APRIL 2023
Question 1.
Several casualties have
been reported involving ships carrying Bauxite as cargo.
Discuss the causes of such casualties and the specific care and action be taken, taking into account the provisions of relevant IMO instruments, when handling and carrying bauxite in bulk. (16)
2022/SEP/02
Question 2.
The HNS Convention is expected shortly to come into force. Explain the following in respect of this convention. (a) List and give examples of substances covered under this convention (b) Types of pollution and subsequent losses or damages which can come under this convention (c) Why would an oil products tanker probably require to have certificates under all 3 conventions i.e., CLC, Bunker and HNS. (16)
Question 3.
Who are average adjusters and what is their role in general average loss situations? (16)
Question 4.
An Indian flag vessel collided with another vessel off the coast of India, as a result few lives were also lost and vessel damaged. In accordance with the provisions under the Merchant Shipping Act, what steps should be initiated and who should initiate such steps for the safety of the ships and the marine environment. (16)
Question 5.
What is Maritime Lien? How
does this lien travel with property?
Explain the associated terms "In Rem" and "In personam". Which convention deals with maritime lien? Give the order of settlement of various debtor's claims after legal action as per this convention. (16)
Question 6.
Recent stress on the
control of emission from ships has led to the development of a series of
devices aimed at the improvement of propeller propulsion effectiveness.
Discuss various such devices with special
focus on the following: -
a) Wake Equalizing Devices b) Pre swirl Devices (4) (4) c) Post-swirl Devices (4) d) High-efficiency Propellers. (4)
Question 7.
Describe the background and relevance of
the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution
Damage, 2001.
a) Pollution damage & Exclusions. (4) b) Time limits for claims (4) c) Liability of Ship owner & Limitations of Liability (4) d) Compulsory Insurance & Financial Security (4)
Question 8.
(b)Discuss the IMO guidance on Fatigue Mitigation and Management on board ships. (8)
Question 9.
a) Discuss the role of
Classification societies in structural, mechanical, and electrical rule
formation and implementation during design, construction and maintenance.
Explain why compliance is with above
referred Class rules is now mentioned in SOLAS ch. 11-1. (8)
b) Explain the difference and relevance between annual and periodical surveys towards Harmonized survey and certification system. (8)