Distance education

DE–1869

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DISTANCE EDUCATION

M.B.A. (S and PM) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2011.

First Semester

BUSINESS OF SHIPPING

(2005 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

PART A — (5  8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions.

1. 
   Explain the types of ships.
   
2. 
   Describe the types of merchants trading methods.
   
3. 
   Explain briefly the basic methods of employment in freight market.
   
4. 
   Discuss the activities involved in the buying/selling of a ship.
   
5. 
   Enumerate the duties and responsibilities of a master of ship.
   
6. 
   What are the services included the BIMCO shipman contract?
   
7. 
   Explain the dimensions of shipping operation.
   
8. 
   Write short note on
   

(a) Stowage

(b) Time charter.

PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)

Answer any FOUR questions.

9. 
   Explain the types of Research vessels.
   
10. 
    Elucidate the methods of stowage.
    
11. 
    Describe the different types of merchants trading.
    
12. 
    Explain briefly the nature and description of cargoes.
    
13. 
    Discuss the factors that are affecting the demand of ship market.
    
14. 
    Explain the types of ships employed in dry cargo trades.
    
15. 
    Write short note on :
    

(a) IMO

(b) ICC

(c) INSA

(d) BIFFEX.

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