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1. Explain the role of the United Nations' Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) in promoting global
sustainability. Choose any two SDGS and discuss their relevance to the maritime
sector, highlighting specific actions the shipping industry can take to support
their achievement. (16)
2. Explain the purpose and significance of the International
Maritime Organization (IMO) Code on Noise Levels Onboard Ships (Noise Code).
Discuss the key provisions of the Noise Code, including the maximum allowable
noise limits, areas of application, and measures to reduce noise levels
onboard. Highlight the impact of noise on crew health and performance, and
describe the compliance requirements for ship design, equipment, and operational
practices under this Code. (16)
3.a) The concept of New Inspection
Regime (NIR) was introduced and implemented first by Paris MoU.
Explain the salient features NIR.
b) Enumerate the pros & cons of NIR implementation. How
would ship owners/managers respond/rise to the challenge posed by NIR?
4.a) Discuss the role of
Classification societies in structural, mechanical and electrical rule
formation and implementation during design, construction and maintenance.
Explain why is compliance with above referred Class rules is now mentioned in
SOLAS ch.ll-1. (10)
b) Explain the difference and relevance between annual and periodical surveys towards harmonised survey and certification system. (6)
5. a) Discuss principles and the
steps of root cause analysis. Differentiate between proximate cause and root
cause.
b) Accident causation models often state 'active failures'
and 'latent failures. Giving suitable examples discuss these terms.
6. With Reference to Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) answer
the following:- a) Explain the structure of the
convention with titles.
b)Briefly, discuss DMLC Part I and
Part II covering welfare measures for seafarers.
7. a) The duration of
responsibilities of the maritime carrier are different under different
conventions regarding carriage of goods by sea. Explain this statement with
examples. (8)
b) A bulk carrier discharged the cargo of grain in a port.
The consignee received some cargo in damaged condition. He claimed from the
ship owner for the damage to the cargo. What (8) defence is available to the
ship owner?
8. The Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) seeks
to improve a ship's energy efficiency through four steps: planning,
implementation, monitoring, and self-evaluation and improvement. Describe with
suitable examples, the critical role of each of these components in improving
energy efficiency of ships. (16)
9. Referring to the IMO Instruments Implementation Code
a) Briefly Discuss the objective of
the code and strategy recommended to flag state to achieve the objective. Which
all IMO instruments covered in the code.
(6)
b) What are the key performance indicators for evaluation of
Flag state performance as per the code.
c)Briefly discuss the Flag state,
coastal state, and Port state responsibilities.