Professional Documents
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1) Laws of Thermodynamics:
Thermodynamics and Heat Transmission - Thermodynamic Fundamentals, Perfect Gas, Second Law, Gas
Cycles/ Engine Analysis, Properties of Vapours, Steam Cycles, Steam Turbine Velocity Diagrams,
Refrigeration, Combustion Compressors, Heat Transfer, Air Conditioning.
Basic thermodynamic principles. Properties, energy, the First Law of Thermodynamic, flow and non-flow
processes. Constant pressure process, Steady flow process. Second law of thermodynamics & T-S
diagrams.
5) Applied Thermodynamics:
Air compressors, Elementary principles and cycles of operation .Calculation of work done. Indicator
diagrams.
Properties of steam. Saturated steam, dry, wet. Dryness fraction. Super-heated steam. Internal energy.
Enthalpy. Specific volume. Steam tables. Throttling.
Steam plant. Advantages of using steam expansively. Rankine cycles. Operation principle, Basic
construction and materials of Steam Turbine, Impulse Turbine, Reaction turbine, Bleeder turbine
(extraction turbine), Regenerative turbine, Reheat turbine. Thermal, mechanical and overall efficiencies of
prime movers. Steam cycle with economiser, air heater. Regenerative feed heating. Boiler efficiency, heat
balance for engine and boiler trials. Change in dissolved solids in boilers and evaporators due to
contaminated feed and effect of blowing down. Elementary principles of steam turbines including simple
velocity diagrams for impulse and reaction turbines. Force and work done on blades.
Combustion. Solid and liquid fuels. Calorific value. Chemical equations for complete combustion.
Theoretical minimum air required. Excess air.
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Refrigerators and Refrigeration Cycle - Refrigeration and Air conditioning system design, operation and
maintenance. Refrigeration. Vapour-compression cycle. Refrigerating effect. Cooling load. Use of tables
of properties of refrigerants.
Coefficient of performance.
Gas dynamics, Gas nozzles and steam nozzles. One dimension flow of gases through varying cross
section, critical pressure ratio, convergent nozzle, convergent-divergent nozzle,
Gas turbine Open cycle gas turbine, Operation principle & Basic construction. Effect on thermal
efficiency due to change in pressure ratio, inclusion of inter-cooler, re-heaters and heat exchanger.
6) Mechanics and Hydromechanics - Statics, Dynamics, Friction, Balancing, Simple Harmonic Motion,
Stress & Strain, Bending of Beams, Torsion, Struts, Combined Stress, Stresses in Thick Shells, Fluid
Mechanics.
a) Statics:
Force as a vector. Triangle and polygon of forces. Resultant and equilibrium of a system of concurrent
coplanar forces. Lami’s Theorem, Concurrent Forces in a Plane, Parallel forces in a Plane, General Case
of forces in a Plane. Couples, Method of Moments, Plain Trusses (Method of Joints, Method of Sections,
Method of Members),
Friction, Coefficient of friction, Friction angle. Energy and power lost due to Friction in simple bearings,
Friction in belt drive, Efficiency of Screw jack (Square and V-Thread).
Centroids of composite body, Area & Volume (Pappus Theorem)
Simple lifting machine. Graphics of load-effort and load-efficiency. Linear law. Velocity ratio, mechanical
advantages and efficiency of the following machines: Wheel and Axle, Differential Wheel and Axle, Rope
Pulley blocks, Differential Pulley blocks, Warwick screw, worm-driven chain blocks and single and
double purchase crab winches.
Virtual Work, Moment of Inertia of Plane figures, Moment of Inertia of Material Bodies.
b) Dynamics:
Linear motion. Graphs and equations for displacement, speed, velocity and uniform accelerations.
Velocity as a vector. Relative velocities in one plane only. Angular motion. Equations for displacement,
velocity and uniform acceleration. Kinematics of particle & rigid bodies, Impulse and Momentum
principle, Work and Energy principle, Rectilinear Motion, Curvilinear Motion, Motion of Projectiles,
Work and Energy, Use of D’Alembert’s formula, Instantaneous Center,
Problems with constant force or force with linear variation. Energy Potential energy. Kinetic energy of
translation Newton’s laws of motion. Conservation of momentum. Centrifugal force and its application to
conical pendulum, unloaded governor, curved tracks and machine parts. Stress in thin rim due to
centrifugal action. Periodic motion (SHM).
Stress in thin rim due to centrifugal action Acceleration of connected bodies. Effect of simple air
resistance on motion under the effect of gravity. Kinetic energy of translation and of rotation. Flywheels.
Impulsive forces. Governors including sleeve friction. Simple harmonic motion. Simple pendulum.
Simple vibrations. Dynamic balancing of masses rotating in one plane. Basic dynamics of the engine
mechanism.
c) Strength of Material:
Stress and strain. Direct stress and strain. Modulus of elasticity. Shear stress and strain. Modulus of
rigidity. Factor of safety. Stress due to restricted expansion or contraction of single members. Hydrostatic
stresses and the corresponding strains. Relationship between three elastic constants. Thermal stress; Axial
stresses in composite materials. Strength of welded joints.
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Torsion. Strength and stiffness of solid or hollow shafts. Stress due to torsion. Power transmitted by shafts
and coupling bolts. Torsion applied to stepped shafts, compound shafts and partial hollow shafts, Torsion
applied to closely coiled springs, Plastic yielding of materials in Torsion. Torsion of shaft fitted with liner.
Thin shells. Circumferential and longitudinal stress in thin cylindrical shells subject to internal pressure.
Thick cylinders, Lame's theory, compound cylinders,
Struts. Euler's theory and Euler's buckling load. Struts with both ends pin joined, both ends fixed, one end
fixed and one end free. Rankine-Gordon Formula. Applied problems. Eccentric loading of short columns.
Use of strut formulae.
Springs. Springs with axial load, Calculations for mean diameter of springs, wire diameter & number of
coils. Closed coiled helical spring.
Concept of Strain Energy; Strain Energy due to normal and Shear Stresses; Strain Energy due to impact
loads; Resilience.
Compound Stress and strain. Stresses on an oblique section, General two dimensional stress system,
Principal planes and principal stresses, Strain on an oblique section, Determination of principal strains,
Principal strain in three dimensions, Principal stresses determined from principal strains, Mohr's Diagram
for stress and strain, Combined bending and twisting, Equivalent Bending Moment and Twisting Moment,
Shear, bending and torsion, Theories of failure.
Beams. Simply supported beams, Cantilevers, Shearing force and bending moment diagrams for
cantilevers, simply supported beams with concentrated and uniformly distributed loads. Stress due to
bending. Strain energy due to bending, Application of impact. Deflection of Built-in beams and
Continuous beams by integration and Macaulay's Method. Moment area Methods of deflection co-
efficient. Deflection due to shear, Deflection by graphical method. Clapeyrons three moment theorem.
Applied problems.
Thin Curved bar, Strain energy due to bending. Castigliano's theorem, and its application to curved bars,
strain energy due to twisting. Applied problems.
d) Fluid Mechanics:
Properties of fluid-density, compressibility, vapour pressure, capillarity, Cavitation phenomena viscosity
& measurement- rotating viscometer.
Euler's Formula, Bernoulis Formula, Energy equations & applications, Flow rate measurement-
Venturimeter, Orificemeter & Pilot tube.
Impact of jets-force exerted by jet on a flat, curved plates & pipe bend. Surge pressure and control.
Equilibrium of floating bodies. Variation of fluid pressure with depth. Total force due to liquid pressure on
immersed plane surfaces horizontal or vertical. Centre of pressure on a rectangular vertical plane surface
or triangular plane surface, both with one edge parallel to the surface of the liquid. Coefficient of velocity,
contraction of area and discharge.
7) Hydraulics.
Full bore flow of liquid through pipes under constant head. Flow through orifice. Flow through pipes,
Flow through parallel concentric pipes, Flow through parallel plates, Coefficient of velocity, contraction
of area and discharge.
Bernoulli’s equation and applications. Venturi-meter. Force exerted by a jet. Blade diagrams for a
centrifugal pump.
Control: Simple flow and control problems.
8) Differential Calculus:
Differentiation of algebraic, circular, exponential and logarithmic functions, of products, quotients
functions of a function and simple implicit functions.
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Successive differentiation - intro. and notation, nth order derivatives of std. Functions, nth order
derivatives using (a) trig. Identities and std. fns.(b) partial fractions, Leibnitz' Theorem, Maclaurin's
Theorem and std. Expansions, Expansions using std. Expansions, Taylor's Theorem, Indeterminate forms
and L'Hospital's rule, Curve tracing of cartesian and polar curves.
Functions of several variables, limits and continuity, Partial derivatives - def., geometrical interpretation
and rules of partial differentiation, Higher order partial derivatives, Homogeneous fns. and Euler's
Theorem, Total derivatives and chain rules, Implicit fns. and composite fns., Errors and approximations,
Maxima and minima, Lagrange's multipliers.
9) Integral Calculus:
Integration of standard forms by substitution and by parts. The definite integral as the limit of a sum.
Application of integration to area under curve; volume of revolution; First moment of area and the
position of a centroid of an area; Work done by variable forces; mean values, Root mean square values of
Sin nx and Cos nx. The rules of Guldinus.
Theorems of parallel and perpendicular axes. Second moments of area and moments of inertia of a
rectangular and circular laminas.
Multiple Integrals. Double and Triple Integrals. Region of integration and change of order of integration.
Spherical Polar and Cylindrical Co-ordinates. Applications –Area, Volume, Mass of wire, lamina and
solid. Centre of Gravity of wire, lamina and solid. Moment of Inertia using multiple integrals.
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Iron Carbon Equilibrium Diagram, Non Ferrous alloys, Welding, Gas cutting, Materials under load,
Vibrations. Mechanical testing of Materials, Failure modes viz plastic deformation, fracture, fatigue,
creep.
Design characteristics and selection of materials in construction of equipment.
Technology of Material - Metallurgy of Steel and Cast Iron, Properties and application of material used in
machinery on board ships, Engineering processes used in construction and repair,
Materials and welding - Destructive and non-destructive testing of material.
Non-Destructive Examination - Different types of non-destructive examination.
16) Types of Technical Drawings, Lettering, Dimensioning, Limits and fits, Geometrical tolerance Line
work, Pictorial Projection, Development of Surface, Isometric Projection / Views, Orthographic
Projection, Missing Views, Machine Parts, Screw threads and fasteners, Locking and retaining devices,
Riveted type fastenings, Welded connections, Design Characteristics of Bearings, Seals, Lubrication
arrangement, ball and roller bearings. Machinery Components and Assembly drawings, and Blue Print
Reading.
Interpretation of machinery drawings and handbooks marine engineering drawing and design. The
interpretation of piping, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams.
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Interpretation of functional tests on communication and control system. Maintenance of machinery space
log book and the significance of readings taken.
24) Ship Bilge/ Ballast/ oil – Pumps and pumping system. Hydrophore system:
Various types of pumps, construction, operation, Principles and characteristics.
Operational characteristics of pumps and piping systems including control systems.
Operation of pumping systems - Routine Pumping Operation, Operation of bilge, ballast and cargo
pumping systems.
Fluid flow and characteristics of major systems – Description of all fluid flow systems on board,
Operation and material construction of devices/ equipment in the system.
Air compressor and system principles - Material of construction, Compressors construction, operation,
Principles and characteristics & Types. Compression process, Inter and after coolers.
Compressed air system. Air bottles, construction, mountings and associated system.
Oily water separator/ similar equipment and operation – Prevention of pollution, Requirements,
Principles, Construction and operation.
26) Physical and Chemical Properties of Fuels and Lubricants - Production of Oils from Crude Oil,
Properties and characteristics of fuels and lubricants, Shore side and shipboard sampling and testing,
Interpretation of test results, Contaminants including microbiological infection, Treatments of fuels and
lubricants including storage, centrifuging, blending, pretreatment and handling.
28) Practical Knowledge - Ensure Safe Working Practices - Risk assessment, Safety officials, Personal
protective equipments, Work equipment, Safety induction, Fire precautions, Emergency procedures, Safe
movement, Safe system of works, Entering enclosed or confined spaces, Permit to work systems, Manual
handling, Use of work equipment, Lifting plants, Maintenance of machineries, Hot work, Painting,
Hazardous substances, Noise and vibrations.
Main Engine Auto-slow Down and Shut Down, Main Boiler Auto shut Down, Power Failure, Emergency
Procedures for Other Equipment/ Installations – Emergency steering, Back out operations and restoration
and Propulsion plant operation.
Safety measures to be taken to ensure a safe working environment and for using hand tools, machine
tools, appropriate specialized tools and measuring instruments - Hand Tools, Powered Hand Tools,
Machine Tools (Centre Lathe, Soldering, Principles of art welding and gas welding, Thermal cutting,
Inspection, Safety and health when welding), Measuring Instruments.
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29) Design of Marine machinery:
Design features and operating mechanisms of marine diesel engines, marine gas turbines and marine
steam boilers.
32) Practical knowledge: Start Up and Shut Down Main and Auxiliary Machinery, Including
Associated System - Engine components, engine lubrication, fuel injection, scavenging and
supercharging, starting and reversing, cooling systems, diesel engine control and safety, diesel engine
emergency operation, multi-engine propulsion arrangement, air compressors and compressed air systems,
hydraulic power system,
Steam boilers, mountings, feed water systems and lubricating oil system. Gland sealing system.
Assessment of plant efficiencies, types of auxiliary boilers, auxiliary steam system, safety valves, boiler
water level indicators, use of sea water in boilers, use of fresh water in boilers, boiler water testing, boiler
water treatment, auxiliary steam turbines, boiler defects, boiler survey and repairs, evaporators, thermal
fluid heating system.
The efficient operation, surveillance, performance assessment and maintaining safety of propulsion plant
and auxiliary machinery - diesel engines, Steam turbines, boilers and gas turbines.
Steam turbines, Gearing and Lubricating systems, Steam distribution systems, and associated equipment,
condensers, ejectors, heat exchangers and feed heaters, air heaters and economisers and draining system of
turbine and plants including steam traps. Heat exchangers – Operation, Principles, Types, Material of
construction.
Manoeuvring system including Astern running.
c) AC machines: Theory of rotating magnetic fields. Relation between frequency and number of poles and
speed of a machine. Relation between slip, rotor e.m.f. and frequency, torque-speed characteristics.
Theory of synchronous and induction motors. Constructional details of synchronous machines and
induction motors. Coupling, load sharing and changing over generators.
Electrical Motors – A.C. & D.C. Motor. Generators – A.C. & D.C. generators.
Design features and system configuration of operational control equipment for electrical motors - three
phase A. C. motor, three phase synchronous motors, effect of varying frequency and voltage of A. C.
motors, Motor control and protection, insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) motor speed control, motor
speed control by thyristors, three phase generators, three phase transformers, distribution, emergency
power.
e) Distribution systems: Various means of starting AC machines, motor speed control, HV and LV switch
gear, distribution and equipment. Coupling and breaking connection between switchboard and distribution
panels. Basics of Electrical Propulsion System. Power Distribution Systems – Distribution, Insulation,
Transformer, Types.
Mandatory requirements for electrical installations. Ships lighting. Safe working practice. Electric
protective devices. Specification and installation of cables for various shipboard uses. Electrical and
electronic systems operating in flammable areas. The hazards and precautions required for the operation
of power systems of above 1.000 volts. Shore supply.
34) Electronics:
Transistor as an amplifier, switch, oscillator. IC 555 based timers, audio-visual alarms. Photo Electric
Devices e.g. LED, LCD, 7 Segment Display. Basics of digital electronics.
Basic electronics – Electron Theory
Basic Electronic Circuit Elements – Semi conductor, Thyristor, Integrated Circuit (IC) and Large scale
Integrated Circuit (LSI).
Electronic Control Equipment – Control mechanism of PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), Integrated
Automation Control and Monitoring System (IACMS), Computer programmable Controller, Relay Circuit
unit, Digital Sequential Control devices.
Flowchart for Automatic and Control System – Depiction and understanding of flowcharts, Symbols
utilization and processes involved.
36) Basic control engineering: Fundamentals of Automatic Control, Various Automatic Control, ON-
OFF Control, Sequential Control, Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) Control.
Measurement of Process Value – Temperature (Mechanical, Electrical), Pressure, Level (Direct methods
and Inferential methods), Flow, General measurement and process.
Transmission of Signals – Transmitters, Controlling elements (Pneumatic, Electrical, Receivers).
Manipulator Elements – Principles, Operation, Application, Pneumatic, Electrical Servomotor, Hydraulic
Servomotor.
Functions and mechanism of automatic control for main engines and auxiliary machinery - Generator
distribution system, Steam boiler, Oil purifier, Refrigeration system, Pumping and piping system, Steering
gear system, Cargo-handling equipment and deck machinery.
Design features and system configuration of automatic control equipment and safety devices for the
following - General Requirements, Main Engine, Generator and distribution system, Steam boiler.
Maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment: Safety requirements for working on ship
board electrical systems, including isolation of all electrical plants and equipment required before
personnel are permitted to work on such plant and equipment.
Maintenance and repair - Principles of Maintenance, Generator, Switchboard, Electrical Motors, Starters,
Distribution System – Transformer, Distribution, Cables, D.C Electrical Systems and Equipment – Battery
system, Remote automatic control equipment.
Detection of electric malfunction and measures to prevent damage - Essential requirements for Fault
Protection, Fault Location.
37) Manage Trouble Shooting Restoration of Electrical and Electronic Control Equipment to
Operating Condition Practical Knowledge:
Trouble Shooting Of Electrical and Electronic Control Equipment
Electrical safety, Test equipment, Interpretation of circuit symbols, Logical six step trouble shooting
procedure, Generation, Prime mover electrical control, Main air circuit breaker, Protection of generators,
Electrical distribution systems, Motors, Electrical survey requirements, Calibrate and adjust transmitters
and controllers, Control system fault finding.
Trouble Shooting Of Monitoring Systems - Test and calibration of sensors and transducers of monitoring
system.
Software Version Control - Programmable logic controllers (PLC), Microcontrollers, Digital techniques.
Construction and operation of electrical testing and measuring equipment – Construction, Operation &
Principles of insulation tester, Continuity tester, Multi tester, Clampmeter.
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Function and performance test and configuration - Monitoring Systems, Automatic Control Devices
(Process control & system control), Protective Devices.
Electrical and simple electronic diagrams – Electric and Electronic symbols and Interpretations of Flow
diagrams and Circuits.
Knowledge of:
Classification society and class certificates
Statutory certification of ships/ Class verification
Surveys for maintenance and renewal of class and statutory certificates
Planned maintenance system as per ISM code- Planning repairs. .
39) Detect and Identify the Cause of Machinery Malfunctions and Correct Faults - Practical
Knowledge - Detection of machinery malfunctions, location of faults and action to prevent damage,
unplanned maintenance.
Inspection and adjustment of all relevant equipment.
b) Practice of maintenance:
Management and conduct of ship maintenance by planned maintenance and preventive maintenance.
Theory of condition monitoring and its application onboard ships. Principles of tribology and its practises.
Planning and execution of dry docking and other major repairs.
Manageable breakdowns and emergency repairs.
Planning and execution of safe maintenance activity and repair procedures taking into account technical,
legislative, safety procedurals specification, appropriate plan, specification of materials and equipment
available for maintenance and repairs.
Risk assessment and evaluation before commencement of maintenance activity.
Destructive and non destructive testing.
Trials and restoration of the plant after repairs.
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Safe working practices.
Ventilation arrangements (natural and mechanical) for pump rooms in tankers and for holds and oil fuel
tanks.
Fore and aft peak tanks, double bottom and deep tank filling and pumping arrangements. Compartmental
drainage. Levelling arrangements for damaged side compartments.
Ship dimensions and form: General arrangement of General cargo, tankers, bulk carriers, combination
carriers, containers, ro-ro and passenger ships, definitions of camber, rise of floor, flare, sheer, rake etc.,
Ship stresses: Hogging, sagging, racking, panting, pounding, slamming etc, Hull structure: Proper names
for the various parts, standard steel sections etc., Bow and stern: Stern frame, structural arrangement
forward and aft to withstand panting and pounding etc., Fittings: Water tightness to the hatches, opening in
oil tankers, chain lockers and attachment of cables, bilge piping system, ballast system, sounding and air
pipes etc., Rudders and propellers: Construction of rudders and propeller, controllable pitch propeller,
stern tube arrangement etc.,
Process of welding.
Draught and buoyancy. Alteration of mean draught due to change in density of water, Buoyancy and
reserve buoyancy. Effect of bilging amid ship compartments.
Transverse stability Centre of gravity. Centre of buoyancy. Metacentre. Shift of centre of gravity due to
addition or removal of mass, transverse movement of mass. Stability at small angles of heel, KB, BM,
Angle of loll and Hydrostatic Curves, Initial stability, Moments of statical stability. The inclining
experiment.
Resistance and propulsion. Comparison of skin frictional resistance of hull with model at different speeds.
R = f.s.vn and residual resistance. Admiralty and Fuel coefficients. Relation between speed of vessel and
fuel consumption with constant displacement and assuming that resistance varies as (speed) n.
Theoretical knowledge of Naval Architecture and Ship Construction including damage control.
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43) National & International Legislation:
National Legislation for implementing International agreements and Conventions.
(a) Safety related –
Precautions against fire and explosions, fire prevention, detection and extinction in all parts of a
ship Personal survival techniques and life saving appliances on ship, Medical Care:
Theory of fire; Fire control aboard ships; Ship fire fighting organisations; Training of seafarers in fire
fighting; Procedures for fire fighting; Inspection and servicing of fire appliances and equipment; Fire
fighting process hazards; First aid; Fire investigations and reporting; Case studies;
Safety; Safe Working Practices; Emergency situations; Principles of survival; Use of survival equipment;
Survival craft and rescue boat; Methods of helicopter rescue; Launching arrangements; Lifeboat engine
and accessories; Evacuation; Signalling equipment and pyrotechnics; First aid; Radio equipment;
Launching and handling survival craft in rough weather.
Knowledge of relevant international maritime law embodied in international agreements and applicable
conventions. Requirements and responsibilities under Safety of Life at Sea Convention, 1974; Load Lines
Convention, 1966 and Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping Convention, 1978.
Surveys and audits, certification and their validity. Certificates and other documents that are required to be
on board ships
Operations and maintenance of life-saving, fire-detection, fire-fighting and other safety equipment on
board ships.
Responsibilities under the relevant requirements of the International Convention for the safety of life at
sea
1. Brief description of International Convention for the safety of life at sea
2. Obligation to carry out surveys and maintain validity of certificates
3. Obligation to maintain records
4. Obligation and rights of master
MARPOL, 73/78 (all Annexes, equipment requirements and their operations, documentation, including
necessary record books); Ballast Water Management Convention, 2004; Antifouling Convention, 2001;
National legislations of other countries like Oil Pollution Act, 1990.
Responsibilities under the relevant requirements of the International Convention for the prevention of
Pollution from Ships - Annex I, Annex II, Annex III, Annex IV, Annex V, Annex VI.
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Requirements and responsibilities under MARPOL, 73/78 (all Annexes, equipment requirements and their
operations, documentation, including necessary record books); Ballast Water Management Convention,
2004; Antifouling Convention, 2001; National legislations of other countries like Oil Pollution Act, 1990.
Environmental impact of accidental & operational discharges; emissions to air from ships; other
pollutants; proactive measures to control pollution and maintain environment.
(c)Security related – Security awareness; identification of security threats; security related duties; ISPS
Code and its requirements - ship security plan; levels of security; controlling measures; drills &
exercises; documentation; audits and certification.
(d) Liability related – Concept of Liability & Compensation as related to Marine Pollution.
(e) ISM Code and its requirements - Safety management system, Documentation and Certification.
(f) National Legislation – Merchant Shipping Act, 1958; Role of Maritime Administration (Directorate
General of Shipping) and its functions; DGS Rules and MS Notices; Flag State requirements;
Statutory surveys and certification; Port State Control.
(b) Classification Societies – Classification; role of societies; surveys and certification; International
Association of Classification Societies.
Certificates and other documents to be carried on board ships by International Conventions, how they
may be obtained and period of their legal validity
1. List of Certificates and documents to be carried on board ships as per SOLAS Annex 1, how they
are obtained and their period of validity
2. Additional certificates and documents required on board ships
Maritime Declarations of Health and the requirements of the International Health Regulations
1. WHO’s International Health Regulations 2005 (IHR)
2. International Medical Guide for ships (IMGS)
3. IMO’s Medical First Aid Guide (MFAG)
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4. WHO’s Guidelines for drinking water quality
Responsibilities under International Instruments Affecting the Safety of the Ships, Passengers, Crew or
Cargo
1. ILO’s Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC 2006)
2. Convention on the International Regulation for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG) 1972
3. International Convention on Salvage 1989; Lloyd’s Standard Form of Salvage Agreement (LOF
2000)
4. Convention on Limitation of Liability of Maritime Claims 1976
5. International Convention for the Unification of certain Rules of Law relating to Bills of Lading
(Hague-Visby Rules)
6. Charter parties
7. Marine Insurance, General Average and P & I Club
45) Maintain Safety And Security Of The Vessel, Crew And Passengers And The Operational
Condition Of The Life Saving, Fire Fighting And Other Safety Systems:
Life Saving Appliances Regulations (SOLAS) - Life-Saving appliances and arrangements (Chapter III of
SOLAS) and life-saving appliance code.
Actions to be taken to protect and safeguard all persons on board in emergencies - Rescue of persons from
a vessel in distress or from a wreck; and Man-overboard procedures.
Action to Limit Damage and Salve the Ship Following Fire, Explosion, Collision or Grounding -
Contingency plans for response to emergencies, Means of limiting damage and salving the ship following
a fire or explosion, Procedures for abandoning ship.
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46) Leadership and team working skills:
Introduction to Management, Related Conventions and National Legislations, applies task and workload
management, applies effective resource management and decision making.
Engine room resource management, effective corrections, allocation of resources. Planning and
coordination, work load management, time and resource constraints. Personal relationship on board ship,
working in multi cultural environment.
Ability to Apply Task and workload management – Communication, Team building, Planning and co-
ordination, Personal assignments, Time and resource constraints, Prioritization.
Knowledge and ability to apply effective Resource Management - Allocation, assignment and
prioritization of resources, Effective communication on board and ashore, Decisions reflect consideration
of team experience.
Knowledge and ability to apply Decision-Making Techniques - Management processes and functions,
Negotiating skills, Situation and risk assessment, Identify and generate options, Select course of action,
Evaluation of outcome effectiveness.
Development, Implementation, and Oversight of Standard Operating Procedures - Project planning and
controlling.
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