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FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)

FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE FOR PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)

PAPER: MARITIME LEGISLATION

TIME: 3 HOURS PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

NOTES:

1. Attempt any EIGHT questions.

2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each

Q1 to Q9

Please note that the above format is only an indicative of the examination paper. The candidates are advised
to refer to detailed teaching syllabus and the course outline.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 6th-Feb-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)
FUNCTION: CONSTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD
PAPER: MARITIME LEGISLATION
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Attempt any 8 questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.

Q.1 Explain the following as stipulated in UNCLOS, 1982:

a. Right to Innocent Passage & Right to Transit Passage; and
b. Exclusive Economic Zone and Exclusive Fisheries Zone

Q.2 a. What is the purpose of classification of ships? Discuss the evolution of classification and their contribution in
making ships that are safe and environmental friendly.
b. Describe salient features of SUA Convention 1988. Explain the concept of “offence” as per the SUA Convention.

Q.3 Discuss the statutory obligations of the ship as per M.S. Act 1958 for the following:
a. To render assistance to a vessel in distress; and
b. In the event of collision with another vessel in high seas.

Q.4 a. List the statutory and mandatory certificates and documents carried on board an Indian registered gas
carrier in conformance with IMO Convention and Codes.
b. What is the purpose of FAL Convention, 1965 and describe how its objectives are met? List the various forms
those are mandatory as per the Convention.

Q.5 What is the difference between Civil Liability Convention (CL) and the Fund Convention? The 2002
amendments to CLC 92 and FUND 92 are incorporated in the M.S. Act, 1958. What additional benefits are available
to the State?

Q.6 Explain the following:

a. SOLAS amendments dealing with lift boat on load release mechanisms.
b. MARPOL, 73/78 Annex – VI amendments dealing with energy efficiency measure and emissions control.

Q.7 a. Under the Hague Rules, enumerate the immunities of the shipper and the ship owner.
b. Write notes on:
i) Cesser Clause; and ii) Note of Protest

Q.8 Enumerate the requirements of MLC 2006 towards the following:

a. Seafarers Employment Agreements, Wages and Repatriation.
b. Health protection, Medical Care, Welfare and social security protection; and
c. Roles and responsibilities of flag State and port State as laid down in MCL, 2006.

Q.9 With reference to Indian Marine Insurance Act, 1963, write short notes on the following:
a. Utmost Good Faith; b. Constructive Total Loss; and
c. Institute warranties.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 12th-Nov-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)
FUNCTION: CONSTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD
PAPER: MARITIME LEGISLATION
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Attempt any 8 questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.

Q.1 a) List the statutory certificates and documents carried on board Indian ship (Types Gas Carrier) in conformance with
IMO conventions and codes.
b) Define the following:
i) Territorial waters of India ii) Contiguous zone iii) Continental shelf and EEZ i.e. Exclusive Economic Zone as
specified in Maritime Zone Act, 1976.

Q.2 a) Describe the salient features of Suppression of Unlawful Acts against safety of maritime navigation convention
including protocol 1988 (SUA).
b) Enumerate the 2010 Manila Amendments to Standards of Training Certification and Watch Keeping (STCW 1978).

Q.3 a) State the contents of SOPEP Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) and Shipboard Marine Pollution
Emergency Plan (SMPEP).
b) Describe the salient features of the following:
i) High seas Intervention Convention ii) Ballast Water Management Plans

Q.4 Distinguish between the following:

a) Particular average and General average.
b) Conditions and warranties
c) Convention and Protocol.
d) Actual discharge and probable discharge as per MARPOL.

Q.5 Describe the ‘conditions of employment’ of seafarers as laid down in Maritime Labour Convention 2006.

Q.6 Explain the procedures, including documents required for obtaining:

a) Free Pratique b) Clearance Inward c) Port Clearance

Q.7 Write short notes on the following as per Marine Insurance Act:
a) Floating policy b) Subrogation c) Sue and Labour clause

Q.8 Describe the contents of convention on limitation of liability for maritime claims (LLMC).

Q.9 a) Explain the provision of convention on intervention at high seas.

b) Write down the contents of following certificates:
i) Cargo ship Safety equipment certificate
ii) International load-line certificate.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 10th-Aug-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)
FUNCTION: CONSTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD
PAPER: MARITIME LEGISLATION
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Attempt any 8 questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.

Q.1 a) Describe various factors which do not make a passage innocent as per UNCLOS.
b) As per MSA, 1958, write down entries to be made by Registrar in Ship’s Register Book with him.

Q.2 a) Write down the latest amendments to SOLAS, which came into force in January 2016 and will come into force in
July 2016.
b) Describe in brief, requirements for voyage general permit under NPDES regulations prior calling on to US ports.

Q.3 Describe the CLC and FUND Convention as the two tier compensation mechanism against pollution related claims.

Q.4 a) State the key regulations of MARPOL 73/78 Annex I relating to prevention of pollution by oil if complied with by
cargo ships including tankers would lead to the issuance of IOPP Certificate.
b) Briefly explain the Tier regime of compensation under the CLC 1992 / Fund 1992 and the HNS Convention.

Q.5 Write short notes on the following:

a) Suppression of Unlawful acts against safety of maritime navigation convention 1988 and 2005 protocol.
b) Intervention on the High Seas Convention 1969.
c) Maritime Labour Convention 2006

Q.6 Differentiate between Standards and the recommended practices under FAL Convention, 1965 with respect to the
following:
a) Arrival, stay and Departure of ship
b) Arrival, stay and Departure of cargo.

Q.7 a) With regard to Special Trade Passenger ships explain Special trade passenger, special trade passenger ships, cert A
and cert B.
b) Explain the purpose of FAL convention?

Q.8 a) List the entries to be made in ORB part 1 and part 2?

b) Discuss the contents and validity of IOPP certificate?

Q.9 Discuss the rights of the coastal state Authority in Territorial sea and the Contiguous zone & the navigable rights
available to foreign flag vessels in these zones?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 7th-May-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)
FUNCTION: CONSTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD
PAPER: MARITIME LEGISLATION
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Attempt any 8 questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
Q.1 Define the following and explain as to how to plan and conduct passage in the following waters, as stipulated in
UNCLOS, 1982
(a) Archipelagic Waters,
(b) International Straits; and
(c) Territorial Sea

Q.2 (a) What is the purpose of classification of ships? Discuss the evolution of classification and their contribution in
making ships that are safe and environmental friendly.
(b) Describe salient features of Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Cooperation Convention (OPRC), 1990.

Q.3 Discuss the statuary obligation of the ship as per M.S. Act 1958 for the following:
(a) To render assistance to a vessel in distress; and
(b) In the event of Collision with another vessel in high seas.

Q.4 a) List the statutory and mandatory certificates and documents carried on board an Indian registered gas carrier in
conformance with IMO convention and Codes.
b) What is the purpose of FAL Convention, 1965 and describe how its objectives are met? List the various forms those are
mandatory as per the Convention.

Q.5 What is the difference between Civil Liability Convention (CLC) and the Fund Convention?
The 2002 amendments to CLC 92 and FUND 92 are incorporated into the M.S. Act, 1958; what additional benefits are
available to the States?

Q.6 Explain the following amendments in respect of:

a) SOLAS dealing with goal based ship construction standard, testing of AIS, pilots transfer arrangements and life boat on
load release mechanisms.
b) MARPOL, 73/78 Annex – VI amendment dealing with Energy Efficiency Measures and Emissions Control.

Q.7 With reference to Tonnage Convention write notes on (i) Gross Tonnage and (ii) Excluded spaces.

Q.8 a) Discuss the responsibilities and liabilities of the Carrier and Shipper under Hague Visby Rules:
b) Explain the following terms under voyage charter:
(i) An Arrived Ship (ii) Demurrage & Despatch (iii) Deviation

Q.9 (a) With respect to Marine Insurance, write notes on (i) Marine adventure (ii) Perils
(b) Explain the principle of General Average and how is it beneficial to the various interests involved in a Marine
Adventure.
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 7th-February-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE FOR PERSONS ON BOARD
PAPER: MARITIME LEGISLATION
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Attempt any 8 questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.

Q.1 a) Discuss the evolution of classification societies and their contribution in making ships that are safe and
environmental friendly.
b) Discuss the role of ports and coast guard in the capacity of coastal state authority to regulate maritime traffic on
the coast of India and protect Indian coast line pollution.

Q.2 Enumerate the following amendments to SOLAS / MARPOL with respect of:
a) Polar Code
b) IGF Code

Q.3 Describe the purpose and contents of the following certificates with regard to the statutory provisions of
Merchant Shipping Act 1958:
a) Certificate A & B for special trade passenger ships
b) Safety Certificates in respect of Cargo Ships

Q.4 a) Define the following as per International Health Regulations, 2005 (IHR):
i) Contamination ii) Deratting iii) Free Pratique iv) Health Measures
v) Inspection vi) Medical Examination
b) Enumerate the key provisions of Merchant Shipping Act 1958 on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims.

Q.5 Write short notes on following requirements as per MLC 2006:

a) Food and catering standards
b) Minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a ship.
c) Occupational health, medical care, welfare and social security protection

Q.6 a) State the purpose of Facilitation of Maritime Traffic convention 1965.

b) State the documents to be submitted to the Shipping Agent in Indian Ports for obtaining outward port clearance.

Q.7 Discuss the statutory obligations of ship master as per M.S. Act 1958:
a) To render assistance to a vessel in distress; and
b) In the event of collision with another vessel in high seas.

Q.8 a) List and briefly explain the functions of a Bill of Lading.

b) What precautions are to be taken when an original Bill of lading is carried on board and delivery is made against
the same?
c) “Bill of lading is to be signed as presented” – is the term stipulated in the charter party. What do you understand
by this?

Q.9 Explain the following terms as used in marine insurance:

a) Perils of the sea b) Sue and Labour
c) Subrogation d) Deviation
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 4th-May-2017
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD
PAPER: MARITIME LEGISLATION
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Attempt any 8 questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
Q.1 a) Explain the scope and objectives of UNCLOS 1962 to which India is state party.
b) List down the rights of coastal state to territorial waters and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)

Q.2 a) Explain the purpose and contents of Vessel Response Plan (VRP) as per Oil Pollution Act of USA, 1990.
b) What are the Cargo Record Book Entries to be made under MARPOL 73/78 Annex II?

Q.3 a) What are the various tiers in the Fund convention for covering the pollution liabilities?
b) What is P and I club? Where and how does it protect the interest of the sea-fearers?

Q.4 Explain various principles of Marine Insurance in details. Define marine warranty and explain them.

Q.5 a) Explain various types of Marine losses with examples.

b) Difference between Time charter and Bareboat or Demise Charter.

Q.6 a) Discuss various types of Bills of Lading.

b) State the differences between “Note of Protest” and “Letter of Protest”.

Q.7 a) State the criteria for reward of Salvage services as specified in Article 13 of the Salvage Convention,
1989.
b) Explain Special Compensation P & I Club’s (SCOPIC) clause.

Q.8 Enumerate the requirements of MLC 2006 towards the following:

a) Health protection, Medical Care, Welfare and social security protection.
b) Roles and responsibilities of flag State and port State as laid down in MLC, 2006

Q.9 Differentiate between the following:

a) Gross Tonnage and Net Tonnage.
b) Enclosed spaces and Excluded spaces.

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