Class 1 (Chief Engineer) Engineering Management 📅 Nov 2023

Exam Question

(a) Discuss the significance of Continuous Survey of Machinery onboard ships, outlining its key objective, methodologies, and the impact of advanced technologies on this process. (8)

(b) Enumerate on the challenges typically encountered in such surveys and propose viable solutions to ensure its effectiveness. (8)

Reference Answer

### (a) Significance of Continuous Survey of Machinery (CSM)
#### 1. Key Objective
The Continuous Survey of Machinery (CSM) is a system of survey adopted by Classification Societies that allows a vessel to maintain its class certification without the need for a complete and disruptive machinery survey at a single point in time. The primary objectives are:
* **Maintain Classification Status**: To ensure the vessel's machinery remains in a condition that complies with the rules of the Classification Society throughout its 5-year class cycle.

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