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Q1. (a) Describe the structure of IMO. Specify the responsibilities and work done by the Assembly, the Council and various main committees. What role do the sub committees perform in supporting the main committees? (8)

(b) Define a convention. Explain the differences in international instruments such as Convention, Protocol, Code and Resolution. Give at least one example of each. (8)

Q2. (a) Describe the background and relevance of the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001.

(b) Define the following under Bunker Convention and explain how they differ from other similar Convention such as CLC’92. (16)

(i) Pollution damage

(ii) Bunker oil

(iii) Time limits for claims

(iv) Exclusions.

Q3. Optimization of hull Forms is recognized as means to improve energy efficiency of ships.

Discuss scope and impact of optimization of the following in improving energy efficiency of ship: (i) Forebody optimization (ii) Aft body Optimization (iii) Twin Skeg Design. (16)

Q4. With specific to reference to any make, sketch and describe the Cylinder Lubricating System used in new generation marine diesel engines. How will you effect the optimum cylinder oil feed with varying sulphur content of fuel oil. (16)

Q5. a) Briefly discuss the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC) and its key objectives behind the establishment of the Harmonized System of Survey and Certifications for ships? (8)

b) How does the HSSC enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Port State Control inspections for Ships? (4)

c) What challenges or complexities are associated with the implementation of the HSSC, and how are they addressed? (4)

Q6. An Indian flag vessel has grounded off the coast of India, and the owners have abandoned the property. In accordance with the provisions under the Merchant Shipping Act, what steps should be initiated and who should initiate such steps for the safety of the ships and the marine environment. (16)

Q7. a) Discuss the broad overview of the relevant IMO, ILO regimes relating to the Human Element in the maritime industry. (8)

b) Analyse the Human Factor and ISM Code. In implementing the ISM Code how does human fact play an important role. (8)

Q8. The steering gear of the sea going vessel in which you are a Chief Engineer, stops responding while the vessel is about to enter a foreign port. Explain the following:

(a) Immediate actions you would take as Chief Engineer of the ship. (4)

(b) Long term actions you would like to take, to reduce the possibility of such incidents. (4)

(c) In the event of the vessel making contact with the jetty resulting in minor oil-spillage, the legal consequences which the vessel is liable to face. (8)

Q9. (a) What are the ongoing developments at IMO with respect to the technical and operational measures to be invoked on board ships for combating greenhouse gas emissions from ships? (8)

(b) What are the core components of the IMO's "Basket of Candidate Measures" under the revised GHG strategy? (8)