DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
Fourth Semester
MARITIME LOGISTICS AND DOCUMENTATION
(Upto 2012-13 Academic Year 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Explain the importances of maritime logistics.
2. What are the various types of ships?
3. Explain the principles and practices of chartering.
4. Explain the role of intermediaries.
5. What is meant by maritime insurance? Explain the
procedure for cargo insurances.
6. Distinguish between specific policy and open policy.
7. Explain the term multi-model transport system.
8. What are the procedure and document required for
customs clearance of export cargo?
Sub. Code
41
DE-851
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wk11
PART B — 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Discuss in detail regulations concerning dangerous and
polluting cargoes.
10. Explain the recent technological developments in ocean
transportation.
11. Explain the functions of loading and unloading in
warehouses.
12. Explain the procedure for claiming marine insurance and
cargo insurance.
13. Explain the documents that are to be produced to obtain
export credit.
14. Explain the banking procedure required in the case of
export shipping documentation.
15. Discuss the framework of standardized pre-shipment
export documents.