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March 2025
1.a)
Explain the requirements for the classification of a ship, including the role
of classification societies in ensuring compliance with safety and construction
standards.
(b) Discuss
the scenario where a ship is classed by two classification societies. How is
this process managed, and who is responsible for conducting statutory surveys
and audits in such cases.
2.Define
substantial corrosion in the context of ship structure and classification
requirements. What criteria are used to assess substantial corrosion during
inspections? Discuss the steps taken to address substantial corrosion during a
renewal survey, including inspection techniques, repair methods, and the role
of the classification society in ensuring compliance
3.a) Gender
Equality is one of the goals of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Discuss
the importance of gender diversity in the maritime industry and the challenges
faced by women in this sector.
b) Explain
the role of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in promoting gender
equality in shipping and elaborate on the initiatives taken by the Indian
government to reduce the gender gap in the maritime workforce.
4. Maritime
industries have taken several initiatives to explore new digital technologies
and "3D Printing" is one of such initiatives. With brief introduction
on the principles of 3D printing, explain the following:
a) Explain
the concept of 3D printing and its working principles
b) Discuss
its applications in the maritime industry
c)What are
the advantages and challenges of using 3D printing technology in the shipping
sector?
5. 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 assured's want of "due diligence" to avoid the claim.
6. 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 (5) (c)
Why would an oil products tanker probably require having certificates under all
3 conventions i.e., CLC, Bunker and HNS.
7. IMO
introduced the EEDI requirements under MARPOL Annex VI Chapter IV for new
builds in 2013 as a measure toward the reduction of CO2 emissions from
shipping. Explain the various design features adopted in the new build vessels
to comply with the present EEDI framework under Phase 2 (of 20%-30% reduction).
8. Hull
& Propeller maintenance is gaining popularity with the recent high stress
on the energy efficiency of ships. Write short notes on the following:
(a)
(b)
Condition Based Propeller Maintenance
(c)
Propeller Coating & Polishing
9. An
Indian-flagged vessel collided with another vessel off the coast of
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2025
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