Q1. Explain the role of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in promoting global sustainability. Choose any two SDGs and discuss their relevance to the maritime sector, highlighting specific actions the shipping industry can take to support their achievement. (16)
Q2. Explain the purpose and significance of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Code on Noise Levels Onboard Ships (Noise Code). Discuss the key provisions of the Noise Code, including the maximum allowable noise limits, areas of application, and measures to reduce noise levels onboard. Highlight the impact of noise on crew health and performance, and describe the compliance requirements for ship design, equipment, and operational practices under this Code. (16)
Q3. a) The concept of New Inspection Regime (NIR) was introduced and implemented first by Paris MoU. Explain the salient features NIR. (8)
b) Enumerate the pros & cons of NIR implementation. How would ship owners/managers respond/rise to the challenge posed by NIR? (8)
Q4. a) Discuss the role of Classification societies in structural, mechanical, and electrical rule formation and implementation during design, construction, and maintenance. Explain why compliance with the above referred Class rules is now mentioned in SOLAS ch.ll-1. (10)
b) Explain the difference and relevance between annual and periodical surveys towards harmonized survey and certification system. (6)
Q9. a) Discuss the principles and the steps of root cause analysis. Differentiate between proximate cause and root cause.
b) Accident causation models often state ‘active failures’ and ‘latent failures. Giving suitable examples discuss these terms.
Q6. With reference to Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) answer the following:
a) Explain the structure of the convention with titles. (8)
b) Briefly, discuss DMLC Part I and II covering welfare measures for seafarers. (8)
Q8. a) The duration of responsibilities of the maritime carrier are different under different conventions regarding carriage of goods by sea. Explain this statement with examples. (8)
b) A bulk carrier discharged the cargo of grain in a port. The consignee received some cargo in damaged condition. He claimed from the ship owner for the damage to the cargo. What defense is available to the ship owner? (8)
Q7. The Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) seeks to improve a ship's energy efficiency through four steps: planning, implementation, monitoring, and self-evaluation and improvement. Describe with suitable examples, the critical role of each of these components in improving energy efficiency of ships. (16)
Q2. Referring to the IMO Instruments Implementation Code.
a) Briefly Discuss the objectives of the code and strategy recommended to flag state to achieve the objective. Which all IMO instruments covered in the code.
b) What are the key performance indicators for evaluation of Flag state performance as per the code.
c) Briefly discuss the Flag state, coastal state, and Port state responsibilities.
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