Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies

Diploma in Nautical Science

DNS 30 - Semester – II
Mid Term Examination
UD11T4206 - Emergencies, Maritime Communication & Commercial Shipping Knowledge
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Time: 2 hours (0930 – 1130) Max.Marks:70
Date: 31 May 2021 Pass Marks: 42
Note: PART A (Q nos. 1 & 2) is compulsory. Answer any 5 out of 6 questions from PART B.
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PART A (All questions in this part are compulsory)

Q1. Fill in the Blanks: (10 x 1 = 10 Marks)

a) Full form of EPIRB is _______________________________________
b) The Ship Reporting System is a component of the global __________ system
c) Port situated deep into the hinterland accessed by a waterway like a river or canal is called
______________________
d) A ________________ hires a ship from the ship owner for trade
e) Loading and unloading of cargo on/from ships is carried out by _________________
f) A Mate’s receipt is a document signed by the ____________ of a vessel
g) During conduct of a drill, effective ___________ must be established between various parties
h) Each crew member must participate in at least one ________________________ drill and
one _______________________ every month.
i) A maximum of __________ persons only are permitted in the FFLB during recovery
j) The process of fighting a fire by cutting off oxygen is called ________________

Q2. Briefly explain the following (5 x 2 = 10 Marks)

a) Drill Planner
b) Muster List
c) Navtex
d) SART
e) Ship Broker

PART B (Answer any 5)

Q.3
a) What are “Sea Areas”? (6 Marks)
b) List out the steps, in sequence, for donning of CABA (4 Marks)

Q4.
a) Briefly describe the three main types of charter (6 Marks)
b) What are the important articles to be carried when abandoning ship? (4 Marks)

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Q5.
a) Explain the types of Emergency Messages under GMDSS (6 Marks)
a) State the Pre-Launching Checks to be carried out prior launching of a life boat (4 Marks)

Q.6
a) Write a short note on International Code of Signals (5 Marks)
b) Write a short note on ‘Bill Of Lading’ (5 Marks)

Q7.
a) Draw the following flags and write their meanings. (5 Marks)
(i) B (ii) E (iii) H (iv) K (v) Y
b) What is Liner Trade? (5 Marks)

Q8.
a) What is Fall Preventer Device? (5 Marks)
b) Who is a ship’s Agent? (5 Marks)

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