1. Maritime industries have taken several initiatives to explore new digital technologies
and "Internet of things (loT)" is one of such initiatives. With brief introduction on the principles of loT, explain the following
a) Advantages and Disadvantages of using loT in maritime industry.
b) How loT is changing the maritime industry.
c) How loT is used in Energy Efficiency optimization and predictive Maintenance.
Q2. Ammonia is widely discussed as a sustainable fuel for future maritime applications Discuss with specific references to technical, operational, safety and commercial viability of Ammonia as a marine fuel.
Q7. Describe the general structure of a Ballast Water Treatment (BWT) System, highlighting the following methods of treatment: - a) UV Treatment method b) Gas Treatment method c) Electrolysis method d) Magnetic Separation method.
Q3. A grounded ship has been re-float-ed and towed by a professional salvor to a place of safety. As per the Salvage Convention the salvor has a right to award;
a) List the various criteria which are considered under Article 13 of the Convention for determining the amount of award
b) State the duties of the salvor and the shipowner/master as per this Convention, and
c) Assuming LOF-2000 was agreed between the parties, discuss when is the Convention applicable and when the LOF if any dispute arises.
Q5. 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) Aftbody Optimization (iii) Twin Skeg Design.
Q6. Why does a ship require Marine Insurance cover? Explain Hull Claims and Cargo Claims related with Marine Insurance. State the related documents and information required from the ship in this regard highlighting their validity.
Q9. (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.
(i) Pollution damage
(ii) Bunker oil
(iii) Time limits for claims
(iv) Exclusions.
Q2. Referring to the latest IMO “Code on noise level onboard Ships”. Define and explain the following terms
a) A-weighted equivalent sound level b) C-weighted equivalent sound level
c) Sound Pressure Levels d) Weight sound Reduction Index
Q9. What is Maritime Lien? How does this lien travel with property? Explain the associated terms "In Rem" and "In personam". Which convention deals with maritime lien? Give the order of settlement of various debtor's claims after legal action as per this convention.
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