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