Class 1 (Chief Engineer) Engineering Management 📅 Jun 2024

Exam Question

(a) What are the various Statutory Certificates carried on board an oil tanker, and their validity? Mention the Conventions, under which they are issued, giving the reference of their Conventions. (8)

(b) 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 in compliance with the provisions of SOLAS. (8)

Reference Answer

### (a) Statutory Certificates for an Oil Tanker
An oil tanker engaged in international voyages is required to carry numerous statutory certificates to demonstrate compliance with international conventions. The following is a comprehensive list of these certificates, their purpose, the conventions under which they are issued, and their validity.
**1. Certificate of Registry**
* **Convention:** United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and National Maritime Laws.

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