Question.

Maritime industries have taken several initiatives to explore new digital technologies and “Blockchain Technology” is one of such initiatives.

With brief introduction on the principles of Blockchain , explain the following

a)            Advantages of using the distributive ledger technology in the shipping industry.

b)            Challenges in implementation of Blockchain in Maritime Sector.

c)             How can Blockchain move the shipping industry toward sustainability.

 

 

 

Question.

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 examples.

Also enumerate the perils which are covered under a marine insurance contract but the onus of proof is upon the insurers to prove the assureds want of “due diligence" to avoid the claim.

 

 

 

 

Question.

A grounded ship has been refloated and towed by a professional salvor to a place or safety. As per the Salvage Convention the salvor has a right to award

a)            List the various criteria which are considered under Article 13 of the Convention for determining the amount of award

b)            State the duties of the salvor and the ship-owner/master as per this Convention, and

c)             Assuming LOF-2000 was agreed between the parties, discuss when is the Convention applicable and when the LOF if any dispute arises.

 

 

 

Question.

What is decarbonisation in shipping.

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

Explain the 2 short term measure approved by the imo for implementation with their guidelines.

 

 

 

Question.

Explain the role of Classification society acting as Recognized Organization (RO) in carrying out statutory surveys.

What is the criteria for approval of a R.O. by Administration?

Can the statutory surveys and classification surveys be done simultaneously by one classification society? How do Administrations monitor Recognized Organization

 

 

Question. 

(a)           “LNG is; the future fuel for shipping". Justify your views elaborating the cost, environment-friendliness, operational and maintenance perspectives.

(b)           Referring to the Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code) from the IMO, describe the arrangements for storage, installation, monitoring and control of ships using gas and other low-flash points fuels

 

 

 

Question.

Improving efficiency of propellers is recognized as a growing means to improve energy efficiency of ships.

Discuss any three of the following high-efficiency propellers with its merits and demerits:-

Ducted Propellers

Kappel Propellers

Contra rotating Propellers.

Azimuth Propulsion.

 

 

 

Question.

Elaborate the objectives and requirement of kong kong international convention for safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships 2009.

What all measures have to be taken by India to implement the convention on Indian flagged ships and foreign ships being scrapped in Indian scrap yards.

 

 

 

Question.

Formal safety assessment is being widely used in the rule making processes of imo.

Narrate the objectives, characteristics and process of the fsa, with specific explanation regarding hazard identification, risk analysis and cost benefit assessment