Description
Prepare for the Advanced Shipboard Management (ASM) Oral Examination with this comprehensive 311-page surveyor-wise reference book, prepared by Faizan J Chougule.
Unlike general ASM notes arranged only chapter-wise, this book organizes a substantial portion of the material around the questioning patterns of individual surveyors, making it particularly useful for candidates preparing for Master (F.G.) oral examinations.
📘 Surveyor-Wise Question Sets
The book contains dedicated question sets for:
- Capt. Sharda
- Capt. Panigrahi
- Capt. Das
- Capt. Mondal
- Capt. Sarin
- Capt. Iyer
- Capt. Baweja
- Additional questions for the above surveyors
- Miscellaneous additional questions
- Amendment screenshots
- Dedicated Ship Handling section
The surveyor sections cover a broad range of ASM oral topics including the Merchant Shipping Act 2025, legal procedures, certificates and surveys, classification, ISM, ISPS, SOLAS, STCW, MLC, navigation, ROR, bridge procedures, stability, ship construction, cargo operations, pollution, insurance, commercial law, PSC, emergencies and crew management.
⚓ Dedicated Ship Handling Section
The final portion of the book includes Ship Handling, specifically covering areas such as:
Moorings • Interaction • Berthing • Unberthing Operations
This section extends from pages 295–311.
⭐ Why This Book Is Useful
The notes have deliberately been kept short and precise, focusing on the bare minimum information required for various topics rather than lengthy textbook-style explanations.
This makes the book especially suitable for:
Surveyor-wise preparation → Quick revision → Repeated oral practice → Last-minute preparation → Identifying areas requiring further study
📚 Example of the Level of Coverage
The book does not merely list questions. Many questions are accompanied by structured answers. For example, the Master takeover section covers the procedure for taking over command under the Merchant Shipping Act 2025, followed by certificates to be checked during takeover and related follow-up questions.
Other practical areas include statutory certificates, class status reports, Conditions of Class, surveys and PSC. For example, the PSC section explains inspection stages, clear grounds, detainable deficiencies and PSC deficiency codes.
⚠️ Important Disclaimer
These notes are intended for reference and exam preparation only.
The author specifically states that references have been taken from official publications, guides and other notes, and that certain topics have been simplified using AI tools. The author also states that some mistakes may be present and advises candidates to use the notes at their own discretion.
Candidates should therefore verify important statutory, regulatory and technical information from the latest official publications, DG Shipping/IMO requirements and applicable conventions before relying on it for examination or professional purposes.
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