Section A

Answer any FOUR (4) questions from this section. Each question carries 15 marks.
Question 1 (a) (b) Define the term, General Average. (5 marks)

Discuss the circumstances under which General Average will apply. (10 marks)

Question 2 (a) (b) Explain the term Maritime Lien. (3 marks) Cite three (3) instances where a Maritime Lien will arise. (3 marks) (c) Discuss the implications of each of the instances cited in (b) above. (9 marks) Question 3 (a) Define deviation and delay in modern Insurance Law contracts. (5 marks) (b) Explain how these affect insurance contracts? (10 marks) Question 4 Define, using examples (and diagrams if necessary) the delimitation and jurisdiction of the following: a) b) c) The Territorial sea The Contiguous Zone The Exclusive Economic Zone
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Question 5 Explain using relevant examples of the enforcement of pollution control laws by flag and port state control. (15 marks) Question 6 State the four (4) criteria necessary for an award of salvage to be granted, and discuss the implications of any two (2) of these criteria. (15 marks)

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Section B
Answer any TWO (2) questions from this section - 20 Marks each
Question 1 Discuss, using examples, the importance of Ship registration. (20 marks) Question 2 Salvage is the voluntary saving of maritime property from danger at sea. Discuss (20 marks) Question 3 The law dealing with prevention of marine pollution is merely a token and does not adequately deal with the issues. Discuss this notion. (20 marks) Question 4 Customary International Law, in principle, is binding on all states. Discuss with special reference to the Law of the Sea. (20 marks)

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