MA Maritime Studies syllabus final converted 1 Syllabus Mumbai University

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(Appendix ‘B’)

New ordinances 66 67 & 6668 relating to the M.A (Maritime Studies).
i. Necessity of starting these Programmes/Courses:

In India, there are very few Universities that are offering programmes and research opportunities in
Maritime Studies, which covers a wide span of marine and maritime subjects, including humanities, law,
science & technology, an d commerce & management. Maharashtra and Goa have a few institutions that
cover some of these subjects, like Indian Maritime University (IMU), Mumbai & Navi Mumbai; Mumbai;
Samudra Institute for Maritime Studies (SIMS), Lonavala; Maharashtra Academy of Nav al Education and
Training (MANET), Pune; Institute of Maritime Studies, Goa; and other institutes/bodies for the Indian
Navy, like INS Hamla, Mumbai; INS Shivaji, Lonavala; Naval War College (NWC), Goa; and National
Institute of Hydrography (NIH), Goa as w ell as Maritime History Society (MHS), Mumbai. The IMU also
has campuses in Kochi, Chennai, Visakhapatnam and Kolkata. There is also an existing Centre of
Excellence in Maritime and Shipbuilding (CEMS) at Mumbai & Visakhapatnam. The various civil
instituti ons mostly run graduate and PG programmes for the Indian Merchant Marine, including Marine
Engineering, Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering, Shipbuilding & Repair, Shipping and Logistics
Management, and Nautical Science. On the East Coast, Pondicherry U niversity has a Centre for Maritime
Studies (CMS), which conducts research and academic programmes in Maritime Studies, covering
subjects of maritime security, connectivity and regional cooperation.

At the international level, in the Indian Ocean Region ( IOR), there is a Centre for Maritime Studies at
Maldives, which is also focused entirely on training for the merchant marine. There is also another Centre
for Maritime Studies at Singapore, which conducts research in issues related to the maritime industry ,
including trade, ports and shipping, and offers PGprogrammes in Maritime Technology and Management.
At the international level in the IOR, therefore, there is again a paucity of academic institutions with an
interdisciplinary approach to maritime studies .

There is, evidently, a paucity of universities and research institutes that cater to the interests of academic
and research aspects of Maritime Studies in the country and, especially, in Mumbai.

Apart from a glorious maritime legacy of yore, Maharashtra has about 720 km coastline, which is at the
politico -economic heart of India’s total 7,516 km coastline. Mumbai has two international seaports, the
Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) at Ballard Estate and the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) at Nhava -
Sheva, and major Dockyards like the Mazagon Dock and also Naval Dockyard. Mumbai also has a ship
breaking yard at Sewri. The ports at Mumbai directly connect to the Arabian Sea and cater for more than
18% of the traffic at India’s Major Ports. There are als o a number of Shipbuilding yards, both government
and private, in the jurisdiction of University of Mumbai and its vicinity, such as those based in Ratnagiri
and Ghodbundar in Maharashtra, and Dempo and Chowgule Shipyards in Goa. More importantly,
Mumbai h ouses the Indian Navy’s swordarm the Western Naval Command with a range of organisations
such as the Western Fleet, the Maharashtra Naval Area and several key naval/maritime focussed entities.

The maritime jurisdiction of Maharashtra, and especially Mumba i, covers the vital energy, trade and
commerce routes and centres of India, and is adjacent to the main arterial International Shipping Lanes
across the Arabian Sea, which connects India and the strategic Persian Gulf and Gulf of Aden regions to
the Indo -Pacific littoral.

Mumbai and Maharashtra/ Goa also have several historic forts, fortifications, coastal structures,
architectural remnants, ancient ports and other structures that bear testimony to a long and deep maritime
history, incorporating all elemen ts of maritime canvas from war and trade to ship building and cultural
connections.

The maritime strategic importance of Mumbai, and the wide spread of important subjects under the rubric
of Maritime Studies that are pivotal to the growth and well -being o f India, especially Mumbai and
Maharashtra, merit reflection in a dedicated vehicle being provided for academic pursuits, education and

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deeper understanding of these subjects.

ii) Whether UGC has recommended to start the said courses:

1. Reference: F No. 2 -1/2021 (QIP) from Chairman, UGC to Hon’ble Vice
Chancellor, University of Mumbai, dated 19th July 2021 ( Pertaining to
Multidisciplinary and holistic programmes)

2. UGC notification on: University Grants Commission INNOVATIVE
PROGRAMMES Teaching and Research in Interdisciplinary and Emerging Areas

3. New Education Policy NEP 2020 and thrust on interdisciplinary academic
programmes.
Initiative taken for implementing multidisciplinary and holistic education in CEMAS,
University of Mumbai:

It is, thus, important that the University of Mumbai identifies Maritime Studies with
Multidisciplinary and Holistic approaches as one of its thrust areas. The award of The University
through Centre of Excellence in Maritime Studies has embarked towards bolstering higher
education a nd research in Maritime studies by envisaging a holistic and multidisciplinary
education that aims to develop all capacities of student as human beings.
The Centre has a broad based and interdisciplinary focus on Marine and Maritime studies,
which will co ver the entire gambit of Maritime Laws, Trade, Commerce, Logistics, Science
and Technology .
CEMAS will provide a stimulating intellectual climate for academics and policymakers working on topics
related to coasts and seas.
As the Centre highly focuses on holistic, multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary concepts, it not
only is catering to develop the individual through Maritime laws, securities, transport, etc. The
Centre has also introduced the concept of BLUE ECONOMY – which allows prioritizing the
sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, livelihoods and jobs, and ocean
ecosystem health .

Through the academic ride, an individual will be groomed to be utilizing the theoretical value by adding it
to mini and minor projects, book review, field work, laboratory experiments which allows them to
approach the world in real time.

CEMAS is offering internship embedded PG Diploma in Maritime Logistics, Masters programmes in
M.A. (Maritime Studies), M.Sc. (Maritime Studies) and M.Com. (Maritime Studies). PhD programme
(maritime Studies) will be initiated in the future course. The programmes are attributed with innovative
approaches to curriculum development and delivery. Curriculum delivery will work on blended mode
of Teaching and Learning, leve raging on the resource pools and expertise that are both, on site and off
site for academics and research. This will help the centre to adapt to the very principles that are
enshrined in the new National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The Centre is expected to attract both
Indian and foreign students in this domain.
CEMAS is having a broad based multi -disciplinary focus and will take cognizance of marine and
maritime studies to cover the gamut of Maritime History, Security, Laws, Trade, Commerce, Logistics,
Science and Technology. Centre will collaborate with other premium national and international
organizations and institutes in the domain of marine and maritime to leverage on their strengths. The
centre therefore, through the University of Mumbai will help develop maritime consciousness, boost
higher education and recognize the centrality of Mumbai in national maritime growth.

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CEMAS through its myriad courses will inculcate and develop the ability of the student to analyse
problems, conduct research and pro pose solutions while making sound professional judgments with the
help of well -read and readily available human resources to meet the challenges of understanding,
developing and conserving a benevolent marine ecosystem. As a student of CEMAS, the individua l will
benefit from this expertise and receive an education that is both, relevant and career enhancing in the
existing and futuristic job scenarios. The endeavour of CEMAS programmes is to meet the students’
career aspirations and employment opportunities , nationally and internationally, with emphasis on
practical expertise application and specialization.
CEMAS will offer first respondent response to the direct needs of the maritime industry by virtue of it
being in consonance with industry relevant curric ulum development, focus on skill set acquisition and a
high job readiness quotient of its students post programme completion. The experiential learning offered
by CEMAS makes its programmes unique and distinguishes CEMAS from other university studies.
The centre has a panel of eminent and renowned members in the Board of Management and an eminent
body of advisors from Navy, Mercantile Shipping and Commerce, Maritime Strategy, Maritime Law,
Maritime History, Maritime and Marine Science and Technology to prov ide robust direction and
pertinent mentoring. The programmes offered by the centre are to be initiated from the academic year
2021 -22. The syllabi of the masters programmes has been developed by subject matter experts from
academics, Indian Navy, Merchant/ Mercantile Navy, Entrepreneurs from maritime logistics,
warehousing and blue Economy. The curricula are contemporary with intent to make the post graduates
industry ready. Each syllabus is based on UGC’s Outcomes Based Higher Education framework with
measu rable deliverables. The advisors for the mini and major project would mainly be a mix of
academicians and industry personnel to assign real life interdisciplinary projects to the students. The
centre will work towards achieving the translatory provisions o f NEP 2020 with student flexibility being
key to the specializations and projects. Soft skills development and sensitization to professional ethics
will be covered as additional lectures and orientations at the centre.

CEMAS will aspire to excel in Marit ime Commerce, Maritime Law, Maritime Science and Technology,
Maritime Heritage and History. It will focus on maritime Security, sustainable ocean resource utilization,
maritime conflicts, strategies and resolution, blue Economy, natural hazards and disaste r, livelihood based
on ocean and coastal areas, coastal habitats, island communities and regional maritime and coastal issues.

CEMAS will endeavour to focus on research related to open ocean. The centre will try to involve in the
Deep Ocean Mission of the Ministry of Earth Sciences of India. Centre will undertake projects in
oceanography, biotechnology, nanotechnology, material science, environment physics, hydrography,
minerals, marine diversity, ocean engineering, instrumentation etc in collaboration with CSIR -NIO and
other research organisations.

CEMAS has in its fold Sindhu Swadhyay Sanstha (SSS) that was established on September, 5th 2015.
Sindhu Swadhyay Sanstha offers 2 years Masters degree programme in Zoology with specialization in
Oceanography and Fishery Technology. Since its inception SSS is working diligently to accomplish its
mission of achieving academic excellence and providing research and entrepreneurship opportunities to
the young aspirants.

iii) Whether all the courses have commenced from the academic year 2021 -22:

yes, all the three programmes namely Masters programmes in M.A. (Maritime Studies), M.Sc.
(Maritime Studies) and M.Com. (Maritime Studies) will commence from the academic year 2021 -22.

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iv) The courses started by the University are self financed, whether adequate number of eligible
permanent faculties are available:

Yes, all the three programmes are self -financed. The interdisciplinary programmes will be conducted on
blended mode and faculty of University departments and affiliated colleges will be appointed as faculty on
visiting or clock hour basis. Scientists and subject matter experts of top maritime organizations of India
will be appointed as faculty for online delivery of lectures (upto 40% as permissible by UGC) . MoUs are
being signed by UoM for collaboration with CSIR -NIO, Goa, CIFE, Versova, Mumbai and other
government research organisations for faculty support and collaborative PG project research. Permanent
faculty will be recruited in due course of time. Pro gramme coordinator cum faculty is under process for
recruitment.

v) To give details regarding duration of the course and is it possible to compress the couse:

All the three programmes, viz . namely Masters programmes in M.A. (Maritime Studies), M.Sc. (Mariti me
Studies) and M.Com. (Maritime Studies) are masters (PG) programmes and is of two years duration
covering four semesters as per UGC regulations.

vi) The intake capacity of each course and no. of admissions given in the current academic year
(2021 -22):
The approved intake for M.A. (Maritime Studies), M.Sc. (Maritime Studies) and M.Com. (Maritime
Studies) is 20 students, each. Admissions will commence from the academic year 2021 -22.

vii) Opportunities of Employability/Employment available after undertaking these courses:

Masters programmes in M.A. (Maritime Studies), M.Sc. (Maritime Studies) and M.Com. (Maritime
Studies) will educate, train and groom graduates that are not only Industry ready but are also attuned to
take on further higher education in research. T he programme aims to create manpower to service the
maritime/marine related industries and R & D, blue economy, maritime logistics, warehousing and allied
Industries which is expected to witness an upward trajectory with the recent favorable government
policies and schemes in this sector.
India is strategically located across the world’s shipping routes, with maritime trade comprising about
95% of India’s trade by volume and over 70% by value. The Government launched the ambitious
Sagarmala Programme in Mar ch 2015. The programme envisions port led development and growth of
logistics intensive industries. Under Sagarmala Programme, $123 Billion is expected to be invested across
415 projects across the areas of Port Modernization and New Port Development; Port Connectivity
Enhancement; Port -linked Industrialization; and Coastal Community Development. This programme is
expected to create four million new direct and six million indirect jobs, and estimated to enhance
India’s GDP by upto 4%. The Inland Vessels Bill, 2021 has been passed by the Lok Sabha in July 2021.
This will boost domestic cargo movement with potentially lower rates.

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AC – 29/06/2021
Item No. 6.25






UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI













Syllabus
for the
Programme: M .A (Maritime Studies)
Syllabus for Semesters: I, II, III and IV
Course: Maritime Studies


(Choice Based and Credit System with effect from
the academic year 2021 -22)

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Item No. _
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI


Sr. No. Heading Particulars

1 Title of the Programme
O.6667
MA (Maritime Studies)

2
Eligibility for Admission
O.6668 Any Bachelor Degree and equivalent programme from
recognized University. (Details in Page 4 under programme
details)

3 Passing Marks
R - 9410
As per University of Mumbai rules, statutes and ordinances

4 Ordinances / Regulations ( if
any)
5 No. of Years / Semesters
R - 9411 2 Years, 4 Semesters
6 Level Certificate/Diploma/UG /PG
( Strike out which is not applicable)
7 Pattern Semester /Yearly
( Strike out which is not applicable)
8 Status Revised /New
( Strike out which is not applicable)
9 To be implemented from
Academic Year From Academic Year: 2021 -2022
Date: Signature :

Dr. Anuradha Majumdar
Chairperson, Adhoc BoS in Maritime Studies
Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology

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56 PREAMBLE
Apart from a glorious maritime legacy of yore, Maharashtra has about 720 km coastline,
which is at the politico-economic heart of India‟s total 7,516 km coastline. Mumbai has two
international seaports, the Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) at Ballard Estate and the Jawaharlal Nehru Port
Trust (JNPT) at Nhava -Sheva, and major Dockyards like the Mazagon Dock and also Naval
Dockyard. Mumbai also has a ship breaking yard at Sewri. The p orts at Mumbai directly connect to
the Arabian Sea and cater for more than 18% of the traffic at India‟s major Ports. There are also a
number of Shipbuilding yards, both government and private, in the jurisdiction of University of
Mumbai and its vicinity, such as those based in Ratnagiri and Ghodbundar in Maharashtra, and
Dempo and Chowgule Shipyards in Goa. More importantly, Mumbai houses the Indian Navy‟s sword
arm, the Western Naval Command, with a range of organisations such as the Western Naval
Command, the Western Naval Fleet, the Maharashtra Naval Area and several key naval/maritime
focused entities.

The maritime jurisdiction of Maharashtra, and especially Mumbai, covers the vital energy,
trade and comme rce routes and centres of India, and is adjacent to the main arterial International
Shipping Lanes across the Arabian Sea, which connects India and the strategic Persian Gulf and Gulf
of Aden regions to the Indo -Pacific littoral.

Mumbai and Maharashtra/ G oa also have several historic forts, fortifications, coastal
structures, architectural remnants, ancient ports and other structures that bear testimony to a long and
deep maritime history, incorporating all elements of maritime canvas from war and trade to ship
building and cultural connections.

The maritime strategic importance of Mumbai, and the wide spread of important subjects
under the rubric of Maritime Studies are pivotal to the growth and well -being of India, especially
Mumbai and Maharashtra, and merit reflection in a dedicated vehicle provided for academic pursuits,
education and deeper understanding of these subjects.

India is strategically located across the world‟s shipping routes, with maritime trade
comprising about 95% of India‟s trade by volume and over 70% by value. The Government of India
has launched the ambitious Sagarmala Project in July 2015 to enhance performance of the countries‟
logistics sector. The project envisions port led development and growth of logistics intensive
industries. Under Sagarmala Project, $123 Billion is expected to be invested across 577 projects
across the coast in Modernization and Development of New Ports; Enhance Port Connectivity; Port -
linked Industrialization; and Coastal Community Development. This programme is expected to create
four million new direct and six million indirect jobs, and it is estimated to enhance India‟s GDP by
upto 4%.

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56 The interdisciplinary, industry relevant curriculum of the M.A. (Maritime Studies) is following
choice -based credit system. The programme is divided into four semesters in which the learner has to
complete total 12 courses covering subjects related to humanities along with few interdisciplinary
courses. In sem esters I, II and III, learners will have to complete 3 core courses and one elective
course in each semester. The syllabus of these courses is designed to be dynamic and contemporary
that will aid concept learning to synergise field work, research with dat a analysis in both the mini and
major project in semester II and IV, respectively.

Learner will have to undertake book review assignment in semester I as a prelude to the mini
project of semester II. Similarly, learner will undertake the second book revie w in semester III as a
literature survey ground work for the project and dissertation of semester IV. Learners are expected to
undertake case study, field work or laboratory experimentation to address contemporary problems and
challenges associated with ma rine, coastal communities, history, maritime strategy and maritime
humanities related aspects. Learners will be encouraged to select projects related to regional and
country relevant topics addressing current challenges, problems and provide analyses, find relevant
new knowledge and solutions. Learners will be encouraged to select interdisciplinary projects. This
will help learners to attain hands -on skills and experiential learning.

The book reviews, mini term project and major project with dissertation w ill enable
experiential learning through literature survey, case study, field work, data collection, data analysis
and laboratory experimentations. This programme will educate, train and groom graduates that are not
only Industry ready but are also attuned to take on further higher education in research. The
programme aims to create manpower to service the maritime and allied Industry which is expected to
witness an upward trajectory with the recent favourable government policies and schemes in this
sector. The programme can be executed in the blended mode of teaching and learning.

From,
Dr. Anuradha Majumdar, Chairman, Adhoc BoS of Maritime Studies
Members of Syllabus Committee:
1) Rear Admiral Sai Venkat Raman, VSM, (Convener, Syllabus Committee for Humaniti es,
Member, Adhoc BoS)
2) Capt (IN) Rikeesh Sharma (Invited Subject Matter Expert)
3) Capt (IN) Nitin Agarwala (Invited Subject Matter Expert)
4) Capt (IN) Himadri Das (Invited Subject Matter Expert)
5) Mr Arun Gupta, (Member, Adhoc BoS)
6) Mr Prafula Thalera, (Member, Adhoc BoS)
7) Cdr (IN) Manoj K (Invited Subject Matter Expert)

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56 Programme: Master of Arts (Maritime Studies)


1. Programme Objectives :


a) To develop the interest and broaden understanding of subjects like Maritime History,
Maritime Law, Geo-Political Maritime Security, Zoology, Indo -Pacific and IOR Maritime
Scenario and allied subjects.
b) To improve the understanding of maritime security environment, the influence of the
nations in the Indian Ocean Region.
c) To provide the in depth knowledge of various International and National Maritime
Laws.
d) To provide a perfect blend of classical as well as modern concepts of Maritime
Strategy.
e) To acquaint the participants with the vast availability of opportunity in the Maritime
field.
f) To help the Students acquire skills in collection of scientific data, analysing and
bringing out valuable data which will enable the policy makers in improving the Maritime
Strategy, Security and Laws.

2. Programme Outcomes


a) The learner will get the comprehensive knowledge of Prevailing Maritime Security
Scenario in the Indo -Pacific and Indian Ocean Region.
b) The learner will acquire knowledge regarding International and National Maritime
Laws with relevance to Trade, Environment, Security, Economy and Labour.
c) The learner will acquire knowledge regarding strategic influence of World Powers in
the Indo -Pacific and Indian Ocean Region.
d) The learner will appreciate influence of various countries in maintaining power in the
Indo -Pacific.
e) The learner will gain insights of various understandings, initiatives and treaties in -
force to maintain secure sea lines for maintaining peace and safe trade environment.
f) The learner will be aware about the rich diversity and history of Indian Maritime
Powers from the past.
g) Learners will appreciate and adapt the principles of sustainability for conservation and
long- term sustenance of secure seas.
h) The learner will be prepared to be absorbed into various firms and government bodies
which are catering for t he development of Port -Infrastructure as part of the Sagarmala Project,

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56 Port Maintenance and development authorities, Firms involved in Maritime Trade and
Commerce as well as academic endeavours.
i) The learner will understand the skills required for entrepreneurship and marketing in
maritime sector.
j) The learner will be able to analyse and give valuable inputs to the policy makers for
further developing the Maritime Laws and Environment.

3. Eligibility for Admission .


(a) Any Bachelor‟s Degree from a UGC recognised University.
(b) Or Equivalent Qualification
(c) Candidates must have secured minimum 50% marks at bachelor‟s degree examination and as
per rules of University of Mumbai and Govt. of Maharashtra.

(d) Foreign candidates should have equivalent degrees from foreign Universities recognized by
Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

(e) Selection of candidates can be made on the basis of merit and personal interview/written
aptitude test (WAT).


4. Intake Capacity : Maximum intake 20

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56 Dissertation based Major R&D Project 24 Credits Semester IV 5. Course Structure & Distribution of Credits .


Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3 Elective 1 Elective 2
Semester I Overview of Introduction to Research Maritime United Nations
Maritime Maritime Sciences Methodology Infrastructure Convention on
History – Oceanography, Management Law of the Sea
Security and Meteorology,
Laws Climatology and
Ocean Chemistry
Semester II Overview of Maritime Power India‟s Maritime Maritime Maritime
International Concepts and Role History and Security Shipping,
Maritime in International Heritage Challenges Navigation and
Trade Relations in the Indo - Salvage Laws
Pacific
Semester III India‟s Maritime Laws in Maritime International Maritime Trade
Maritime India Strategic Laws on Labour and
Doctrine & Environment & Maritime Environmental
Strategy Geo Politics in Safety & Laws
Indian Ocean Security
Region
Semester IV Submission of Dissertation on research topic followed by Viva -Voce (24 Credits)

Book Review/Mini Term Project :


Semester I One Book review 08 Credits
Semester II One Book Review 08 Credits
Semester III One Mini Term Project 08 Credits

One Semester Dissertation based Project :

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56 Semester Based Details.


Semester I: MA (Maritime Studies) Program for Semester -I consists of four theory courses (3
core and one elective) and one Book Review Assignment. The details are as follows:

Theory Courses (4): 16 hours per week (Each subject will have 4 hours of lecture per week)


Theory Paper Subject Lectures (Hrs) Credits
MMS101 Overview of Maritime History Security and Laws 60 04
MMS102 Introduction to Maritime Sciences – Oceanography,
Meteorology, Climatology and Ocean Chemistry 60 04
MMS103 Research Methodology 60 04
MAMS104E Maritime Infrastructure Management
60
04 MAMS105E United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea
Total 240 16

Book Review term assignment :


Paper Code Subject Credits
MAMSBR1 Book Review of one book relevant to the course leading to the final year
Dissertation based R&D Project Work. 16 hours per week library or
engagement and mentoring by advisor with end semester report and
presentation. 08

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56 Semester II: MA (Maritime Studies) Program for Semester -II consists of four theory courses (3
core and one elective) and one Mini Term Project. The details are as follows:

Theory Courses (4): 16 hours per week (Each subject will have 4 hours of lecture per week)


Paper Code Subject Lectures (Hrs) Credits
MMS201 Overview of International Maritime Trade 60 04
MAMS202 Maritime Power Concepts and Role in International
Relations 60 04
MAMS203 India‟s Maritime History and Heritage 60 04
MAMS204E Maritime Security Challenges in the Indo - Pacific
60
04 MAMS205E Maritime Shipping, Navigation and Salvage Laws
Total 240 16

Mini Term Project :


Paper Code Subject Credits
MAMSMP Mini Term Project. 16 hours per week either of case study, field work, data
collection, data analysis, laboratory experimentation leading to Dissertation
based R&D Project Work with end semester report and presentation. 08

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56 Semester III: MA (Maritime Studies) Program for Semester -III consists of four theory cours es
(03 core and one elective) and one Book Review Assignment. The details are as follows:

Theory Courses (4): 16 hours per week (Each subject will have 4 hours of lecture per week)


Paper Code Subject Lectures (Hrs) Credits
MAMS301 India‟s Maritime Doctrine & Strategy 60 04
MAMS302 Maritime Laws in India 60 04
MAMS303 Maritime Strategic Environment & Geo Politics in Indo -
Pacific 60 04
MAMS304E International Laws on Maritime Safety & Security
60
04 MAMS305E Maritime Trade Labour and Environmental Laws
Total 240 16

Book Review term assignment :


Paper Code Subject Credits
MAMSBR2 Book Review of one book relevant to the course leading to the final year
Dissertation Based R&D Project Work. 16 hours per week library or
engagement and mentoring by advisor with end semester report and
presentation. 08

Semester IV: MAMSDP – MA (Maritime Studies) Dissertation Based Major Project Work


MA (Maritime Studies) for Semester -IV consists of full term Dissertation Based Research Project of
24 credits. Every student will have to complete a separate project in Semester IV with twenty four
credits (600 marks). Students have to prepare and submit a Master level thesis and the final evaluation
will be done by external expert and Guide on the bases of the qua lity of the thesis and Viva -Voce
examination.

The candidate shall be awarded the degree of Master of Arts (Maritime Studies) after
completing the course and meeting all the evaluation criteria.

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56 6. Scheme of Examination and Passing .


a) This course will have 40% Internal Assessment (IA) and 60% end semester
examination
b) Written examination of 2.5 Hours duration for each course paper at the end of each
semester, end semester examinations (ESE) will be conducted by the University as per the
exist ing norms, statutes and ordinances.
c) Internal Assessment - IA (40%) and End Semester Examination (ESE) (60%) - shall
have separate heads of passing. For Theory courses, internal assessment shall carry 40 marks
and Semester -end examination shall carry 60 mark s for each Theory Course.
d) To pass, a student has to obtain minimum 40% marks and above, separately in the IA
and end semester examination.
e) The University (external) examination for Theory and term assignments shall be
conducted at the end of each Semester and the evaluation of Project work i.e. Mini project and
Dissertation, at the end of the forth Semester will be by the external expert and Guide.
f) The candidates shall appear for external examination of 4 theory courses each
carrying 60 marks of 2.5 hours d uration and each term assignment (Book Review/Mini Term
Project) will carry 200 marks at the end of each semester.
g) The candidate shall prepare report and give presentation both book review and mini
term project under the guidance of a faculty.
h) Every student will have to complete a separate dissertation based project in Semester
IV with twenty four credits (600 marks). Students have to prepare and submit a Master level
thesis and the final evaluation will be done by external expert and Guide on t he bases of the
quality of the thesis and Viva -Voce examination.

7. Standard of Passing for University Examinations . As per ordinances and regulations
prescribed by the University for semester based credit and grading system.

8. Standard point scale for gradin g.


Grade Marks Grade Points
O 80 & above 10
A+ 70 to 79.99 9
A 60 to 69.99 8
B+ 55 to 59.99 7
B 50 to 54.99 6
C 45 to 49 .99 5
D 40 to 44 .99 4
F (Fail) 39.99 & below 0

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Semester I: Theory Courses


MMS101: Overview of Maritime History, Security and Laws (60 Hours, 04 Credits)


Course Objectives .


1. Acquaint learners about Indian Maritime History from Ancient times till
contemporary period.
2. Impart know ledge of prevailing Maritime Security scenario in the Indo -Pacific and
Indian Ocean Region.
3. Impart knowledge of Geo -political environment in the Indo -Pacific and IOR.
4. Familiarize learners to the prevailing important International and National Laws and
Legislations with respect to the Maritime and Marine ecosystems.

Syllabus .


Unit Course Content Hours
1 Ancient India :
Indus Valley Civilisation and trade links with Greece, Egypt and other countries.
Maritime activity between Indian and Arabian Nations, West and East Asian
Countries. 06
2 Medieval Period :
Maritime Trade and Diplomacy during Mauryan Period
Expansion of Buddhism through sea routes
Pandiyan Navy: Sea borne trade and expeditions
Chola Navy: Expeditions and relation with Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia
Chera Period: Trade and Maritime Activities
Gupta Navy 10
3 Trade Between the Arab Counties and the Malabar Coast, religious and cultural
influence. 04
4 British, Portuguese, Dutch, French Naval Presence and Influence in the Indian
Ocean 04

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The Zamorin Navy
History of Marakkars,
The Maratha Navy: Shivaji, Kanhoji, Sambaji,
The Mysore Navy 04
6 Contemporary International Relations :
Cold War – Rise of super powers, Ideological Bipolarity
Military Alliances
Arms Race and Nuclear Threat 04
7 India and her Neighbours :
Forms of Government, Executive, Legislature and Judicial System
Neighbouring Countries and their relationship with India
Indian Ocean Region
Indo-Pacific
Areas of Dispute with particular reference to South Asia
International and Regional Organisations like the UNO, OPEC, NAM, EU, League
of Arab States, WARSAW Pact, NATO, SAARC, BRICS, ASEAN, SAGAR,
FOIP and IPOI.
China Strategy of 21st Century Maritime Silk Road. 10
8 India Foreign Policy and Maritime Diplomacy
UNCLOS
Coastal Security, Piracy.
Leadership Challenges of Maritime Forces in 21st Century 06
9 An Overview of Maritime Laws :
Law of Contract
The Indian Ports Act, 1908
The Major Port Trust Act, 1963
Carriage of Good by Sea Act, 1925
Merchant Shipping Act, 1958
Customs Act, 1962
Maritime Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution Modes
Salvage, International Salvage Convention 1989, of 2000, SCOPIC
MARPOL
SOLAS and ISPS Code
Maritime Labour Convention 2006 12

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Recommended Books (Latest Editions) :


1. The Timeless Wake by Cmde Odakkal Jonson
2. A World of Nations: The International Order Since 1945 by William R Kaylor
3. Transition to Triumph: History of Indian Navy by VAdm G H Hiranandani
4. Rulers of the Indian Ocean by G A Ballard
5. A Maritime History of India Adm K Sridharan
6. Coastal Security: Maritime Dimensions of India‟s Homeland Security by Kunwar Rajendra
Singh
7. Coastal Security: The Indian Experience by Pushpita Das
8. Role of Coast Guard in the Maritime Security of Indian by Prabhakaran Paleri
9. An Integrated Approach to Coastal and Offshore Defence: Leveraging the Coastal Security by
Capt Himadri Das
10. Armed Robbery in Sea in India: Trends and Imperatives by Capt Himadri Das.
11. Coastal Security, Challenges, Concerns and Wayahead by Brig Hemant Mahajan


Course Outcomes :


The learner will be able to acquire knowledge on the following: -


1. Vibrant Maritime History of India from Ancient, Medieval, Colonial, Contemporary Period.
2. Prevailing Security Scenario and Geo -Politics in the Indo -Pacific and Indian Ocean
Region.
3. To familiarise and gain basic knowledge on critical International and National Maritime
Laws.
4. Would have gained basic knowledge on strategic importance of the Indo-Pacific and IOR.



MMS102: Introduction to Maritime Sciences – Oceanography, Meteorology, Climatology
and Ocean Chemistry (60 Hours, 04 Credits)

Course Objectives :


1. To impart basic knowledge and understanding of the Oceanography.
2. To impart knowledge on the Geological characteristics of the Ocean.
3. To acquaint the learner with Ocean Climatology.

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Unit Course Content Hours
1 Introduction to Oceanography
a) Geological time scale and major physico -chemical and biological events
in Earth's history
b) Plate Tectonics and Seafloor Spreading
c) Ocean floor morphology
d) Introduction to Paleoclimatic studies
e) Marine Sediment distribution, classification, sources and dispersal
pathways (3 hrs)
f) Introductory Marine Geochemistry
g) Marine Minerals
h) Applications of isotopes for geoscientific studies
i) Marine microfossils and their applications with special reference to
Quaternary climatology 15
2 Physical Oceanography and Meteorology :
a) Structure and composition of the atmosphere
b) Atmospheric circulation, Asian Monsoon and tropical cyclone
c) Surface heat budget of the ocean
d) Physical properties of sea water and their distribution, light and sound
propagation in sea water
e) Water masses and thermohaline circulation
f) Indian Ocean circulation
g) Oceanic processes: Upwelling/sinking and meso -scale eddies
h) Oceanic processes: ENSO and IOD
i) Wave generation, growth and decay
j) Generation of tides, Semi -diurnal and diurnal tides, tidal constituents 15
3 Biological Oceanography :
a) General microbial ecology
b) Measurement of primary production
c) Benthic -Pelagic coupling , Benthic ecology, Benthic biomass structure
and production
d) Fisheries oceanography
e) Plankton carbon cycling
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g) Food web dynamics and climate change
h) Biofouling/Bioinvasion
i) Zooplankton and phytoplankton
j) Fishery biology
4 Ocean Chemistry :
a) Elemental composition of seawater and behaviour of substances
b) Chemical speciation in seawater
c) Major marine biogeochemical cycles
d) Marine biogenic gases of climatic importance
e) Global Climate Change and ecosystem impacts
f) Exchange of materials across marine interfaces
g) Sampling and analytical tools in chemical oceanography 06
5
Ocean Climatology
06
a) Climate classification
b) Greenhouse gases: Introduction, causes of changing concentration, role in
climate change
c) Cryosphere and its role in climate change
d) Energy Balance of the Earth and atmosphere
e) Ocean -climate linkage

Recommended Books (Latest Editions) :

Recommended Books (Latest Editions)
1. Essential of Oceanography, by Trujillo/ Thurman (6 January 2015)
2. Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine Science, by Tom Garrison (31 July 2012)
3. Essentials of Meteorology: An Invitation to the Atmosphere by C. Donald Ahrens
4. Meteorology Today: An Introduction to Weather, Climate, and the Environment by
Robert Henson, C. Donald Ahrens
Course Outcome :


The learner will be able to acquire knowledge o n the following: -
1. Understand the Topography and Oceanography.
2. Effective Ocean influence on the climate.
3. Understand and acquire knowledge on Ocean Chemistry
4. Understand the various dynamics of Ocean Meteorology.

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56 MMS103: Research Methodology (60 Hours, 04 Credits)


Course Objectives :


1. To impart knowledge on the process of Research Paper Writing.
2. To acquaint the learner with the in depth knowledge on the various methods involved in
carrying out research.
3. The learner will be imparted knowledg e on the steps of carrying out focused research.


Unit Course Content Hours
1 Research Methodology: An Introduction
Meaning of Research
Objectives of Research
Motivation in Research
Types of Research
Research Approaches
Significance of Research
Research Methods versus Methodology
Research and Scientific Method
Importance of Knowing How Research is Done
Research Process
Criteria of Good Research
Problems Encountered by Researchers in India 08
2 Defining the Research Problem
What is a Research Problem?
Selecting the Problem
Necessity of Defining the Problem
Technique Involved in Defining a Problem 06
3 Research Design
Meaning of Research Design
Need for Research Design
Features of a Good Design
Important Concepts Relating to Research Design
Different Research Designs
Basic Principles of Experimental Designs 06

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Collection of Primary Data
Observation Method96Interview Method
Collection of Data through Questionnaires
Collection of Data through Schedules
Difference between Questionnaires and Schedules
Some Other Methods of Data Collection
Collection of Secondary Data 08
5 Processing and Analysis of Data
Processing Operations
Some Problems in Processing
Elements/Types of Analysis
Statistics in Research
Measures of Central Tendency
Measures of Dispersion
Measures of Asymmetry (Skewness)
Measures of Relationship
Simple Regression Analysis
Multiple Correlation and Regression
Partial Correlation
Association in Case of Attributes 08
6 Sampling Fundamentals
Need for Sampling
Some Fundamental Definitions
Important Sampling Distributions
Central Limit Theorem
Sampling Theory
Sandler ‟s A-test
Concept of Standard Error
Estimation
Estimating the Population Mean ()μ
Estimating Population Proportion
Sample Size and its Determination
Determination of Sample Size through the Approach Based on Precision Rate
and Confidence Level
Bayesian Statistics 08

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What is a Hypothesis?
Basic Concepts Concerning Testing of Hypotheses
Procedure for Hypothesis Testing
Flow Diagram for Hypothesis Testing
Measuring the Power of a Hypothesis Test
Tests of Hypotheses
Important Parametric Tests
Hypothesis Testing of Means
Hypothesis Testing for Differences between Means
Hypothesis Testing for Comparing Two Related Samples
Hypothesis Testing of Proportions
Hypothesis Testing for Difference between Proportions
Hypothesis Testing for Comparing a Variance to Some Hypothesized Population
Variance
Testing the Equality of Variances of Two Normal Popu lations
Hypothesis Testing of Correlation Coefficients
Limitations of the Tests of Hypotheses
Important Nonparametric or Distribution -free Test
Relationship between Spearma n‟s r‟s and Kendall ‟s W
Characteristics of Distribution -free or Non -parametric Tests 08
8 Interpretation and Report Writing
Meaning of Interpretation
Why Interpretation?
Technique of Interpretation
Precaution in Interpretation
Significance of Report Writing
Different Steps in Writing Report
Layout of the Research Report
Types of Reports
Oral Presentation
Mechanics of Writing a Research Report
Precautions for Writing Research Reports 08

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1. Research Methodology Methods and Techniques by C.R.Kothari, Gaurav Garg, New Age
International Publishers
2. Methodology of Research in Social Science by O.R. Krishnaswami and M. Ranganatham,
Himalaya Publishing House

Course Outcomes :


The learner will be able to understand and carry out the following: -
1. Identify the research problem, formulation of hypothesis, carryout data analysis using
systematic and scientific methods.
2. Formulate the Research Process and arrive at the conclusion and recommendations in a
logical manner.
3. Understand the need of Proper Research Writing.
4. Carryout a systematic and logic al Research towards writing the mini project report, Book review
and Dissertation.

MAMS104E: Maritime Infrastructure Management (60 Hour, 04 Credits)


Course Objectives :


1. To impart knowledge to the learner on the important various Port Infrastructure.
2. To impart various aspects of proper management of maritime infrastructure.
3. To acquaint the learner on the importance of ports and inland depots and its evolution as hub
for economic activities.
4. Various port connectivity and transportation management.


Unit Course Content Hours
1 Port Infrastructure
Waterside
Yard
Landside 04
2 Traditional Port functions and its evolution as hub for economic activity 03
3 Multiplier Effect on Regional Economy 03

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Container Freight Station (CFS)
Inland Container Depots (ICD)
Dry Ports 02
5 Rail and Road connectivity to ports 02
6 Hub Ports and Feeder Ports 02
7 Port Tariffs and economics 02
8 World Bank Model for Port Development and Management 02
9 Global experience in different models 02
10 Global & Domestic Port Regulatory System -
International Maritime Organisation (IMO)
International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) 04
11 Agencies involved in Port Activities / Ancillary Services 02
12 Private Sector Participation in Ports - Model Concession Agreement and its
variants. 02
13 Terminal Operating System & Port Operating System (IT & Technology
solutions) 02
14 Smart Ports/ Fully Automated Terminals 02
15 Inland Water Transport & integration with EXIM/ Domestic Cargo Movement 04
16 Multi Modal Hubs 02
17 India Maritime Infrastructure Development Initiatives:
Sagarmala Project
India Maritime Vision 2030 05
18 Case Study
Concepts of port management
Challenges in coastal sea trade
Comparative Study of Port Management: India & Global
Traditional vs futuristic use of Inland Waterways
Different Models of Port Tariff fixation: a critical analysis 15

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1. Port Management and Operations by Maria G. Burns

2. Port Business by Jurgen Sorgenfrei

3. Maritime Logistics: A Guide to Contemporary Shipping and Port Management - 2nd Edition,
by Dong -Wook Song (Editor), Photis M. Panayides (Editor)
4. Port Management and Operations - 1st Edition, by Maria G. Burns (Author)

5. Port Management and Operations (Lloyd's Practical Shipping Guides) 3rd Edition, by Patrick
Alderton (Author)
6. Ports and Terminals – Sep 2012, by H. Ligteringen (Author), H. Velsink (Author)

7. Infrastructure Development & Financing by Raghuram, McMillan

8. Infrastructure Management, W. Hudson, Ralph Haas, Waheed Uddin – TMH

9. India Infrastructure Reports, Oxford University Press

10. Committee Report on Infrastructure, Govt. of India by Rakesh Mohan

11. World Bank – World Development Report 1994

12. Urban Infrastructure and Governance by G. Ramesh, Nagadevara Naik and Anil Suraj
- Routledge

13. Public -Private Partnerships by G. Ramesh, Nagadevara Naik and Anil Suraj -
Routledge


Course Outcomes :

1. The students will have deeper understanding of the World Bank suggested Model for PPP in
the Maritime domain.
2. Improved understanding of the Service level expectations from various stakeholders in the
SCM.
3. Setting up of Logistics entities by professionals thereby increasing the share of organised
activity which at present is mostly i n the domain of unorganised sector.
4. Increased opportunities for Indian students in the global Supply Chain Market.

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56 MAMS105E: United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea (60 Hours, 04 Credits)


Course Objectives :


1. Laws of the Sea course is intended to cover the historical development of the legal regulation
of the sea, its culmination in the form of United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (LOSC)
1982, implementation of the LOSC and the developments after its adoptio n.
2. It would deal with the developments at various international conferences prior to the
UNCLOS -III.
3. It would focus on the debates on issues like common heritage of humankind and Exclusive
Economic Zone which went into the making of the LOSC. As the LOSC19 82 is considered as the
Constitution of the Oceans, the Course content elaborately focuses on the various maritime zones as
provided under the Convention.
4. Jurisprudence of the international courts and tribunals continues to play a significant role in
the c larification of the LOSC provisions on issues like delimitation of maritime zones and other
issues. Discussions would focus on this jurisprudence whenever necessary.
5. The Course is aimed at contextualising the historical and theoretical underpinnings of the
development of the law of the sea leading to the adoption of the Geneva Conventions on the Law of
the Territorial Sea; analysing and discussing the various parts of the Convention; and evaluating the
application of the Convention.


Unit Course Content Hours
1 Preamble
Introduction 1
2 Territorial sea and contiguous zone
Section 1. General provisions
Section 2. Limits of the territorial sea
Section 3. Innocent passage in the territorial sea
Subsection a. Rules applicable to all ships
Subsection b. Rules applicable to merchant ships and
government ships operated for commercial purposes
Subsection c. Rules applicable to warships and other
government ships operated for non -commercial purposes
Section 4. Contiguous zone 3
3 Straits used for international navigation
Section 1. General provisions 3

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Section 3. Innocent passage
4 Archipelagic States 2
5 Exclusive Economic Zone 2
6 Continental Shelf 2
7 High seas
Section 1. General provisions
Section 2. Conservation and management of the living resources of the
high seas 2
8 Regime of Islands 2
9 Right of access of land -locked states to and from the sea and freedom of transit 2
10 The area
Section l. General provisions
Section 2. Principles governing the area
Section 3. Development of resources of the area
Section 4. The authority
Subsection a. General provisions
Subsection b. The assembly
Subsection c. The council
Subsection d. The secretariat
Subsection e. The enterprise
Subsection f. Financial arrangements of the authority
Subsection g. Legal status, privileges and immunities
Subsection h. Suspension of the exercise of rights and
privileges of members
Section 5. Settlement of disputes and advisory opinions 4
11 Protection and preservation of the marine environment
Section 1. General provisions
Section 2. Global and regional cooperation
Section 3. Technical assistance
Section 4. Monitoring and environmental assessment
Section 5. International rules and national legislation to prevent,
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Section 7. Safeguards
Section 8. Ice -covered areas
Section 9. Responsibility and liability
Section 10. Sovereign immunity
Section 11. Obligations under other conventions on the protection and
preservation of the marine environment
12 Marine scientific research
Section 1. General provisions
Section 2. International cooperation
Section 3. Conduct and promotion of marine scientific research
Section 4. Scientific research installations or equipment in the marine
environment
Section 5. Responsibility and liability
Section 6. Settlement of disputes and interim measures 4
13 Development and transfer of marine technology
Section 1. General provisions
Section 2. International cooperation
Section 3. National and regional marine scientific and technological
centres
Section 4. Cooperation among international organizations 4
14 Settlement of disputes
Section 1. General provisions
Section 2. Compulsory procedures entailing binding decisions
Section 3. Limitations and exceptions to applicability of section 2 6
15 General provisions 2
16 Final provisions 2
17 Annexes to the Convention
Annex i. Highly migratory species
Annex ii. Commission on the limits of the continental shelf
Annex iii. Basic conditions of prospecting, exploration and exploitation
Annex iv. Statute of the enterprise
Annex v. Conciliation 13

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Section 1. Organization of the tribunal
Section 2. Competence
Section 3. Procedure
Section 4. Seabed disputes chamber
Section 5. Amendments
Annex vii. Arbitration
Annex viii. Special arbitration
Annex ix. Participation by international organizations

Recommended Books (Latest Editions ):


1. United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, 1982: A Commentary
2. The Oxford Handbook of the Law of the Sea by Tim Stephens
3. Definitions for the Law of the Sea: Terms Not Defined by the 1982 Convention
4. Law of the Sea: UNCLOS as a Living Treaty by Jill Barrett, Richard Barnes


Course Outcomes :


1. The learner should have gained in depth understanding of the following and implement the
regulations and laws as specified in the United Nations Conve ntion on the Law of the Sea.
2. The learner will also have gained the knowledge on the ways to resolve and settle disputes
arising,


MAMSBR1: Book Review Term Assignment (240 Hours, 08 Credits)


Course Objectives :


1. Book Review of One Book relevant to the course leading to the Final year Dissertation Based
R&D Project Work.
2. Inculcate the habit of Reading, Understanding and inferring information.

3. 16 hours per week totalling to 240 Hours involving library study or engagement and
ment oring by advisor with end semester report and presentation.

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1. Book review with report and presentation will assist learner to gain in depth knowledge on
specific topic and gain understanding of research undertaken in that area with an overview on the new
knowledge generated.
2. Will enable the learner to develop knowledge towards the Final Year R&D Major Project.

Semester II


MMS201: Overview of International Maritime Trade (60 Hours, 04 Credits)


Course Objectives :


1. Educate learners about the concept and structure of Maritime Trade and its
importance.
2. Impart learners about how Maritime Trade is based around Geographic availability of
resources and consumers.
3. Impart knowledge to the learner on the various types of handling and transporting
Commodities depending on its category.


Unit Course Content Hours
1 History of Maritime Trade 04
2 Basic Concepts and Geographies of Maritime Trade 05
3 Basics Concepts & Principles of Seaborne Trade 04
4 Types of Commodities Internationally Traded 04
5 Commercial Origins 04
6 Trades due to differences in Natural Resources 04
7 Trade Theory & Principle Drivers of Trade
Demand and Supply 06
8 Types of Cargoes and their means of carriage 09

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- Bulk / Liquid Bulk / Gas (LPG, LNG, Ammonia) / Crude & CPP
- Break Bulk :Types of Break Bulk Cargoes and their Characteristic
- Automobiles / Project Cargoes
- Cruise and Passenger 06+08
10 Maritime Vocabulary – On board and in Business 02
11 Commodity Trade Cycles & Trends 04

Recommended Books (Latest Editions) .


1. Maritime Economics, By Martin Stopford (3rd Edition)
2. Port Economics (Routledge Maritime Masters), By Wayne K. Talley
3. The Handbook of Maritime Economics and Business, By Costas Grammenos
4. The Business of Shipping, By Ira Breskin


Course Outcomes .


The learner would have gained knowledge towards implementing the following with in depth
understanding of the following: -

1. Describe what is Maritime Trade
2. Demonstrate how it is governed by geographical distribution of resources and consumers
3. Differentiate types of marine transport crafts based on commodity
4. Construct and explain a trade cycle and its importance.


MAMS202: Maritime Power Concepts & Role in International Relations (60 Hours, 04
Credits)

Course Objectives :


1. The aim of the course is to make the learner develop awareness of how strategic issues can be
related to broader conceptual concerns in the field of International relations.
2. This module introduces the learner to strategic studies, a major sub fields of international
relations concerned with the use of force in world politics.
3. The course interprets the traditional and contemporary uses of force for political ends.

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1 International Relations
Why Study International Relations?
The State, Nation, Nation -States, Multi -nationalism, Nationalism &
Internationalism
The Key Concepts in R: Power, National Interest, Balance of Power
Foreign Policy: Meaning, Goals and Determinants 10
2 Concepts & Theories of Land and Air Warfare
Theories of land warfare with reference to mobile defence, use of tank and
machine, warfare.
Theories of Air Power
Heartland theories
Heartland theories based on National Power 10
3. Introduction to Sea Power
Views of A.T. Mahan on the elements of sea power and naval strategy
Continental Doctrine of Sea Power
Why do Nations build and maintain Navies
To what degree does the Mahanian concept of command of sea apply today?
How do the objectives of Naval Forces in wartime contribute to the overall war
effect?
The role of sea power in national policy and diplomacy in both peacetime and war
through the present day. 10
4 Introduction to Sea Control & Sea Denial
Compare and contrast Sea Control to maritime security. Can Sea Control be
exercised in peacetime? Why or Why not?
What is sea control and why does one obtain it?
What are the various degrees of sea control and how do you differentiate between
them?
How are terms “Sea Control” and “Sea Denial” related?
Discuss the man methods used by opposing sides to obtain, maintain, exploit,
deny and dispute sea control. How does a commander balance obtaining and
maintaining sea control with risk? 10
5 Working Togethe r
Mahan‟s Naval Strategy
Effects of Maritime Policy on Global Stability. 10

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How did Land and Maritime objectives differ? Were they mutually supporting
and exploiting sea control?
Are Land based forces more important than maritime operating environment
(political/ legal, military, social, economic, environmental, etc.) enable or
constrain the operational planner?
6 Indian Ocean and India’s Security Consideration
Strategic mileu in and around the Indian Ocean Region
India ‟s Security problems in relation to IOR
India‟s Maritime Security and its needs for Naval Power Projection 05
7 India’s Foreign Policy
India and its Maritime Neighbours
SAGAR
IPOI
India‟s Maritime Relations with USA, Russia, France, UK, China, Israel, EU,
ASEAN 05

Recommended Books (Latest Editions) :


1. Mahan, Alfred T. The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660 -1783, Boston: Little,
Brown and Company. 1898
2. Corbett, Julian S. Some Principles of Maritime Strategy. London, UK: Longmans, Green and
Co., 1918.
3. Dombroski, Peter, ed. Naval Power in the Twenty -First Century: A Naval War College
Review Reader. Newport, RI: Naval War College Press, 2005. (NP24WEB.pdf)
4. Till, Geoffrey. Sea Power : A guide for the Twenty -First Century, New York: Routledge,
2013. Read pp.144 -156
5. Hattendrof, John B. “Sea Power and Sea Control in Contemporary times” in Naval History
and Maritime Strategy: Collected Essays. Malabar, FL: Krieger Publications, 2000.

Course Outcomes:


The learner should have gained knowledge and will be able to understand the following: -
1. The importance of International Relation and the factors influencing.
2. The concept and theories of Land, Air and Sea Powers.
3. In-depth knowledge on what is Sea Control an d Sea Denial and its deference along with the
international regulations.

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MAMS203: India’s Maritime History and Heritage (60 Hours, 04 Credits)


Course Objectives :
1. The main objective of this course is to create awareness and interest among the learners of the
rich maritime traditions of India.
2. Aims at the learner understand India‟s place in the networks of Asian-Oceanic world from
pre- Christian era.
3. To explain the learner on the shipping practices, mercantile trade and political relations of
India with other countries from ancient to modern times.


Unit Course Content Hours
1 Geography: Coastline, Trade Winds, The Arabian Sea Littoral, The Bay of
Bengal Littoral 05
2 Indigenous Shipping Practices for Control over the Seas
Ancient: Pallavas, Cholas and Rulers of Malabar Coast, Mauryan Navy
Medieval: Mughals, Marathas, Marthanda Varma, Zamorin of Calicut, Siddiss of
Janjira and Angres
Modern: The European Encounter 12
3 Mercantilism: the Impetus behind Mercantile Trade, Merchant Communities,
Merchants, brokers, shippers 03
4 Historic trade Contacts: Harappa, Roman Empire, China, Arabs and Chola 06
5 European and Indian Maritime Trade: Portuguese, Dutch, English, French, Intra -
European Rivalries and Maritime Trade 06
6 Growth of Ports and Towns
Ancient – Harappa Sites, West Bengal Sites, Western Deccan Coast (Tamralipti –
Navadweep – Machalipatnam – Nagapatnam – Kaveripatnam – Malabar Coast –
Mangalore – Honnavar – Bhatkjal and Barakur – Kalyan and Broach)
Medieval : Chaul, Surat, Cochin, Masulipattanam
Hinterland: Cambey, Surat, Chaul, Goa, Cochin, Masulipatnam
Modern: Calcutta, Bombay, Madras, Pondicherry 10

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7 Pioneers of Indian Shipping: Sri Walchand Hirachand, Shri Narottam Morarjee,
Etc 02
8 The Bombay Mutiny, Liberation of Goa, Role of Indian Navy in Liberation of
Bangladesh 04
9 History of Modern Ship Yards
Naval Dockyard Mumbai – Hindustan Shipyard – Cochin Shipyard – Mazagoan
Docks – Garden Reach Shipyards – Goa Ship Yard 04
10 Privatisation of Ship Yards and Ship Building in India 02
11 Indian Navy: Pre and Post Independence 08

Recommended Books (Latest Editions) .


1. Arasaratnam, S, „ Maritime India in the 17th Century,” New Delhi, 1944
2. Arasarathnam S and Ray Aniruddha, Masulipatnam and Cambay, 1500 -1800, New Delhi
1994
3. Arunachalam B, Essays in Maritime Studies, Mumbai 1998
4. Arvind Sinha, “ The politics of Trade, Anglo French Commerce on the Coromandel Coast
1763 -1793”, New Delhi 2002
5. Banga Indu, ed, Ports and their hinterland in India, Manohar, New Delhi 1992
6. Barendse R.J., The Arabian Seas, Vision Books, New Delhi, 2002
7. Bhaskar Chattopadhya, An Introductio n to the Maritime History in India: with special
reference to the Bay of Bengal (pre -modern period), Punthi Pustak, 1994
8. Chakravarti Ranabired, „Trade in Early Indi,” New Delhi,
9. Chaudhary Sushiland Michael Morineau, eds., Merchants, 1500 -18--, compiled by Uma Das
Gupta, Oxford University Press, 2001
10. Chaudhuri, K.N., Trade and Civilisation in the Indian Ocean: An Economic History from the
Rise of Islam to 1750, Cambridge University Press, 1984
11. Curtin, P., Cross -Culture trade in the World History, Cambridge U niversity Press, 1984
12. Das Gupta Ashin, The worl of Indian Ocean Merchants, 1500 -1800, Compiled by Uma Das
Gupta, Oxford University Press, 2001
13. Das Gupta A, Malabar in Asian Trade 1740 -1800, Cambridge University Press 1967
14. Das Gupta A and Pearson M.N. India and Indian Ocean, 1500 -1800 OUP 1987
15. David M.D., Bombay, The City of Dreams, reprint, Himalaya Publishers, Mumbai 1998

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56 16. Mathew K.S, Portuguese Trade with India in the Sixteenth Century, Manohar, New Delhi,
1993
17. Mathew K.S., ed,. Shipbuilding and Navigation in the Indian Ocean region, New Delhi, 1997
18. Sridharan K, A Maritime History of India, Govt of India Publications, New Delhi, 1992
19. Subramaniam Lakshmi, Medieval Indian Seafarers, Roli Books, New Delhi, 1999
20. Subramaniam, Lakshmi ( ed.), Ports Towns Cities, A historical Tour and Settlement in the Bay
of Bengal, 1500 -1700, OUP, 1990
21. Subrahmanyam, S., Improvising Empire: Portuguese Trade and Settlement in the Bay of
Bengal, 1500 -1700, OUP, 1990
22. Winius George D. and Vink Marcus P., The Merchant -Warrior Pacified: The VOC (The
Dutch East India Co) in India, Oxford University Press, 1991
23. Ray Indrani, The French East India Company and the Trade of the Indian Ocean, Collection
of Essays, ed., L. Subram aniam, New Delhi, 1999
24. Robert Greenhalgh Albinion, Naval & Maritime History: an annotated bibliography – 1972
25. Holden Furber, Sinnappah Arasaratnam, Kenneth McPherson, Maritime India, Oxford
University Press, 2004
26. Christopher Lloyds, Atlas of Maritime Histo ry, Arco Pub, Co., 1975


Course Outcomes .


The learner should have gained understanding and knowledge on the following: -
1. The Geographic positioning of India on the world map with significant sea control from
Ancient to Modern Times.
2. Methods and concepts followed by various Indian Empires to maintain Sea Control and
Power. 3. Growth of Ports and towns along with the Maritime Trade practices from Ancient
times.
4. Ship building and maritime technology being followed by the maritime Indian empires.


MAMS204 E: Maritime Security Challenges in Indo -Pacific (60 Hour, 04 Credits)


Course Objectives :


1. Impart knowledge to the on Transnational Maritime Security and Maritime Security
concepts.
2. Impart knowledge on the prevailing Geopolitical, Geoeconomics and Securi ty in the
Indo-Pacific and its effect on Maritime Security.
3. Acquaint the learner with the prevailing Maritime Threats in the Indo -Pacific and the
Threat by China.

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Pacific and the roll of maritime countries.


Unit Course Content Hours
1 Definition of “Transnational Maritime Security”: Idea of an inclusive “Maritime
Security Matrix” consisting of national security, marine environment, economic
development and human security 03
2 Defining the Indo Pacific – Geopolitical context, geoeconomics context, security
context
New Perspective on Indo -Pacific Maritime Security 03
3 Addressing Maritime Security
Traditional
Choke Points and their strategic importance
Piracy, floating armouries, SLOCS, military presence
Coastal Security
Non-traditional
IUU fishing, illegal migration, human trafficking
Security of Ports, Harbours, Fishermen
Other factors as a security challenge
Climate Change – Floods, Cyclones, Tsunami, Earthquakes, HARD, Sea
Level Rise
Global Supply Chain Vulnerabilities, Environmental Security Challenges,
Marine Pollution 06
4 Maritime Security Threats in the Indo -Pacific Region :
Military warfare
Economic Warfare
Piracy and Robbery
Terrorism and Aggression
Illegal Fishing
Environmental destruction,
Illegal seaborne immigration
Sovereignty Disputes 06
5 Threat of China to the Asia Pacific countries and Indian interests in the Indian
Ocean. 06

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China – Overcoming the Malacca Dilemma
China‟s hold over Hambantota port (Sri Lanka),
Supplying military equipment to India‟s neighbours such as submarines to
Myanmar, frigate to Sri Lanka, equipment to Bangladesh and Thailand, thus
colonising the region, dividing ASEAN.
6 Maritime threats affecting the lives of coastal communities:
Sea-level rise
Increase in the frequency and severity of natural disasters
A mounting volume of marine debris
Losses of biodiversity. 04
7 Diplomacy, Intervention and Cooperation among nations to reduce the maritime
security threats 04
8 Institutional Frameworks to mitigate the risks posed by security threats. Their
effectiveness and limitations
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) : East Asia Summit
(EAS) and ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF).
The South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
The role of QUAD in the Indo -Pacific
Joint Indian Naval Exercises with foreign navies – Malabar, Milan,
Konkan, IBSAMAR, JIMEX, Indra, Varuna 06
9 Need for Maritime Governance and Security Architecture :
International Law : 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
(UNCLOS).
India Initiatives : Open Indo -Pacific (FOIP) idea, Security and Growth for
All in the region (SAGAR) and the Indo -Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI). 04
10 Changes in the Indo -Pacific Security Order
India‟s View of Indo Pacific
The evolving security order in the Indo -Pacific
The limits to Maritime Security Collaboration in the Indo -Pacific 04
11 The Role of Maritime Nations in the Indo -Pacific Security 10

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56 The Roll of Japan – Security, Capacity Building
The role of Australia – Security, Capacity Building, Blue Economy
The role of ASEAN – Security
The Role of India – Security, Capacity and Capability Building, Blue
Economy
Indian Ocean Rim – Association for regional Cooperation (IOR -ARC)
Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand Economic Cooperation
(BIMST - EC)
12 The future of Indo -Pacific Region
Challenges and Opportunities
Free and Open Indo -Pacific
Inter -government organisations in the Indo -Pacific
Indo-Pacific Ocean Initiative 04

Recommended Books (Latest Editions).


1. Anil Kumar Singh, “India‟s Security Concerns in the Indian Ocean Region”, Har-Anand
Publications, 2003
2. David Michel, Russell Sticklor (Ed.), “ Indian Ocean Rising: Maritime Security and Policy
Challenges”, published by Stimson, Washington, 2012
3. James R Holmes, Andrew C., “Indian Ocean and India‟s Security”, Winner, Toshi Yoshihara
Routledge, New Delhi, 2009.
4. Khurana, G.S, “ Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean: Convergence Plus Cooperation
Equals Resonance”, Journal of Strategic Analysis, Vol. 28, No 3, Jul -Sep 2004, Institue for defence
Studies and Analyses, New Delhi
5. John Garfoano, Andrea J. Dew, “Deep Currents and Rising Tides: Indian Ocean and
International Security”, Georgetown University Press, 2013
6. Minister of Defence (Navy), “Ensuring Secure Seas: Indian Maritime Security S trategy”,
Indian Navy Naval Strategic Publication Oct 2015
7. Mohan Malik (Ed), “Maritime Security in the Indo -Pacific: Perspectives from China, India
and United States”, Published by Rowman & Littlefield, United Kingdom, 2014
8. Qamar Fatima, Asma Jamshed, “The Political and Economic Significance of Indian Ocean:
An Analysis” Journal of South Asian Studies, vol 30, No. 2, July -December 2015.
9. Rahul Roy Chaudhury, “India‟s Maritime Security” Knowledge World Publications, New
Delhi, 2000
10. Raj Narain Misra, “Indian Naval Strategy in the 21st Century” Mittal Publications, New Delhi,
1986.

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Journal of Defence Studies, Vol 8, No. 1, January -March 2014, Instit ute for Defence Studies and
analyses, New Delhi.
12. Satish Chandra, P.V. Rao eds.,” India and Indian Ocean: In the twilight of the millennium”,
Osmania University, CIOS, Hyderabad, 2003
13. Sharma, O.P., “International Law of the Sea”, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2009
14. Thean Potgieter,” Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean: Strategic Settings and Features”,
Published by Institute for Security Studies, Paper No 236 -August 2012, South Africa.
15. V.R. Raghavan, Lawrence W. Prabhakar, “Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean Region:
Critical Issues in Debate”, Tata McGraw -Hill Publishing Company, New Delhi.

Course Outcomes .


The learner should have gained understanding, knowledge and be able to advice the policy makers on
the following: -
1. The prevailing Geopoliti cal, Geoeconomics and Maritime security in the Indo-Pacific.
2. The Roll of Maritime Nations and there influence and threats in the Indo-Pacific
3. The roll of India in maintaining a conducive environment in the Indo -Pacific.
4. The present and future developments with respect to Maritime Security and its effects in the
Indo-Pacific.

MAMS205E: Maritime Shipping, Navigation and Salvage Law (60 Hours, 04 Credits)


Course Objectives :


1. Impart to learner thorough understanding of Navigation and Salvage laws.
2. Impart kn owledge to the learner on the right to salvage arises and the nature of a salvage
agreement. Understand the Lloyds Open Form of Salvage Agreement (LOF) 2000.
3. Understand the manner in which salvage arbitration and litigation determines the amount to
be paid to the salvors.
4. To make aware the learner of international pollution conventions on salvage awards. Be
aware of the application of the International Convention of Salvage1989.
5. To impart knowledge on the various export import operations in port, with agencies involved
and their functions.


Unit Course Content Hours

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Admiralty matters in India, Admiralty jurisdiction; Composition. Methods of
enforcement of maritime liens & arrest, Admiralty (Jurisdiction & Settlement of
Maritime Claims) Act, 2017 salient points. 06
2 Torts in Shipping and Defences against Tortious Liability : Introduction;
Types of Torts; Duty of care; Breach of duty; Defendant‟s breach caused the
damage; Case Laws; Negligence of the Master/Ship‟s personnel; Vicarious
liability; Tort actions against carriers; Misrepresentation; Pre -contractual
misrepresentations; Background of the Himalaya clause; Remedies & Limitation;
Defences against Tortious liability; Limitation of Action; Contributory negligence
– in Admiralty. 06
3 Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation:
League of nations; Harvard draft; UNCLOS 1982; Convention for Suppression of
Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Maritime Navigation 1988 [SUA
Convention] and The Protocol of 1988; Piracy Bill 2012. 06
4 Salvage Laws:
Introduction to Salvage
History of Salvage Laws
The Legal Background
Salvage laws in different nations
Linkage to Maritime Insurance
Types of Salvage Operations
Assessment of reward of Salvage
Salvage Under Contract
Compensation for preventing and minimising danger to environment
Time limit to claim the salvage
International Salvage Convention 1989, of 2000, SCOPIC : Definitio n; Principles
of Salvage, Maritime property; Crew; Passengers, Salvage Agreements; Lloyd ‟s
standard form; Salvage Convention 1989;
Development of SCOPIC (Special Compensation P&I Clause); Advantages &
Disadvantages of SCOPIC; The role of SCI (Special Casualty Representative);
SCOPIC in practice; Lloyd ‟s Standard Form of Salvage Agreement (LOF 2000). 12
5 The Indian Ports Act, 1908 : Introduction; Salient features, Port officials & their
powers & duties; Port Health Officer; Port dues & other charges; Harbour master‟s
function; Pilotage; Tugboat operations; Mooring services; Vessel traffic 06

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Emergency services; Dredging.
6 Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 and Amendment of 1986:
Introduction/Definition; Registration of ships; Collisions; Collision & Limitation
of Liability of ship owners; Wreck & Salvage; Civil Liability for Oil pollution
damage; Prevention & Containment of pollution of Sea by oil; Investigations &
Inquiries . 06
7 Customs Act, 1962 : Provisions relating to ships carrying imported/exported
goods; Vessels carrying coastal goods; Power to stop & search vessels; Power to
confiscate vessel; Penal ty for not accounting for goods; Punishment for evasion
of duty prohibitions 06
8 The Indian Light Houses Act, 1927 : Introduction; Definitions, Local Light
Houses, Light dues, Receipts for Light dues; Ascertainment of tonnage; Recovery
of lighthouses expenses & costs; Refusal of port clearance; Exemption from
payment of light dues. 06
9 The Inland Vessels Act, 1917 & Amendments : Introduction; Survey of Inland
mechanically propelled vessels; Registration of Inland mechanically propelled
vessels; Maste rs (including Serangs) and Engineers (including Engine Drivers) of
Inland mechanically propelled vessels; Investigation & Casualties; Protection of,
and Carriage of Passengers in Inland (Mechanically propelled) vessels; Penalties
& Legal Proceedings. 06

Recommended Books (Latest Editions) .


1. The Outline of Maritime Law by Dr S.P. Gupta
2. Maritime Jurisdiction and Admiralty Laws in India by Samareshwar Mahanty
3. The Law of Contract -- N. Chandiramani, 1st Ed. 1996 -97 (Sapt).
4. Mulla on The Indian Contract Act -- H.S. Pathak, 11th Ed. 1995 (Tripathi).
5. Shipping Law Handbook --- Michael Bundock 4th/2007 (Informa)
6. COGS & Multimodal Transport -- N. Chandiramani, 1st Ed. 1997 (Sapt).
7. Bills of Lading -- Capt. D.E. Driver, 2nd Ed. 1995 (Navaneet).
8. Law of Contract -- Cheshire, 8th Ed. 1974 (Butterworth).
9. Anson's Law of Contract -- A. Ghest, 23rd Ed. 1969 (OUP).
10. Maritime Law -- C. Hill, 2nd Ed. 1985 (LLP).
11. Shipping Law -- Chorley & Giles, 8th Ed. 1987 (Pitman).

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13. Maritime Law of India -- Dr. Nagendra Singh, 1st Ed. 1979 (Bhandarkar).
14. Maritime Liens -- D.R. Thomas, 1st Ed. 1980 (Stevens).
15. The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 -- Bare Act 2003 (Professional Book)*
16. The Outlines Of Maritime Law -- Dr. Sant Prasad Gupta 1st/2004 (Allahabad Law Agency)*
17. Shipping Law -- Simon Baughen 3rd Ed. 2004 (Cavendish)*
18. Merchant Shipping In India -- B.C. Mitra 2000 (The University Book Agency)*
19. Maritime Jurisdiction And Admiralty Law Of India – Samareshwar Mahanty 2009(Un iversal
Law)*
20. A Guide To Customs Act, 1962 -- Dr Nilima M Chandiramani 1st Ed. 2000 (Avinash*)
21. Law Of Contract And Specific Relief -- Dr. Avtar Singh 10th/Ed. 2008 (Eastern Book Co)*
22. The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 -- Bare Act 2010 (Universal )*
23. Manual Of Merchant Shipping Laws -- D.S. Shukla 4th/2012 (Dwivedi Law)*
24. Shipping Law Handbook Michael Bundock 4th Ed. 2007 (Informa)*
25. The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 -- Akalank 2nd Ed. 1998 (Akalank)*


Course Outcomes.


The learner would have acquired knowledge an d understanding on the following for effective
implementation: -
1. Navigation and Salvage laws.
2. Right to salvage arises and the nature of a salvage agreement and Lloyds Open Form of
Salvage Agreement (LOF) 2000.
3. Salvage arbitration and litigation determines the amount to be paid to the salvors.
4. International pollution conventions on salvage awards. Be aware of the application of the
International Convention of Salvage1989.
5. Various export import operations in port, with agencies involved and their functions.


MAMSMP: Mini Term Project (240 Hours, 08 Credits)


Course Objectives .

1. To impart the learns with the need and methods to carryout case study, field work, data
collection, data analysis, laboratory experimentation leading to Dissertation Based R&D Project Work
with end semester report and presentation.
2. The learner will be guided to develop knowledge on the Topic of Research chosen relevant to
the course.
3. 16 Hours per week will be allocated to carry out the research activity.

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After successful completion of the Mini Term Project the learner will be able to: -

1. Demonstrate, analyse, compare, evaluate subject data and can develop aptitude in field work,
data collection, problem analysis and solving using technical and st atistical concepts.

2. Would have gained knowledge in the area of research there by submitting relevant
recommendations and inferring conclusions.


Semester III


MAMS301: India’s Maritime Doctrine and Strategy (60 Hours, 04 Credits)


Course Objectives :


To orient and introduce the learners on the various aspects of India‟s maritime doctrine and strategy.


Unit Course Content Hours
1. Evolution of Maritime Thinking
 Mahan
 Corbet
 Pannikar 02
2. Maritime Security: Imperatives and Influences
 Maritime Geography
 Maritime Neighbours
 Maritime Relations
 Maritime Economy
 Overseas Interests
 Traditional and Non -traditional threats to security 02
3. Maritime Doctrine and Strategy in Perspective
 Historical Preview
 What is Doctrine?
 National Security Concepts and Military Doctrine
 National Aim and Interests
 National Security Objectives and Policy
 Levels of Doctrine
 Maritime Power, Strategy and Doctrine
 Navy and Maritime Doctrine
 Indian Maritime Doctrine 04

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4. The Spectrum of Conflict
 Peace, Security and Stability
 Cooperation, Competition and Confrontation
 Conflict and Combat
 Subversion
 Terrorism and Insurgency
 Guerrilla Warfare
 Civil War
 Intervention
 Limited and Total War
 Levels of War
 Purpose of War 05
5. Concepts of War
 Attributes of War
 Concepts Related to Use of Force
 Laws of Armed Conflict 03
6. Principles of War
 Selection and Maintenance of Aim
 Offensive Action
 Concentration of Force
 Economy of Effort
 Flexibility and Management of Change
 Surprise
 Cooperation and Synergy
 Logistics
 Security
 Morale
 Intelligence 06
7. Concepts of Maritime Power
 Attributes of Maritime Forces
 Maritime Command and Control
 Maritime Domain Awareness
 Network Centric Operations
 Sea Control
 Battle -space Dominance
 Sea Denial
 Fleet -in-Being
 Littoral Warfare
 Maritime Manoeuvre
 Amphibious Operations
 Expeditionary Operations
 Distant Operations
 Trade Warfare 10

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 Convoy
 Blockade
 VBSS Operations
 Exclusion Zones
 Maritime Logistics
8. Military Roles of the Indian Navy
 Objectives, missions and tasks
 Strategy for Deterrence
 Strategy for Conflict 03
9. Diplomatic Roles of the Indian Navy
 Objectives, missions, and tasks.
 Strategy for shaping a favourable and positive maritime environment 02
10. Constabulary Roles of the Indian Navy
 Objectives, Missions, Tasks
 Strategy for Coastal and Offshore Security 02
11. Benign Roles of the Indian Navy
 Objectives, Missions, Tasks
 Strategy for shaping a favourable and positive maritime environment 02
12. Naval Combat Power
 Conceptual Component
 Physical Component
 Human Component
 Strategy for Maritime Force and Capability Development
 Indian Navy‟s Indigenisation Plan/ Naval Aviation Indigenisation
Roadmap 04
13. Planning Maritime Operations
 Operational Readiness Planning
 Operational Response Planning
 Concepts of Military Operations
 Concepts of Operational Art
 Concepts of Operational Planning
 Operational Planning Process 04
14. Role of the Coast Guard
 Benign Roles
 Constabulary Roles
 Environmental Roles 03
15. Joint Doctrine Indian Armed Forces
 Concepts of military power application
 Joint Operations
 Higher Defence Organisation
 Integrated and Joint Structures
 Technical Orchestration and Capability Development 04

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16. Maritime Security and Strategy: Global Contexts
 Australia
 China
 France
 US
 UK 04

Recommended Books (Latest Editions) .

1. Joint Doctrine Indian Armed Forces, HQIDS
2. NSP 1.2: Ensuring Secure Seas: India‟s Maritime Security Strategy, IHQ MoD(N) .
3. NSP 1.1: Indian Maritime Doctrine, IHQ MoD(N).
4. Blue Waters Ahoy: The Indian Navy 2001 -10, IHQ MoD(N)
5. Indian Naval Indigenisation Plan , IHQ MoD(N)
6. Naval Aviation Indigenisation Roadmap, IHQ MoD (N)
7. Role of the Coast Guard in the Maritime Security of India, Prabhakaran Paleri, Knowledge
Word India.

Course Outcomes .


The learner would have gained knowledge on the Indian Maritime Doctrine and following: -
1. Understand the relationship between doctrine, strategy and policy.
2. Describe the key elements of India‟s maritime doctrine and its relationships with other
doctrines.
3. Describe the essential attributes of India‟s maritime security strategy.
4. Compare Indian doctrine and strategy with other global doctrines and strategies.

MAMS302: Maritime Laws in India (60 Hours, 04 Credits)


Course Objectives :


1. To impart knowledge to the students on the important laws passed by the Govt of India with
relevance to Shipping, Ports, Fisheries, Maritime Security and Environment related.
2. To impart knowledge to the learner on the commonalities and implementation of International
Maritime Laws in the Indian Maritime Sector.

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1. Domestic Implementation on International Maritime Law in India
 Relation between International Law and Domestic Law
 India and International Law
 The Indian Constitution and International Law
 Treaty making and implementation in India 06
2. India and the UN Convention of the Sea
 Historical Background: India and the UN Convention of 1982
 Territorial Waters, Continental Shelf, Exclusive Economic Zone and other
Maritime Zones Act, 1976 04
3. Laws in the Shipping Sector
 Coasting Vessels Act, 1838
 Indian Bill of Lading Act, 1856
 Indian Vessels Act, 1917
 Lighthouse Act, 1927
 Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925
 Merchant Shipping Act, 1958
 Marine Insurance Act, 1963
 Multimodal Transportation of Goods Act, 1993
 Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Act, 2017
 Recycling of Ships Act, 2019 14
4. Laws in the Port Sector
 Indian Ports Act, 1908
 Major Ports Authority Act, 2021Maharasthra Maritime Board Act, 1996
 Indian Port Health & Indian Port Health Rules 1955 06
5. Laws in the Offshore Sector
 Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948
 Petroleum and Natural Gas (Safety in Offshore Operations) Rules, 2008
 Offshore Wind Policy, 2015 06
6. Laws in the Fisheries Sector
 Marine Products Exports Development Act, 1972
 State Marine Fisheries Regulation Act (MFRA)/ Maharashtra Marine
Fishing RegulationAct,1981
 Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act, 2005 06
7. Legal Framework for Maritime Security in India (Principal Legislations)
 Maritime Terrorism : Suppression of Unlawful Acts against Safety of
Maritime Navigation and Fixed Platforms on Continental Shelf, 2002
 Piracy : UNCLOS/ Anti -Maritime Piracy Bill, 2019
 Illegal Unreported and Unregulated Fishing : Maritime Zones of India
(Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981 (MZI Act, 1981);
Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Rules.
1982; State Marine Fisheri es Regulation Acts/ Maharashtra Marine
Fishing RegulationAct,1981
 Smuggling : Customs Act, 1962
 Drug Trafficking : Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 12

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 Maritime Law Enforcement : Coast Guard Act, 1978
8. Marine Environmental and Biodiversity Protection
 Merchant Shipping Act, 1958
 Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
 Environment Protection Act, 1986
 Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
 Biodiversity Act, 2002
 Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2019 10

Recommended Books (Latest Editions) :


1. The International Law of the Sea: India and the UN Convention of 1982, OP Sharma, Oxford.
2. Introduction to the Constitution of India, Durga Das Basu, Lexis Nexis
3. Role of the Coast Guard in the Maritime Security of India, Knowledge World International


Course Outcomes :


The learner will have exposure to all major maritime laws in India with emphasis on the
following: -
1. Understand the relationship between international and municipal law.
2. Develop a basic understanding of the legal framework governing maritime sectors in
India.
3. Understand the legal framework for maritime security in India.


MAMS303: Maritime Strategic Environment and Geopolitics in the Indian Ocean Region
(60 Hours, 04 Credits)

Course Objectives :


1. Impart knowledge to the on Maritime Security concepts in the IOR.
2. Impart knowledge on the prevailing Geopolitical, Geoeconomics and Security in the
Indian Ocean Region and its effect on Maritime Security.
3. Acquaint the learner with the prevailing Maritime Threats in the Indian Ocean Region
and the Threat by China.

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Ocean Region and the roll of maritime countries.
5. To impart advanced knowledge on the Various IOR Groups and their Role in maintaining
Cooperation and Security in the IOR.


Unit Course Contents Hours
1 Growing Strategic Importance of Indian Ocean Region
Geo-Political Significance of the IOR – Cooperation and relations
among littorals
Geo-Economic Importance – Oil Factor, Trade, and Transport, Presence
of Natural Resources Wealth
Sea Lines of Communication (SLOCs)
Interest and Influence of Extra Regional Powers in Indo - Pacific Region
Regional Powers Interest in IOR (China ‟s interest in the South China
Sea, India‟s strategic Maritime Security Interest in the IOR) 10
2 China’s increasing presence in the region
 Myanmar : KYUMPL port provides pipe line for importing oil and gas
from Middle East and Africa, via Myanmar
 Pakistan : Gwadar port is already operational serving as a transportation
route to landlocked Afghanistan and also to China
 CFPEC : One belt One road
 Srilanka: China‟s investment in Hambantota Port 15
3 India’s efforts in IOR
 Chabahar Port of Iran in Oman sea: For Afghanistan and also INSTC
 Kaladan River Project in Mayanma r
 Inland Waterway Agreement with Bangladesh
 East Coast Terminal in Colombo
 Sabang Port in Indonesia 15
4. Sub Groups of the Indian Ocean Region and its Roll
 Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR -ARC)
 Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS)
 Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
 South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) 20

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 Southern African Development Community (SADC)
 East African Community (EAC)
 Indian Ocean Commission (COI)
 Arab League or League of Arab States
 Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC)
 Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA)

Recommended Books (Latest Editions) :


1. Indian Ocean Region: Maritime Regime for Regional Cooperation by Manoj Gupta
2. Energy Security and the Indian Ocean Region by Sanjay Chaturvedi, Dennis Rumley
3. India‟s Ocean: The Story of India‟s Bid for Regional Leadership by David Brewster
4. Security in the Indian Ocean Region: Role of India by Rockin Th Singh
5. Africa and the Indian Ocean Region by Dennis Rumley, Timothy Doyle
6. The Security of Sea Lanes of Communication in the Indian Ocean Region
7. Power, Politics and Maritime Governance in the Indian Ocean by Jivanta Schottli
8. China in Indian Ocean Region by Manisha Mookherjee, Raparthy Sidda Goud


Course Outcomes :


The learner should be able to understand in depth and provide inputs to the policy makers on:
1. Maritime Security concepts in the IOR.
2. Prevailing Geopolitical, Geoeconomics and Security in the Indian Ocean Region and
its effect on Maritime Security.
3. Prevailing Maritime Threats in the Indian Ocean Region and the Threat by China.
4. Various IOR Groups and their Role in maintaining Cooperation and Security in the IOR.


MAMS304E: International Laws on Maritime Safety & Security (60 Hours, 04 Credits)

Course Objectives :


To impart knowledge on various International Laws relating to Maritime Safety and Maritime
Security.

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1 Maritime Safety
Rules of International Maritime Organisation – Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)
International Convention for Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping
for Seafarers (STCW)
International Regulations for Prevention of Collision at Sea , 1972, (COLREG)
Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffi c (FAL)
(LL)
Search and Rescue (SAR)
Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Maritime Navigation (SUA)
Convention for Safe Container (CSC)
International Mobile Satellite Organisation (IMSO)
Skipper Fishing Vessel (SFV)
International Convention f or Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping
for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW -F)
Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) 40
2 Maritime Security
Maritime Security & UNCLOS
Maritime Security and role of Navy and Coast Guard under UNCLOS
Varieties of Transnational Crimes in the Maritime Domain
Narcotics trafficking
Piracy & Armed Robbery at Sea
Slavery, Human Trafficking and Illegal Migration
Small Arms and Weapons of Mass Destruction 20

Recommended Books (Latest Editions) .


1. Managing Maritime Safety by Margareta Lutzhoft, Helle.A.Oltedal
2. Maritime Safety, Security and Piracy by Wayne K Talley
3. Maritime Safety and Security in Indian Ocean by Kapil Narula and Vijay Sakhuja
4. Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) – The Ultimate Guide by Anish
5. MARPOL: The Ultimate Guide by Raunek
6. SOLAS Consolidated Edition 2020

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The learner will be made conversant and should be able to:
1. Understand International Laws pertaining to Maritime Safety
2. Understand the International Laws governing Maritime Security
3. Have in depth knowledge on regulations SOLAS, STCW, MARPOL and other conventions
related to safety at sea including the fishing vessel handlers.
4. Developed a fare knowledge on the Maritime Security environment including piracy, drug
trafficking an d other unlawful acts in the high waters.

MAMS305E Maritime Trade, Labour and Environmental Laws (60 Hours, 04 hours)


Course Objectives .


1. To educate the learner on the Indian Laws relevant to Maritime Trade, Port Handling.
2. To impart fundamental knowledge on Goods handling and transportation Laws and
Legislations.
3. To familiarize the learner on the Indian Laws pertaining to Labour and Marine Environment
Ecosystem.


Unit Course Content Hours
1 Law of Contract -: Introduction of Contract Act (Law of Contract), What is
contract?, Capacity to contract, Free consent, Consideration & Legality of
object, Agreements/Void Agreements, Offer/Proposal, Acceptance,
Consideration, Privity of contract, Discharge of Contract, Remedies for Br each
of Contract. 04
2 Contract of Indemnity & Contract of Guarantee: Characteristics; Rights of
Indemnity -holder, Essentials of Contract of Guarantee; Distinction between
Contract of Indemnity & Guarantee; Continuing Guarantee; Invalid Guarantee;
Right of Surety; Liability of Surety; Discharge of Surety. 04
3 Bailment & Pledge – : Definition; Essentials of bailment; Duties of Bailor;
Liabilities of Bailee; Rights of Bailee; Definition; Essentials of Pledge;
Bottomry & Respondentia Bonds. 04

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relationship between the parties involved, rights & duties of Agent & Principal;
breach of warranty of authority; Termination of Agency; Personal liability of
agents. 04
5 Indian Bills of Lading Act 1856: Introduction 04
6 Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925: Purpose of enacting the Act, Application
of the Act; Rights & Liabilities of carriers under the Act; In what areas does the
M.S. Act 1958 overrule the Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1925. 04
7 Port & Health Regulations 1955: Introduction to Indian Port Health & Indian
Port Health Rules 1955; Free Pratique; 04
8 The Sale of Goods Act, 1930: Introduction; Formation of contract;
Formalities; Effect of good perishing; Conditions & Warranties; Implied
conditions/warranties as to title; Implied conditions when sale by description;
No implied condition/warranty as to quality or fitness; Implied conditions when
Sale by sample ; Transfer of property (Generic goods & Specific goods);
Conditional appropriation; Performance of contract; Rights of Unpaid Seller
against goods. 04
9 The Major Port Trust Act, 1963: Introduction; Definitions; Works & Services;
Imposition & Recovery of rates. Amendments 2021 04
10 Multimodal Transportation of Goods Act, 1993 as Amended in 2000 :
Definition; Regulation of Multimodal transportation; Multimodal transport
document – Issuance, Document of title, contents, reservation, evidentiary
effect, responsibility of the consignor; Responsibilities & Liabilities of
Multimodal Transport Operator; 04
11 Maritime Lien : Introduction; Description/Type of claims; Claims recognized
as giving rise to maritime lien; Maritime liens implied by statute; Subjects of
maritime lien; Order of priorities; Priorities between competing claims or
Maritime liens of the sale class; Doubtful maritime liens; Hume life;
Protection of a purchaser; Position of India; Procedure for arrest. 04
12 Maritime Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution Modes: Maritime
contracts; Method of dispute resolution; Significant features of Arbitration &
Conciliations Act, 1996; Arbitration – why, when & how, Arbitration
proceedings; Arbitration Award; Advantages. 04

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a. Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972
b. Environmental Protection Act 1986
c. EIA notification 2006
d. Forest Conservation Act
e. Marine and Coastal Protected Areas
f. Management framework for MPAs
g. Integrated Coastal Zone Management 12

Recommended Books (Latest Editions) :


1. The Law of Contract -- N. Chandiramani, 1st Ed. 1996 -97 (Sapt).
2. Mulla on The Indian Contract Act -- H.S. Pathak, 11th Ed. 1995 (Tripathi).
3. Shipping Law Handbook --- Michael Bundock 4th/2007 (Informa)
4. COGS & Multimodal Transport -- N. Chandiramani, 1st Ed. 1997 (Sapt).
5. Bills of Lading -- Capt. D.E. Driver, 2nd Ed. 1995 (Navaneet).
6. Law of Contract -- Cheshire, 8th Ed. 1974 (Butterworth).
7. Anson's Law of Contract -- A. Ghest, 23rd Ed. 1969 (OUP).
8. Maritime Law -- C. Hill, 2nd Ed. 1985 (LLP).
9. Maritime Law of India -- Dr. Nagendra Singh, 1st Ed. 1979 (Bhandarkar).
10. The Indian Ports Act, 1908 -- (Government of India).
11. Major Port Trusts Act, 1963 -- A.B. Gandhi , 1st Ed. 1982 (Milan).
12. International Commercial & Maritime Arbitration -- F. Rose, 1st Ed. 1988.
13. Maritime Liens -- D.R. Thomas, 1st Ed. 1980 (Stevens).
14. The Outlines Of Maritime Law -- Dr. Sant Prasad Gupta 1st/2004 (Allahabad Law Agency)*
15. Commentaries On Major Port Trust Act, 1963 -- Dr. B.S. Bhesania 1st Ed./2009 (Design &
Processing)*
16. Law Of Contract And Specific Relief -- Dr. Avtar Singh 10th/Ed. 2008 (Eastern Book Co)*
17. A Practical Guide To International Aarbitration In London Hilary Areilbron Q.C 3rd E d.2008
(Informa)*
18. Ridley's Law Of The Carriage Of Goods By Land Sea And Sea -- Brian Harris 8th Ed. /2012
(Sweet & Maxwell)*
19. Arbitration Step By Step -- P C Markanda 2012 (Butterworth Wadhwa)*
20. Shipping Law Handbook Michael Bundock 4th Ed. 2007 (Informa)*
21. The Law of carriage Of Goods -- H. K. Saharay 2nd Ed. 2013(Eastern Law Book)*
22. Law Of Arbitration & Conciliation S. K. Chawla 3rd Ed. 2012 (Eastern Law Book)*
23. Carriage Of Goods By Sea And Multimodal Transport -- Nilima N Chandiramani 1st Ed.
1997 (Saptarang )*

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The learner would have acquired knowledge and understanding on the following for effective
implementation: -
1. Maritime Trade, Labour and Environmental laws.
2. Trade arbitration and Litigation resolution.
3. Laws pertaining to Port operations.
4. Transportation of Goods and Laws governing handling of Goods.
MAMSBR2 Book Review Term Assignment (240 Hours, 08 Credits)


Course Objectives .


1. Book Review of One Book relevant to the course leading to the Final year Dissertation Based
R&D Project Work.
2. Inculcate the habit of Reading, Understanding and inferring information.

3. 16 hours per week totalling to 240 Hours involving library study or engagement and
mentoring by advisor with end semester report and presentation.


Course Outcome .

1. Book review with report and presentation will assist learner to gain in depth knowledge on
specific topic and gain understanding of research undertaken in that area with an overview on the new
knowledge generated.
2. Will enable the learner to develop knowledge towards the Final Year R&D Major Project.



Semester IV

MAMSDP: MA (Maritime Studies) Dissertation Based Project Work (480 Hours, 24 Credits)

Course Objectives :


MA (Maritime Studies) for Semester -IV consists of full term Dissertation Based Research
Project of 24 credits. Every student will have to complete a separate project in Semester IV with
twenty four credits (600 marks). Students have to prepare and submit a Master level thesis and the
final evaluation will be done by external expert a nd Guide on the bases of the quality of the thesis and
Viva -Voce examination.

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After successful completion of MAMSDP – MA (Maritime Studies) Dissertation Based
Project Work the learner can demonstrate, analyse, compare, evaluate subject data and can develop
aptitude in field work, data collection, problem analysis and solving using technical and statistical
concepts. The Learner will also be able to provide comprehensive Recommendations which could aid
the industry and po licy makers for incorporation and further ponder upon.