MARCH 2023

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Question 1.

One of the objectives of UNCLOS is protection of marine environment pollution and prevention of pollution.

Define pollution as per UNCLOS and discuss the key features of obligations of coastal states in this regard.

State the 3 main tiers of the oil Pollution damage compensation conventions of the IMO. In each case elaborate on who is responsible for payment of compensation

Also state the source at funds as well as certification required by ISO ship under each tier.

Question 2.

Briefly discuss the imo decarbonisation ambitions and pathways with focus on short term, mid-term and long-term goals.

Explain the two short-term measures approved by the IMO for implementation with their guidelines.

Question 3.

What are the perils of the sea which are covered In a Marine Insurance contract? What can an insured do to cover a peril other than an insured peril of the sea?

Explain with example. also enumerate the perils which are covered under a marline insurance contract, but onus of proof is upon the insurers to prove the to avoid the assured want of due diligence to avoid claim.

Question 4.

Exhaust emission control is a major global issue and under serious consideration by world shipping in this context comment on the following.

Primary nox reduction vis a vis secondary nox reduction measures.

Scavenge air moisturizing and exhaust gas recirculation for main engine.

Question 5.

Describe the stages during which the power produced by the main engine of the ship is transformed into effective power.

Discuss the essential sea trial manoeuvres [navigational trials] conducted and typical objective of each test.

Question 6.

(a) It is a common statement that '80% of accidents are caused due to human error. Discuss the term 'human error' referred to here of a complex hierarchical social technical system.

(b) The terms Human Element, Human Error and Human Factors have often been used interchangeably in relation with the maritime incidents/accidents. How in your opinion do these terms differ? Discuss with suitable examples.

Question 7.

During a port State control inspection, the PSCO desired to carry out detailed inspection of the vessel.

a) What are clear grounds for a PSCO to conduct a more detailed inspection? State your answer with examples.

b) What is the difference between corrective action' and 'preventive action.

Question 8.

a) Enumerate the structure of IACS and explain difference between UI, UR, PR from IACS Does it have any significance to ship owners/operators?

b) What is a Recognized organization? What are the salient features of the R.O. Code? How do Administrations monitor R.O.s?

Question 9.

With reference to the modern analysis techniques employed for the condition analysis of Lubricating briefly discuss following.

a) Elemental (Spectrometric) Analysis b) Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy c) Particle Count d) Base Number Vs Acid Number.

MARCH 2023

OUR LADY OF VAILANKANNI

ALFIDELFI

CONTACT 7718065806