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Q1.  A. What do you understand by unseaworthy vessel within the meaning of the MSA 1958 as amended? B. What according to you is the difference between unseaworthy and unsafe ship

C. What are the obligation of the owner to crew with respect seaworthiness?

Q2. a) Define a Charter Party and explain its different types. (6)

b) Outline the key clauses typically included in a Charter Party agreement. (5)

c) Analyse the rights and obligations of both the shipowner and the charterer under a Time Charter and Voyage Charter. (5)

Q4. (A) Discuss what you understand by directional stability and manoeuvring. How are these attributes provided in a ship?

(B) Using typical engine power versus engine speed diagram and propeller demand curves, discuss the relation between the maximum rated output of the propulsion plant and the power for which the propeller is designed.

Q4. Discuss the Hong Kong Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships. What is its significance for India, and how does India’s shipbreaking industry stand to benefit or be impacted by its implementation? (16)

Q5. Explain the objectives and importance of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic (FAL Convention).

Discuss the recent amendments to the FAL Convention and analyze their impact on modern shipping operations, particularly in relation to digitalization and sustainability. (16)

Q6. a) What do you understand by ‘abandonment’ of seafarers?

What is cause of the ever-increasing number of seafarer’s getting abandoned in various parts of the world? (8)

b) Discuss the role of international organizations such as the ILO, ITF and the available provisions within the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 to aid the seafarers in such situations. (8)

Q7. Improving efficiency of propellers is recognized as a growing means to improve energy efficiency of ships. Discuss the following high-efficiency propellers with its merits and demerits: (16)

a) Ducted Propellers

b) Kappel Propellers

c) Contra rotating Propellers.

d) Azimuth Propulsion.

Q3. a) IMO has introduced the EEXI requirements under MARPOL Annex VI Chapter IV for existing vessels from 2023 as a measure towards reduction of C02 emissions from shipping.

a) Explain the various design features adopted in the existing vessels to comply with the present EEXI which meets the EEXI framework under Phase 2 ( f 20% - 30% reduction).

b) Explain the concept of CII rating and critically discuss the role of measuring metrics of AER and EEOI. What are the measures required to be taken by the vessel to improve its CII ratings.

Q6. a)" General average is based on certain essential features" -Discuss the statement.

b) A large vessel ran aground. Main engine was used in ahead and astern directions to shake the vessel loose from the ground. Due to excessive load some bearings of the main engine got burnt. Can this damage be Included in the general average? Give justification to your answer.