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MCom Maritime Studies Syllabus final converted 1 Syllabus Mumbai University by munotes
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New ordinances 66 69 & 6670 relating to the M.Com (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, and commerce & management. Mah arashtra 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 Naval Education and Training (M ANET),
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 well as Maritime History Soci ety (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 institutions 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 University 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 pa ucity 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 Maz agon 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 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 swordarm the W estern 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 Mumbai, 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 Maharasht ra/ 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 elements of maritime canvas from war and tra de 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 of India, especially Mumbai and Maharas htra,
merit reflection in a dedicated vehicle being provided for academic pursuits, education and deeper
understanding of these subjects.
ii) Whether UGC has recommended to start the said courses:
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44 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 and research in Maritime studies by env isaging 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 cover 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 interd isciplinary 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 eco nomic 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, leveraging on the resource pools and e xpertise 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, bo ost higher education and recognize
the centrality of Mumbai in national maritime growth.
CEMAS through its myriad courses will inculcate and develop the ability of the student to analyse problems,
conduct research and propose solutions while making sound p rofessional 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 individual 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, w ith 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
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44 in consonance with industry relevant curriculum development, focus on skill se t 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 r enowned 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 provide 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 measurable deliverables. The advisors fo r 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 of
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 Maritime Commerce, Maritime Law, Maritim e 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 disaster, livelihood based on
ocean and co astal 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 Ind ia. 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 in ception 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.
iv) The courses started by the University are self financed, whether adequate numb er 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 facult y 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 wi th 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. Programme 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. (Maritime
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
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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. The 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 March 2015. The programme envisions p ort 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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Item No. 6.26
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Syllabus for the
Programme: M.Com (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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Sr. No.
Heading
Particulars
1 Title of the Programme
O.6669
M.Com. (Maritime Studies)
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Eligibility for Admission
O.66 70 B.Com, B.Sc, BE, B.Tech or Equivalent
(Details on page 4 under Programme Details)
3 Passing Marks
R - 9412
As per University of Mumbai rules, statutes and ordinances
4 Ordinances / Regulations ( if
any)
As applicable
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No. of Years / Semesters
R - 9413
2 Year, 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
Item No. 6.26 _
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
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India is strategically located along the world’s busy shipping routes and has a rich maritime culture
dating back to Harappan Civilization.
India had a surplus in merchandise trade during early colonial times. The sum total of exports and
imports as percentage of GDP was 10% in the 1870s. as comp ared to an average of 13% in the 1950s
and 38% in 2014. The share of maritime trade in country’s EXIM is accounting for about 95% of
India’s trade by volume and over 70% by value.
The Government launched an ambitious Sagarmala Programme in March 2015 for u pgradation and
expansion of Maritime Infrastructure to supplement growing GDP. The combination of Major and
Non-Major ports / Private Ports resembles the Hub & Spoke Model and supplements hinterland
development viz. Warehousing, ICD, Dry Ports, etc. for quick & seamless movement of cargoes
within country as well as East and West movement using International Sealanes.
Maharashtra has about 720 km coastline, which is at the politico -economic heart of India’s total 7,516
km coastline and cater for more than 18 % of the traffic at India’s Major Ports. Mumbai has two
international seaports, the Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) at Ballard Estate and the Jawaharlal Nehru Port
Trust (JNPT) at Nhava -Sheva. Another mega modern port system is being developed Vadhavan Port,
Palghar district, north of Mumbai along the coast. New Maritime facilities have come up at Dighi
(Raigad) and Jaigad (Ratnagiri) respectively. Major Dockyards like the Mazagon Dock and also
Naval Dockyard are also housed in Maharashtra. Mumbai also supplemente d with ship breaking yards
at Sewri, Mumbai.
There are also a number of Shipbuilding yards, both in public and private domain, in the jurisdiction
of University of Mumbai and its vicinity, such as those based in Ratnagiri and Ghodbundar in
Maharashtra, and Shipyards in Goa. More importantly, Mumbai houses the Indian Navy’s sword arm
the Western Naval Command with a range of organizations such as the Western Fleet, th e
Maharashtra Naval Area and several key naval/maritime focused entities.
Further, India’s Maritime Vision 2030, envisioned in the 2021, recognizes, Maritime sector as a
significant employment generator, India’s contribution of 10.4% of global maritime trade in FY 2019,
we contribute 9.03% of the total seafarers (officers) globally, and more. This makes India’s position
in the global maritime sector fundamental for international trade. Being part of this growing economy
will open doors t o many lucrative opportunities.
The proposed interdisciplinary, industry relevant curriculum of M.Com. (Maritime Studies) is
following choice based credit system. The programme will provide quality education in subjects
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44 related to growth and development in the national maritime sector, observe an interdisciplinary
approach across humanities, law, commerce, management, science and technology to empower
students with knowledge, focus and critical thinking skills to address maritime challenge s and harness
the seas in an inclusive, integrated and holistic manner, now and in the future. The syllabus of these
courses are designed to be dynamic and contemporary that will aid concept learning to synergize field
work, research with data 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 review in semester I II 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 marine and mariti me commerce, trade and blue economy. 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 en couraged 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 will
enable experiential learning through literature survey, case studies, 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 pro gramme aims to create empowered human resource to function in the maritime and allied
Industry which is expected to witness an upward trajectory with the recent government policies and
schemes in this sector. The USP of the programme is that the curriculum has been made comprising
inter disciplinary subjects from Humanities, Science and Commerce in addition to core domain
subjects of maritime commerce, synergizing and blending learning and training of core and elective
subjects. The programme can be execute d in blended mode of teaching and learning.
From,
Dr. Anuradha Majumdar, Chairperson (Adhoc BoS of Maritime Studies)
Members of Syllabus Committee:
1. Capt. Gyanendra Singh (Convener, Syllabus Committee in Commerce, Member Adhoc BoS)
2. Mr. Atul Kulkarni - (Memb er Adhoc BoS)
3. Capt. Vivek S. Anand (Member Adhoc BoS)
4. Capt. Girish Phadnis (Member Adhoc BoS)
5. Capt. Vivek Bhandarkar (Member Adhoc BoS)
6. Cdr Pawan Desai (Member Adhoc BoS)
7. Capt. Alok Srivastava (Member Adhoc BoS)
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44 Programme: M.Com. (Maritime Studies)
1. Programme Objectives :
(a) To develop the interest and broaden the understanding of Maritime Industry.
(b) To enhance the understanding of various functions and components of Maritime Commerce
including the legal aspects of the industry.
(c) To imp art Industry -need based knowledge of Maritime Commerce to enable implementation
at work.
(d) To enable students relate to the vast scope of Maritime Economy.
(e) To acquaint the learner about the various aspects of scope of growth of Maritime Industry.
(f) To provide a perfect blend of classical as well as modern aspects Maritime Trade to help
students evaluate the progress.
(g) To help students to acquire skills in collection of data and analyse same for creation of
designs and further development of the Maritime Industry.
2. Eligibility for Admission.
(a) B.Com degree from any UGC recognized University.
(b) B.Sc degree from UGC recognized University, (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics
and any other allied subjects)
(c) B.E. degree from UGC recognized Universi ty.
(d) B.Tech degree from UGC recognized University.
(e) Or Equivalent Qualification
(f) Candidates must have secured minimum 50% marks at bachelor’s degree. Examination and as
per rules of University of Mumbai and Govt. of Maharashtra.
(g) Foreign candidates should hav e equivalent degrees from foreign Universities recognized by
Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
(h) Selection of candidates can be made on the basis of merit and personal interview/Written
Aptitude Test (WAT).
3. Intake Capacity. Maximum intake 20
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44 Dissertation based R&D Project 24 Credits Semester -IV 4. Course Structure & Distribution of Credits:
Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3 Elective 1 Elective 2
Semester I Overview of
Maritime
History
Security and
Laws Introduction to
Maritime Sciences
– Oceanography,
Meteorology,
Climatology and
Ocean Chemistry Research
Methodology Logistics and
Ware
Housing Sustainable
Maritime
Transport
Semester
II Overview of
International
Maritime
Trade Maritime Economy
Part I Maritime
Transport Maritime
Infrastructure
Management Maritime EXIM
Operations
Semester
III Maritime
Finance Maritime Economy
Part II Advanced
Maritime Trade Commercial
Ship
Management Vessel
Technical
Management
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 Mini Term Project 08 Credits
Semester -III One Book Review 08 Credits
One Semester Dissertation based Project:
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M.Com. (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
MCOMMS
104E Logistics and Ware Housing
60
04
MCOMMS
105E Sustainable Maritime Transport
Total 240 16
Book Review term assignment:
Paper Code Subject Credits
MCOMMS
BR1 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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44 Semester II
M.Com. (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
MCOMMS202 Maritime Economy Part I 60 04
MCOMMS203 Maritime Transport 60 04
MCOMMS204
E Maritime Infrastructure Management
60
04
MCOMMS205
E Maritime EXIM Operations
Total 240 16
Mini Term Project:
Paper Code Subject Credits
MCOMMSMP 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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44 Semester III
M.Com. (Maritime Studies) Program for Semester -III 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)
Paper Code Subject Lectures (Hrs) Credits
MCOMMS301 Maritime Finance 60 04
MCOMMS302 Maritime Economy Part 2 60 04
MCOMMS303 Advanced Maritime Trade 60 04
MCOMMS304E Commercial Ship Management
60
04 MCOMMS305E Vessel Technical Management
Total 240 16
Book Review term assignment:
Paper Code Subject Credits
MCOMMSBR2 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: MCOMMSDP - M.Com Dissertation Based Project Work
M.Com.(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 d one by external expert and Guide on the bases of the quality of the thesis and Viva -Voce
examination.
The candidate shall be awarded the degree of Master of Commerce (Maritime Studies) after
completing the course and meeting all the evaluation criteria.
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44 5. 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
existing 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 assessmen t shall carry 40 marks
and Semester -end examination shall carry 60 marks 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 Theo ry 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 duration 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 the bases of the
quality of the thesis and Viva -Voce examination.
6. Standard of Passing for University Examinations:
As per ordin ances and regulations prescribed by the University for semester based credit and grading
system.
7. Standard point scale for grading:
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
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F (Fail) 39.99 & below 0
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44 Complete Syllabus: Masters of Commerce (Maritime Studies)
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 knowledge 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 Maritime and Marine ecosystem.
Syllabus .
Unit Course Content Hours
1 Ancient India :
Indus Valley Civilisation and trade links with Greeks, Egyptians 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 Budhisim through Sea
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, Portugese, 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, 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
Hongkong Convention 2009 12
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44 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 O ffshore 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 Oce an 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.
4. To familiarise the learner with knowledge on Ocean Chemistry.
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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: EN SO 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
f) Introduction to suboxic and anoxic oceanography, Dynamics of DOM
under anoxic conditions 12
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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)
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 on the following: -
1. Understand the Topography and Oceanography .
2. Effective Ocean in fluence on the climate.
3. Understand and acquire knowledge on Ocean Chemistry
4. Understand the various dynamics of Ocean Meteorology.
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Course Objectives :
1. To impart knowledge on the process of Research Paper Writing.
2. To acquaint the learner with the indept knowledge on the various methods involved in
carrying out research.
3. The learner will be imparted knowledge 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 Know ing 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 Collectio n
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 Populations
Hypothesis Testing of Correlation Coefficients
Limitations of the Tests of Hypotheses
Important Nonparametric or Distribution -free Test
Relationship between Spearman’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
Precaution s 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
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 scientif ic 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 logical Research towards writing the term mini project conduct and
report, Book review and Dissertation.
MCOMMS104E - Logistics and Ware Housing (60 Hours, 04 Credits)
Course Objectives
To impart practical knowledge on Supply Chain Logistics and importance and usage of Warehouses
and Cold Storage in Maritime Industry.
Unit Course Content Hours
1 EXIM and Domestic Economy
a. GDP and cargo movement
b. Products and Places 4
2 Transport Corridor - Logistics Corridor -Economic Corridor 3
3 Evolution of Logistics industry 3
4 Overview of global logistics industry 3
5 Integrated Logistics 3
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7 Logistics Cost in India
a. Factors shaping Indian Logistics 4
8 Concept of 3PL/4PL Service Providers 2
9 Retail & Supply Chain 3
10 Emergence of Warehouse infrastructure 4
11 Warehousing Industry in India 3
12 Changing role of Warehouses 2
13 Agriproducts & Cold Storage 3
14 Medical Products and Cold Storage 3
15 Warehouse Management System 3
16 Case Study
Evolution of Warehousing in the World
Availability and need for Cold Storage in India
Product price movement from source to the retailer 15
Recommended Books (Latest Editions)
1. Warehouse Management: A Complete Guide to Improving Efficiency and Minimizing Costs in
the Modern Warehouse (3rd Edn), By Gwynne Richards
2. The Definitive Guide to Warehousing: Managing the Storage and Handling of Materials and
Products in the Supply Chain (3rd Edn), By Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals,
Scott Keller, Brian Keller
3. The Warehouse Management Handbook (2nd Edn), By James A. Tompkins & Jerry D. Smith
4. Lean Supply Chain And Logistics Management – By Paul A Myerson
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The learner should be able to:
1. Classify Export and Import Commodities
2. Demonstrate understanding of Logistics and basic supply chain
3. Examine Factors contributing to Logistics cost
4. Value Importance of adequate Warehousing and Cold Storage facilities
MCOMMS105E - Sustainable Maritime Transport (60 Hours, 04 Credits)
Course Objectives
To impart advanced knowledge on the sustainability model of maritime transport for growth.
Unit Course Content Hours
1 Environment Sustainability
a. Identification of Key Environmental Impact Indicators (KEIIs)
b. Mitigation of detrimental effects on Environment
c. Use of Clean Energy & Bio fuels
d. Potential of Hybrid Energy Technology to reduce Emissions
e. Impact on Atmosphere and Climate 5
2 Marine Pollution & Regulation Governing (MARPOL etc)
a. Ship’s Ballast Water exchange - In Port and At sea
b. Global Emission Control Areas 4
3 Efficient Movement of Freight
a. Cost per ton per mile
b. Delays and losses 4
4 Supply Chain Management
a. Components of Supply Chain
b. Challenges in supply chain 4
5 Ship Management & its significance
a. Effect of good ship management on Trade sustainability
b. Ship management related industries and services 4
6 Marine Routing and Speed Optimization
a. Performance Measures for Marine Transportation
b. Weather and Current based routing 3
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a. Concept, Adoption and Implications
b. Resource, Conservation and Recycling
c. Garbage Management and its advantages 4
8 Aids to Navigation
a. Basics of navigation
b. Need for aids to navigation
c. Risks in case of non-operational aids 5
9 Oceanographic, Hydrographic and Meteorological Services 4
10 Innovations and Technology 4
11 Ship Recycling 4
12 Case Study
· Comparison study of Cost per ton per mile in India vs Germany
· International Garbage management regulations and availability of disposal
resources in India
· Most profitable futuristic shipping activity
· Status of compliance of regulations related to ship recycling 15
Recommended Books (Latest Editions)
1. Sustainable Maritime Transportation and Exploitation of Sea Resources 1st Edition, by Enrico
Rizzuto (Editor), Carlos Guedes Soares (Editor)
2. Sustainable Shipping A Cross -Disciplinary View, Editors: Psaraftis, Harilaos N. (2019 Ed.)
Course Outcomes
The learner should be able to:
1. Define what is Maritime sustainability
2. Explain what are the factors to build the sustainability
3. Interpret efficient ship management
4. Critically evaluate Green Shipping and Technological innovation
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Course Objectives - 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.
Course Outcome - Book review with report and presentation will assist learner to gain in depth
knowledge on specific topic and gain understanding of research u ndertaken in that area with an
overview on the new knowledge generated.
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MMS201 - Overview of International Maritime Trade (60 Hours, 04 Credits)
Course Objectives
To impart fundamental knowledge on the maritime trade, commerce and logistics and functions of the
various components of maritime commerce.
Unit Course Content Hours
1 History of Maritime Trade 4
2 Basic Concepts and Geographies of Maritime Trade 5
3 Basics Concepts & Principles of Seaborne Trade 4
4 Types of Commodities Internationally Traded 4
5 Commercial Origins 4
6 Trades due to differences in Natural Resources 4
7 Trade Theory & Principle Drivers of Trade
a. Demand and Supply 6
8 Types of Cargoes and their means of carriage 9
9 Ship Design & Technical Parameters
- 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 6+8
10 Maritime Vocabulary – On board and in Business 2
11 Commodity Trade Cycles & Trends 4
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
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The learner should be able to:
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
MCOMMS202 - MARITIME ECONOMY PART 1 (60 Hours, 04 Credits)
Course Objectives
To impart fundamental knowledge on the Maritime Economy in the present day and the huge future
prospects.
Unit
Course Content
Hours
1 Maritime Economy And Impact On National Economy 4
2 Maritime Economy And Impact On World Economy. 4
3 Shipping Ports And Maritime Logistic
Coastal Shipping & Inland Water Transportation 6
4 Evolution of Ports / Maritime Clusters
Drivers for Port Business 4
5 Deep Sea Mining 4
6 Oil And Gas Exploration 4
7 Deep Sea Fishing - Prospects and Limits 6
8 Marine Manufacturing 3
9 Marine Renewable Energy 4
10 Marine Tourism - International and Domestic 6
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12 Marine Research 4
13 Territorial Waters And Economic Zones
a. EEZ
b. SEZ
c. FTWZ 3
14 Ocean Monitoring And Surveillance 4
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 should be able to:
1. Recognize the vast expanse of maritime industry.
2. Interpret the workings of various Maritime segments.
3. Compare how various segments can contribute to maritime economy.
4. Construct the link of maritime industry with other industries to enhance maritime economy
MCOMMS203 - Maritime Transport (60 Hours, 04 Credits)
Course Objectives
To impart fundamental knowledge on Maritime Transport and functions of the various components of
maritime transport.
Unit Course Content Hours
1 History
a. Movement of men & goods 3
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2 Role of Maritime Transporting Global Trade & Economy
a. Maritime Trade Routes
b. Time difference across countries 4
3 Evolution of Ports / Maritime Clusters
a. Functions of Port 4
4 Regulatory Set up
a. Global
b. Indian Maritime Administration 3
5 Maritime Infrastructure Management
a. BOOST
b. Smart Ports
c. Port Terminal Operations
d. Stakeholders
e. Tariffs 4
6 Shipping
a. Evolution of Ships & their Types
b. Registries
c. Ship Management
d. Indian Shipping 5
7 Types of Cargoes and Ships for carriage 4
8 Logistics
a. Multi Modal Transport
b. Emergence of 3PL/4PL
c. Total Logistics Cost/Logistics Price Index 4
9 Coastal Shipping & Inland Water Transportation 3
10 Warehousing & Cold Storage
a. Warehouse Management System
b. Agri Logistics
c. Retail
d. E-Commerce 4
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a. Green Ports
b. Clean Fuel for Ships 3
12 Emerging Trends
a. Sagarmala
b. Multiplier Effect on Economy 4
13 Site Visits to Port, CFS, Warehouse & Cold Storage 15
Recommended Books (Latest Editions)
1. Ninety Percent of Everything, by Rose George
2. The Box: How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller and the World Economy
Bigger by Marc Levinson
3. Port Management and Operations by Maria G. Burns
4. Port Business by Jurgen Sorgenfrei
5. The Shipping Man by Matthew McCleery
Course Outcomes
1. The students will be able to better appreciate the importance of Maritime Industry as a service
provider to Global Economic activity.
2. Understand the relationship between Ship, Port & Hinterland and their interdependence.
3. Appreciate the emerging trends in the Maritime domain including the future technologies.
4. Since the sector does not have any Entry barriers, many start -ups and even Single Owner
enterprises can emerge.
5. Better value can be created for the Agri -produce throu gh setting up of efficient Agri -Logistics
or Cold Chain infrastructure in the country.
MCOMMS204E - Maritime Infrastructure Management (60 Hour, 04 Credits)
Course Objectives
To impart knowledge on the management of maritime infrastructure in ports and i nland depots.
Unit Course Content Hours
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a. Waterside
b. Yard
c. Landside 4
2 Traditional Port functions and its evolution as hub for economic activity 3
3 Multiplier Effect on Regional Economy 3
4 Port Connectivity: CFS/ICD/Dry Ports 2
5 Rail and Road connectivity to ports 2
6 Hub Ports and Feeder Ports 3
7 Port Tariffs and economics 2
8 World Bank Model for Port Development and Management 2
9 Global experience in different models 3
10 Global & Domestic Port Regulatory System - IMO/ ISPS 4
11 Agencies involved in Port Activities / Ancillary Services 3
12 Private Sector Participation in Ports - Model Concession Agreement and its
variants. 3
13 Terminal Operating System & Port Operating System (IT & Technology
solutions) 2
14 Smart Ports/ Fully Automated Terminals 3
15 Inland Water Transport & integration with EXIM/ Domestic Cargo Movement 4
16 Multi Modal Hubs 2
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· 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
Recommended Books (Latest Editions)
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)
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 in the domain of unorganised sector.
4. Increased opportunities for Indian students in the global Supply Chain Market.
MCOMMS205E - Maritime EXIM Operations (60 Hours, 04 Credits)
Course Objectives
To impart knowledge on the vario us export import operations in port, with agencies involved and
their functions.
Unit Course Content Hours
1 Agency - Port Operations
a. Cargo & Stevedoring
b. Inward and Outward Port clearances
c. Lighthouse and Port dues
d. Port Health
e. Inspections 6
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a. Crew change
b. Owner supplies
c. Cash to Master 4
3 Agency - Sales and Marketing 3
4 Agency – Documentation
a. Import
b. Export 3
5 Principal Reporting 3
6 Custom House Agents
a. Guidance and consultancy on pre and post shipment services
b. Liasoning and follow up with various Govt Organisations
c. Documentation procedures i.e. preparation and handling of documents
d. All post shipment formalities and endorsements
e. Drawback/DEPB and several other export benefits 8
7 Freight forwarding
a. NVOCC
b. Full-container -load (FCL)
c. Less-than-container -load (LCL)
d. Dry or liquid bulk shipments
e. Full or partial vessel charters, including refrigerated service or on-board
cranes to handle heavy shipments
f. Physical cargo and paper -consolidation programs to importers and
exporters 10
8 Sea Freight Services
a. Temperature Controlled Transportation
b. Cargo Insurance
c. Letter of Credit Processing (LC)
d. Certification and Legalisation of Documents
e. Food and Drug Administration Filing (FDA)
f. Advanced Cargo Information Filing (ACI)
e. Dangerous Goods Handling (DGR) 8
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Flow chart for vessel inward clearance into port
Create instruction chart for Custom Clearance procedures
Roles and responsibilities of a NVOCC 15
Recommended Books (Latest Editions)
1. A Complete Guide to Letter of Credit and the UCP – Jan 2015, by Rupnarayan Bose
(Author)
2. International Trade Finance Paperback, by Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (Author)
3. International Trade Logistics, by Ram Si ngh (Author)
4. Export Business -A Beginner's Guide: A practical guide for starting export business, by Raj
Kumar Sharma (Author)
5. Export Import Management, by Parul Gupta (Author)
6. IBO-4 Export Import Procedures And Documentation, by Sudhir Kochhar (Author)
Course Outcomes
The learner should be able to:
1. Explain Maritime Agent’s role in ports.
2. Demonstrate the Role of Freight Forwarders in Container Trade.
3. Differentiate the Roles of Custom House Agents and Ship Agent in port.
4. Develop a scheme to explain types of services in port related to ship arrival / departure.
MCOMMSMP - Mini Term Project (08 Credits)
Course Objectives - Mini Term Project. 16 hours per week either of case study, field work, data
collection, data analysis, laboratory experimentation lea ding to Dissertation Based R&D Project Work
with end semester report and presentation.
Course Outcome – After successful completion of the Mini Term Project the learner can
demonstrate, analyse, compare, evaluate subject data and can develop aptitude in fi eld work, data
collection, problem analysis and solving using technical and statistical concepts.
Journals and related latest editions of books have to be referred
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MCOMMS301 - Maritime Finance (60 Hours, 04 Credits)
Course Objectives
To impart fundamental knowledge on Maritime Finance and functions of the various components.
Unit Course Content Hours
1 Economic Drivers 6
2 Asset Financing
a. New building & purchase Financing
b. Retro fitting Financing
c. Resale Finance 6
3 Introduction to Vessel Ownership
a. Capital cost
b. Operating Cost
c. Technical cost
d. Manning cost
e. Certification
f. Insurance
g. P&I Club 10
4 Cargo Trade Financing
a. FOB
b. CFR 6
5 Bank Transaction
a. Bill of lading
b. Letter of credit movement
c. Incoterms
d. Uniform Customs and Practices for Documentary Credits 6
6 Digitization in Finance 4
7 Financing Scheme
a. Banks
b. Private Equity 6
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8 Risk analysis, mitigation & forecasting 6
9 Case study
a. Bank – Owner relationship
b. Owners – Freight Charterer relation ship 10
Recommended Books (Latest Editions)
1. The International Handbook of Shipping Finance: Theory and Practice Hardcover – Import, 23
November 2016
2. HSBA Handbook on Ship Finance
3. Shipping Finance, Stephenson Harwood
4. Shipping Finance: A Practical Handbook, Stephenson Harwood
Course Outcomes
The learner should be able to:
1. Understand the Maritime Value Chain
2. Understand the process of Capital raising & Cost factors involved
3. Execute Trade Financing
4. Analyse & Select appropriate Asset Financing product
5. Analyse Risk & evaluate mitigation
6. Apply Banking Practises in Commercial Environment
MCOMMS302 - Maritime Economy – Part 2 (60 Hours, 04 Credits)
Course Objectives
To impart advanced knowledge on the maritime economy and the huge growth prospects.
Unit
Course Content
Hours
1 Maritime economy and impact on world economy.
a. Terminology
b. Definition.
c. Ocean monitoring 4
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a. Aquaculture and technology
b. Seafood processing
c. Fish Farming 5
3 Deep seabed mining
a. Exploration of rare earth metals
b. Hydrocarbons – oil & gas
c. Exploration of freshwater 6
4 Marine biotechnology
a. Seaweed harvesting
b. Seaweed products
c Marine derived bio products
d. Latest Research and Development 5
5 Marine renewable energy
a. Wave energy
b. Off shore wind energy
c. Alternate energy source 4
6 Marine manufacturing
a. Boat manufacturing
b. Net manufacturing
c. Yard infrastructure and ship building
d. Ship repair infrastructure
e. Marine industrial engineering 6
7 Shipping ports n maritime logistics
a. Port Navigation safety
b. Terminals & Jetties
c. Pilot and Tugs
d. Vessel Traffic Services
e. Stevedoring Services 5
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a. International and Domestic Cruise
b. Lighthouse tourism
c. Sailing at sea
d. Water/ Jet skiing
e. Scuba diving
f. Beach / Floating hotel and restaurant 6
9 Ocean monitoring and surveillance
a. Coastal protection
b. Ocean health challenges
c. Habitat protection and restoration
d. Protection of National resources 4
10 Case Study
Marine Tourism Project
Fish Farming Project
Marine renewable energy
Growth of Ship Building in India compared to the World
Comparison of advantages and disadvantages over land and sea transport 15
Recommended Books (Latest Editions)
1. The Blue Economy Of Andhra Pradesh: The Road To Prosperity, by Prof. Kodati Viyyanna Rao
2. Marine Renewable Energy: 4 (Commonwealth Blue Economy Series), by Commonwealth
Secretariat
3. Preparing a Workforce for the New Blue Economy: People, Products and Policies, by Liesl
Hotaling and Richard W. Spinrad
4. Blue Economy -10 Years, 100 Innovations, 100 Million Jobs, by Gunter Pauli
Course Outcomes
The learner should be able to:
1. Explain effect of Maritime economy on Indian and world economy in general
2. Demonstrate the value Expanding Blue economy
3. Examine how Trade and Commerce affects the Economy
4. Investigate how various modes of harvesting surface / in water / and undersea bed helps the
economy.
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44 MCOMMS303 – ADVANCED MARITIME TRADE (60 Hours, 04 credits)
Course Objectives
To impart advanced knowledge on the Maritime Trade and its functions.
Unit
Course Contents
Hours
1 Recap of Basics of Maritime Trade
a. Geographies of Maritime Trade
b. Concepts & Principles of Seaborne Trade
c. Commodities Internationally Traded
d. Theory & Principle Drivers of Trade 6
2 Advanced Ship Design & Technical Parameters
- 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 4
3
Commodity Trade Cycles & Trends 4
4
Principles of Carriage - Major Trade Lanes / Cargo Flows 4
5
Interrelation between Trade Commerce and Industry 4
6
Baltic and Other Global Indexes (Henry hub, JKM etc.) 3
7
Price Indexing and Trends 3
8
Data Mining and Analytics 3
9
Block Chain concepts and its applications to International Trade 4
10
Trade Management & Regulators 4
11
Economics of Ship Building and Ship Demolition 6
12
Principles of FOB, DES, Long Term and Spot Trades 3
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Economics of Ship Building and Ship Demolition – future prospects OR
Commodity Trade Cycles & Trends – future prospects 12
Recommended Books (Latest Editions)
1. Maritime Economics, By Martin Stopford (3rd Edition)
2. The Handbook of Maritime Economics and Business, By Costas Grammenos
3. The Business of Shipping, By Ira Breskin
4. How Maritime Trade and the Indian Subcontinent Shaped the World: Ice Age to Mid-Eighth Century,
by Nick Collins
5. Gale Force 10: The Life and Legacy of Admiral Beaufort, by Nicholas Courtney
6. Ship-building and Navigation in the Indian Ocean Region, AD 1400 -1800, by K. S. Mathew
7. Trade, Commodities and Shipping in the Medieval Mediterranean (Variorum Collected Studies), by
David Jacoby
8. Structured Trade and Commodity Finance: Practical Applications in Complex Transactions, by
Howard Palmer and Y. Matlach
Course Outcomes
The learner should be able to:
1. Classify Sea borne Trade on the basis of commodity.
2. Differentiate betwe en Product based Ship design
3. Appraise the Baltic and Other Global Index
4. Design Block Chain concepts for innovative growth.
MCOMMS304E - Commercial Ship Management (60 Hours, 04 Credits)
Course Objectives
To impart knowledge on Commercial Shipping including Charters, Operations, Maritime Contracts,
Dispute Handling, etc.
Unit Course Content Hours
1 Types of charters
a. Time
b.Voyage
c. Bareboat
d.Period 4
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a. Freight Discovery
b. Worldscale
c. Due diligence prior fixing
d. Port Restrictions
e. Cargo Intakes
f. Vessel readiness & cargo worthiness
g. Trade Practices
h. Dry/Wet/LNG/Container/Car Carrier models
i. Formation of Contract
J. Fuel economics & bunker management 8
3 Operations
a. Commercial execution
b. Cargo & Bunker Plan
c. Vessel Performance monitoring
d. Port Cost Analysis (Port Disbursement analysis)
e. Break Bulk Cargo
f. Hold preparation
g. Commercial Vessel upkeep & Underwater management
h. Route Planning
i.Notice of readiness / delivery / redelivery 8
4 Vessel Inspections regimes and Approvals
a. SIRE
b. CDI
c. BHP
d. PSC 4
5 Maritime contracts
a. Charter Party Nype
b. Charter Party Gencon
c. Charter Party Amwelsh Coal
d. Shell time, BP Voy
e. Bill of lading 4
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a. Baltic
b. Bimco
c. Hague, Hague Visby, COGSA rules
d. Q88 / Rightship 6
7 Operational Legal disputes & resolutions
a. Cargo damage
b. Stevedore damage to vessel
c. Third Party Damage
d. Performance claims
e. Breach of CP / Damage claims
f. Demurrage and Dispatch 6
8 Typical cargoes & trade routes 5
9 Case Studies
a. Cargo Intakes
b. Bunker Intakes
c. Port Cost Analysis (Port Disbursement analysis)
d. Demurrage and Dispatch
e. PSC Observation Codes 15
Recommended Books (Latest Editions)
1. BP Tankers: A Group Fleet History, by Bill Harvey and Dr. Raymond Solly
2. Structured Trade and Commodity Finance: Practical Applications in Complex Transactions, by
Howard Palmer and Y. Matlach
3. Ninety Percent of Everything, by Rose George
4. The Box: How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller and the World Economy Bigger
by Marc Levinson
5. A Complete Guide to Letter of Credit and the UCP, by Rupnarayan Bose (Author)
6. International Trade Finance, by Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (Author)
Course Outcomes
The learner should be able to:
1. Understand the Trade & limiting factors
2. Analyse the Charter Party Contractual obligation
3. Execute End to End Controlled Operations
4. Critically weigh various Trade practise & regulation
5. Evaluate Disputes and select between commercial vs legal resolutions
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MCOMMS305E - Vessel Technical Management (60 Hours, 04 Credits)
Course Objectives
To impart fundamental knowledge on how Commercial ships are manned and operated.
Unit
Course Content
Hours
1 Technical Management – Ship Safety and Operations 3
2 Technical Management – Safety Manuals and Compliance 3
3 Technical Management – Maintenance and Upkeep of ships
Vessel cranes, pumps, IG plant & Hatch cover (etc) 3
4 Technical Management – Owner managed ships 2
5 Technical Management – 3rd Party Technical Management 3
6 Technical Management – Ship Manning Budgets 2
7 Technical Management – Ship Maintenance Budgets 3
8 Technical Management – Supplies for ship operations
a. Bunker Specs & Qualities
b. Fresh Water
c. Spares
d. Stores 3
9 Technical Management – On Hire / Off Hire Clauses 3
10 Manning – Crew Certification & Training 2
11 Manning – Induction, Appraisal and Growth 3
12 Manning - Crew Bank / database 3
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14 Manning – Placement onboard 2
15 Manning – Wages management & Collective Bargain Agreement 2
16 Manning – Crew Social Well Being 3
17 Manning – Local & International regulation compliance 2
18 Manning – Grievance Handling & Whistle Blower Policy 2
19 Case Study –
Ship Operation Budgeting
Shipping Manning Budgeting
Crew Certification Matrix
Understanding Basics of ISM Code
Study on Common Ship Supplies 15
Recommended Books (Latest Editions)
1. The British Mariner's Vocabulary; Or Universal Dictionary of Technical Terms and Sea Phrases
Used in the Construction, Equipment, Management and Military Operations of a Ship, by J J
Moore
2. Marine Engineering Journal: Ship Technical Maintenance Operating Ma nagement Procedure -
Complete Repair Planning Schedule Book & Safety Guide -Health ... Room Checklist & Daily
Routine Score Log, by Jason Soft
3. The Art of Maritime Manning - My Insights, by Dr Binay Singh
4. STCW Code
5. ISM Code
6. ISPS Code
Course Outcomes
The learner should be able to:
1. Understand the technical limitations & capabilities of ships.
2. Evaluate Roles & responsibilities of technical managers.
3. Evaluate vessel operating budgeting
4. Value the Human Element in manning services.
5. Weigh Crew Safety & international regulations vs commercial obligation
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44 MCOMMSBR2 - Book Review term assignment (08 Credits)
Course Objectives - 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.
Course Outcome - 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.
Semester IV
MCOMMSDP - M.Com Dissertation Based Project Work (24 Credits)
Course Objectives
M.Com.(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 ex pert and Guide on the bases of the quality of the thesis and Viva -Voce
examination.
Course Outcome – After successful completion of MCOMMSDP - M.Com 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.
Recommended Journals:
1. Seaways
2. IMEI Engineering Journals
3. EXIM Trade Journals
4. Journal of International Maritime Safety, Environmental Affairs, and Shipping
5. Maritime Affairs: Journal of the National Maritime Foundation of India
Journals and related latest editions of books have to be referred