7718065806
Sep
2025
1 Question.
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.
2 Question.
Discuss the
concept of CII (Carbon Intensity Indicator) as adopted in MARPOL and the
commercial impact of CII in shipping business.
(b) Discuss
shortcomings of the current CII concept being faced by the industry and
remedial measures adopted.
3 Question.
Explain the
concepts of "Particular Average" and "General Average".
What are the circumstances when a general average can be declared? Who are
average adjusters and what is their role in general average
loss situations?
4 Question.
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.
5 Question.
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.
6 Question.
Define
Communication, Enumerate and discuss the different types of communications.
Discuss the various barriers to effective communication.
You are
doing a Main engine decarbonisation and work is carried out in two groups, one
working on the cylinder head platform and the other group working in the bottom
platform. Identify the areas in this operation where there can be a hazard due
to failure of communication. Also suggest risk mitigation measures to mitigate
this hazard of failure of communication.
7 Question.
Describe
the background and relevance of the International Convention on Civil Liability
for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001. Discuss the following under Bunker
Conventions, comparing with other similar Conventions such as CLC'92:-
a)
Pollution damage & Exclusions.
b) Time
limits for claims
c)
Liability of Ship owner & Limitations of Liability
d)
Compulsory Insurance & Financial Security
8 Question.
Discuss the
broad overview of the relevant IMO, ILO regimes relating to the Human Element
in the maritime industry such as maritime labour and welfare.
(b)Discuss
the IMO guidance on Fatigue Mitigation and Management on board ships.
9 Question.
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. II-1.
b) Explain the difference and
relevance between annual and periodical surveys towards harmonised survey and
certification system.