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Q1. Reducing the speed of main propulsion engines is considered to be the simplest and most practical short-term solution for lowering GHG emissions from ships. What are the drawbacks and dangers of operating main propulsion two stroke marine engines at low speeds for extended periods of time? How can these issues be resolved and the risks associated with low-speed operation reduced?

Q2. Define communication. Enumerate and discuss the different types of communications. Discuss the various barriers to effective communication.

You are Carrying out a Main engine decarbonisation and the work is carried out in two groups, one working on the cylinder head platform and the other group working in the bottom platform. Identify the areas in this operation where there can be a hazard due to failure of communication. Also suggest risk mitigation measures to mitigate the hazard of failure of communication.

Q3. A. What are the principles of modern salvage law? (5)

B. What is general average? Explain the following in reference to the general average: (3)

i. Entitlement (2)

ii. Artificial (2)

iii. Adjustment (2)

iv. Contestation (2)

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Q3. A. What are the principles of modern salvage law? (4)

B. What is General Average? (4)

C. Explain with context to General Average. (8)

i. Entitlement

ii. Artificial

iii. Adjustment

iv. Contestation

Q4. A VLCC suffered hull damage following a tank explosion and sank after a few days while undergoing salvage operations in the territorial sea of a coastal state. Discuss ship-owner's protections with reference to (a) marine insurance and (b) liabilities under international conventions.

Q5. Corrosion is considered to pose a considerable danger to ships hulls, cargo and ballast tanks, discuss the following:

i. Influence of temperature on the corrosion rate of cargo and water ballast tanks.

ii. Causes of coating deterioration in cargo and ballast tanks.

iii. Describe how an assessment of the coating condition helps to be aware of the tank corrosion status.

iv. State the information obtained from Coating Technical File.

Q6. a) Control of disease vectors is necessary for maintenance of health on board ships. Elucidate the role of the World Health Organization to ensure health safety at sea. (5)

b) Which are the national agencies tasked with the enforcement of the health protocols and regulations, ensuring the safety of seafarers and compliance of the ship with international safety standards? Briefly explain the procedure followed by in India. (5)

c) What are the different certifications issued to a vessel for maintenance of the ship in good health? (5)

d) Name the competent authority in India for inspection and issuance of certificates to a ship. What is the validity of these certificates? Are there provisions for extension of such certificates beyond the date of expiry? (5)

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Control of disease vectors is necessary for maintenance of health on board ships. What is the Role of the WHO organisation in this regard and which are the national agencies tasked with the maintenance of the ship and the crew in good health? What are the different certificates issued to a vessel for maintenance of the ship in good health? Who can issue these certificates in India and what is the validity and extension options for such certificates?

Q7. Explain the provisions under United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) that mandates the following from each member States:

a) States must “maintain a register of ships” flying their flag. (5)

b) Control safety, pollution and social aspects of ships. (5)

c) Analyze the legislative and constitutional mechanisms adopted by India to implement the provisions of the UNCLOS in respect to the obligations referred in (a) and (b) above, since its ratification. (6)

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State the UNCLOS requirements for member States,

(a) To register ships flagged with them and

(b) To control safety, pollution and social aspects of ships.

(c) What mechanisms are used in India to comply with these requirements enumerated at (a) and (b) above?

Q8. a) State the applicable regulation of SOLAS and MARPOL under which it is mandatory for a flag state to conduct an investigation into any incidence of maritime casualty. (5)

b) Illustrate the salient points of casualty investigation code and the recommended practices for a safety investigation into a marine casualty or marine incident. (7)

c) What do you understand by the term ‘very serious marine casualty’? (4)

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Q8. a) State the applicable regulation of SOLAS and MARPOL under which it is mandatory for a flag state to conduct an investigation into any casualty.

b) Briefly write the salient points of casualty investigation code and the recommended practices for a safety investigation into a marine casualty or marine incident.

c) What do you understand by the term “very serious marine casualty”? (16)

Q9. a) How is Human Element issue addressed in STCW Code? (6)

b) Critically examine the impact of fatigue on seafarer performance. Identify the measures adopted by the IMO in this regard. What measures can a shipping company implement to mitigate these risks in compliance with international regulations? (10)

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A) How is Human Element issue addressed in STCW code. (8)

B) Discuss the IMO guidance on fatigue mitigation and management on board ships. (8)