority of the following stake holder. Maritime administration. Recognized organization. Shipowner. Insurance company. Question Now days there is a global trend substituting prescriptive based standards into functional based standards [e.g. part f of solas chapter ii – 2] Describe the advantages and disadvantages of functional phase approach in comparison with prescriptive approach













Question In an unfortunate incident of Main Engine Crank case explosion on your vessel, the main engine was badly damaged and two engine room personnel suffered serious injuries. Explain how you will present the vessel for subsequent inspections by P&I and H&M insurance companies with special emphasis on the records and documents required in each case to ensure that only genuine claims are honoured. Question Why is dry-docking referred to as a major event in the maintenance of a ship? As a Chief Engineer explain different steps that need consideration while planning a dry-docking project of a ship due for its first special survey. Question Differentiate between third party liability and contractual liability. When may the ship seek to limit his liability? List the persons entitled to limit liability and claims entrusted. Question What are the principles of modern salvage law? What is G.A, explain in context of G.A a) Entitlement b) Artificial adjustment c) Contestation Question Apart from statutory surveys, what all other surveys can be undertaken by a













Question What do you understand by unseaworthy vessel within the meaning of the MSA 1958 as amended? What according to you is the difference between unseaworthy and unsafe ship What are the obligation of the owner to crew cr ew with respect seaworthiness. Question (a) List the objective of an ISM Internal Audit of a ship? How an internal audit helps in Satisfactory External Audit of a vessel? What are dynamic elements of the ISM Code which envisages continuous improvement of safety management and pollution prevention? (b) What do you understand by "Non-conformance". What is the difference between a corrective action and preventive action? Question Differentiate the salient considerations taken during Survey of a ship under 1) Bare-boat charter, 2) Voyage charter & 3) Time Ti me charter. As the Chief Engineer on board, explain with reasons, which of the three Surveys is most demanding and exhaustive and why? Question State the circumstances which may lead to suspension or withdrawal of class explain the terms (i) period of class (ii) anniversary date (iii) survey time window (iv) memoranda (v) recommendations Question How many types of warranties are there in Marine Insurance? Give an example













Give a brief history and necessity towards formation of UNCLOS? What are its important highlights? Under context explain (i) Territorial sea (ii) Contiguous Zone (iii) Exclusive Economic Zone (iv) Continental Self (v) High Seas Question As Chief Engineer on board stress the issues you will address for lack of motivation, differences in attitude and to increase sense of competitiveness for better management and effective control? Also formulate a flow chart for a work programme to be availed within a target date from a group of Engine Room Personnel of above mentioned mixed thought processes. Question As a Chief Engineer on a UMS vessel scheduled to make a voyage from India to the U.S. Coast; list the salient items you will inspect including propulsion machinery to ensure making a satisfactory voyage. Also list the documents the ship will keep handy to successfully undergo port State control inspection on arrival. Jan 2012. Question How will you prepare your ship for a renewal survey of IAPPC International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate! Explain with specific emphasis on the records and documents to be maintained, Exnumerate general requirements for shipboard incinerators, as mentioned in Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78 Question













Also, there are six methods of ship acquisition. Name them and briefly describe them. Question Discuss the peculiar working environments in which ships operate and how they influence decisions on ships maintenance policies. 31Question Differentiate between third party liability and contractual liability. When may the ship seek to limit his liability? List the persons entitled to limit liability and claims entrusted. Question Illustrate the provision kept towards establishing procedures for identification and testing of "critical" equipment eq uipment under ISM Code. How the list of critical cri tical equipment and systems are made and on what factors are they dependent? Question With reference to port PSC enumerate on the following (i) Regional Region al co-operation/ agreements (ii) Future of PSC (iii) Is I s PSC an effective tool for ship safety? s afety? Question In an unfortunate incident of Main Engine Crank case explosion on your vessel, the main engine was badly damaged and two engine room personnel suffered serious injuries. Explain how you will present the vessel for subsequent inspections by P&I and H&M insurance companies with special emphasis on the records and documents required in each case to ensure that only genuine claims are honoured. Dec 2011.















Question Differentiate between annual, intermediate, renewal, damage and repair r epair surveys. What are the purposes of each survey onboard? Also, enlist all statutory certificates carried onboard, their issuing authority, and the IMO Convention under which they are issued 77Question A ship on which you have joined as chief engineer is scheduled to be put in active service after major lay up and necessary repairs state the preparation and trial you would conduct prior offering the ship to the surveying authorities for survey and inspection 94Question Your vessel where you are posted as a Chief engineer is about to enter dry dock. State the co-ordination and information exchange necessary with the master of the vessel for successful entry. Also list the necessary preparation you would make along with earmarking division of duties to the engineers of the vessels. Enlist the inspection and co-ordinations you will make with dry dock authorities for successful coming out ou t of the dry dock. Question An accident with a ship relates with a grounding while approaching a port. On an













Statutory recommendation. 29Question Illustrate the salient features factors for on board training and standards of competence as laid down on STCW STC W 95 chapter III under line the specific sp ecific roles a chief engineer needs to perform towards necessary satisfactory training of engine room personnel under these parameters para meters what will be criteria for evaluating competence for on board training trai ning by a chief engineer. What are the salient features of STCW Manila amendment 2010 with respect to electro technical officer, work and rest hours requirement of the Chief engineer officer toward ship board training of the personal. 16Question Explain the influence of a charter on operation of propulsion and other ship board machineries during a voyage. After taking over ship as C/E you have informed that ship is on time charter and has a history of unforeseen auxiliary machinery breakdown at sea, state the different options you have and actions you would take as C/E prior to the t he commencement of voyage Nov 2011. Question













State the applicable regulation of solas and marpol under which it is mandatory for a flag state to conduct an investigation into any casualty Write briefly the salient points of casualty investigation code and the recommended practices for a safety investigation into a marine casualty or marine incident What do you understand by the term very serious marine casualty? 16Question Explain the influence of a charter on operation of propulsion and other ship board machineries during a voyage. After taking over ship as C/E you have informed that ship is on time charter and has a history of unforeseen auxiliary machinery breakdown at sea, state the different options you have and actions you would take as C/E prior to the t he commencement of voyage 5Question As a chief engineer describe the procedure you employ for bunkering at a port for ascertaining and receiving correct grade and quantity of oil from shore supplies in case of dispute regarding L.O/F.O received describe the actions you would take in these circumstances what are the applicable provisions under MARPOL 73/78 annex VI regulations. 15Question













A second hand single hull VLCC built in 1990 is to be taken over, the vessel is to be registered under Indian flag as C/E, owner’s representative, what aspects you would like for with respect to a) SOLAS 74 b) MARPOL 73/78 c) crew accommodation d) machinery/boilers e) previous survey report 96Question State the action taken by a survey society towards handling of an ISM certificate in case (I) When a major non-conformity is found (ii) When non-conformities are found (iii) When extension of the certificate is requested for (iv) When revision of an entry for a certificate is requested for. Under what circumstances may SMC and DOC be invalidated. OCT 2011. Question With respect to human factor in ship design, comment on: Noise and hearing. Human cognitive attributes. Human sensory limitations.













engine room personnel under these parameters para meters what will be criteria for evaluating competence for on board training trai ning by a chief engineer. What are the salient features of STCW Manila amendment 2010 with respect to electro technical officer, work and rest hours requirement of the Chief engineer officer toward ship board training of the personal. 81Question Detail the inspection that you as the new CE on an Oil Tanker/Gas Ta nker/Gas carrier would make on joining the ship with regard to (1) Stability (2) Damage Control (3) Critical Machinery Question Socio cultural differences have been an accepted fact in major merchant ships around the globe. Explain how such differences generate inter personnel conflicts and effective safety management, how they can be resolved on board for better team work 116 Question Aug 2010. Give a brief background of ILO and salient point of MLC 2006. When will mlc 2006 come into force and what will happen to the existing convention on maritime labour? What are the novel features of MLC 2006?















Differentiate the salient considerations taken during Survey of a ship under 1) Bare-boat charter, 2) Voyage charter & 3) Time Ti me charter. As the Chief Engineer on board, explain with reasons, which of the three Surveys is most demanding and exhaustive and why? Sept 2011. 131 Question With respect to Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, as amended Explain briefly the sections, relevant to the prevention and provisions for containment of accidental pollution of the sea by oil; Explain briefly the power vested with the State to give notice an d to take measures for preventing or containing the oil pollution.













Illustrate the salient features factors for on board training and standards of competence as laid down on STCW STC W 95 chapter III under line the specific sp ecific roles a chief engineer needs to perform towards necessary satisfactory training of engine room personnel under these parameters para meters what will be criteria for evaluating competence for on board training trai ning by a chief engineer 30Question Detail the inspection that you as the new Chief Engineer of a passenger ship, would make on joining the ship with regard to (i) Stability (ii) Damage control (iii) Fire fighting (iv) Critical Machinery and equipment installed. 5Question As a chief engineer describe the procedure you employ for bunkering at a port for ascertaining and receiving correct grade and quantity of oil from shore supplies in case of dispute regarding L.O/F.O received describe the actions you













What are the various statutory Certificates carried on board oil tanker, and their validity? Mention the Conventions, under which they are issued, giving the reference of their Conventions. Explain Harmonization of Statutory Certificates under the SOLAS 74/88 Convention. If a period of a statutory Certificate has just expired and a port is having inadequate survey facility, state the actions you will take, as per the provision stated in the Protocol of 1998 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974. Question Underlining Marine Insurance Cover, explain (i) Hull & Machinery cover, (ii) P & I













message, addressed to the Engineer Superintendent. Discuss Discus s the related inspections made, findings established and suggestions for repair, if any. Question Discuss the influence the following properties / contents have on fuel characteristics and its economic use: (i) viscosity (ii) density (iii) ignition quality (iv) VI (v) compatibility (vi) carbon residue (vii) control of combustion period June 2011. Question What are the UNCLOS provisions concerning ship's flag and nationality? In observation of UNCLOS what are the duties du ties of flag States and how h ow are they enforced?













a. Begins to wallow in heavy seas: b. Frequently sound all hold bilges; c. Frequently sound bilges in chain locker, peak tanks, cofferdams and other void -spaces; d. Sound all fuel, fresh water and ballast tanks; If satisfied with Q, (a), (b) and a nd (c) trim ship by the stern and correct any list. e. Reduce speed of main engine. 24Question As Chief Engineer on board stress the issues you will address for lack of motivation, differences in attitude and to increase sense of competitiveness for















What are the ongoing developments at the IMO I MO with respect to the technical and operational measures to be invoked on board ships for combating green house gas emissions from ships? Question. While approaching dock gates, the main engines refused to respond to bridge control, driving ahead instead of braking astern, until the bow made contact with













certificates carried onboard, their issuing authority, and the IMO Convention under which they are issued Question An accident with a ship relates with a grounding while approaching a port. On an inspection made by a team of surveyors, you are to submit the relevant Log book records for formulating an opinion regarding cause of grounding. Taking













Question Explain the key features of the United Nations Convention on the Law of The Sea? When this convention was opened for signature and when it entered into force? How many articles and annexes it contains? Enumerate the areas covered under this convention? Question













What are the primary strategies for coping up stress effected personnel? How can these elements are best implemented in ships personnel motivating them for better team work. Question Socio cultural differences have been an accepted fact in major merchant ships around the globe. Explain how such differences generate inter personnel conflicts













Question Illustrate the salient features factors for on board training and standards of competence as laid down on STCW STC W 95 chapter III under line the specific sp ecific roles a chief engineer needs to perform towards necessary satisfactory training of engine room personnel under these parameters para meters what will be criteria for evaluating competence for on board training trai ning by a chief engineer



























meo class one question paper

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