Ocean shipping business test questions

Test questions

1. Judgment questions: (mark “√” for correct questions and “×” for wrong questions) 2 points for each question

1. The function of the bill of lading is the receipt of the goods, the certificate of property title and the proof of the transportation contract.

2． Under the Hague Rules, the carrier is exempted from liability for damage and loss of cargo caused by fire caused by any cause.

3． The term FIO in the stevedore sharing clause means that the shipowner pays the stevedoring charges.

4. "Sunny working days" means days excluding bad weather and holidays.

5． The term "DOP" refers to the time charter party when the ship is handed over to the charterer when the incoming pilot disembarks.

6． According to the Hague Rules, carriers should take care to make the ship seaworthy before and at each port it calls in a liner route.

7. The NYPE contract stipulates that when the charterer returns the chartered ship to the owner, the ship should be in "similar intact condition, except for normal wear and tear."

8. Under voyage charter, the captain should issue a bill of lading. When the bill of lading is transferred to a third party other than the charterer, the bill of lading is only a document of property title between the holder and the shipowner.

9. Under CIF price conditions, the buyer is responsible for chartering a ship or booking a space, and paying the freight, but the seller is responsible for insuring the cargo and paying the insurance premium.

10． The carrier does not need to be responsible for compensation to the consignee for losses caused by incorrect marking, number of pieces, quantity and weight of the goods provided by the shipper. The consignee should directly claim compensation from the shipper based on the bill of lading.

2. Multiple choice questions: (2 points each)

1. According to the Hague Rules, the carrier must indicate ( ) on the bill of lading.

A. Responsible for the content and quality of the goods B. Number of pieces of goods or weight of bulk goods

C. Responsible for the marking of goods D. Responsible for all recorded matters

2. The Hague Rules stipulate that for loss or damage to goods, if the consignee does not file a lawsuit against the carrier within ( ) from the date the carrier delivers the goods, the carrier is exempt from any liability for compensation.

A. Three years b. One year c. Two years d. Three months

3. A letter of guarantee is legally invalid to a bona fide third party. Between the two parties, the law holds that ( ).

A. It is also invalid B. Always valid

C. Valid, but the dispute on the letter of guarantee must be in good faith

D. Invalid, although the dispute in the letter of guarantee is bona fide

4. Under a time charter party, the redelivery term "WWR" is interpreted as ( ).

A. When and where the ship is ready for redelivery

B. Whether prepared or not

C. Return the ship wherever you want

D. When the ship is ready for redelivery

5. In liner transport, the carrier will lose the exemption rights and liability limits per unit per piece in the bill of lading under the circumstances ( ).

A. Carrying cargo in the cabin on the deck without authorization B. Backdated bill of lading and advance bill of lading

C. Unreasonable deviation D. Three types: a, b, c

6. The Hamburg Rules stipulate that the carrier controls the crew and manages the loss of cargo caused by the ship's negligence ( ).

A. Not responsible b. Be responsible

C. Whether one is responsible should be determined based on the degree of fault

D. Share responsibility with the consignee

7. Under a time charter party, if the ship carries the goods of a non-time charterer and suffers damage or loss, the holder of the bill of lading may file a claim against the bill of lading ( ).

A. To the shipowner b. To the charterer C. To the agent

D. To shipowners or time charterers or both

8. Under a voyage charter, the charterer ( ).

A. Shipping costs can be deducted B. Shipping charges cannot be deducted

C. You can ask for a reduction in freight D. You can request to pay the freight in installments

9. According to the Hague Rules, ( ) is an unreasonable deviation.

A. Detour to save lives at sea B. Heading to the port of refuge

C． Detouring to enable a crew member to obtain medical treatment

D. Temporarily diverting to a certain port in order to send the engineer who was on board the ship to repair the equipment ashore

10. For the charterer's instructions to violate the safety of navigation, the master ( ).

A. Can refuse B. Must accept c. Must ask the shipowner for instructions D. Ask the port authorities for instructions

3. Explanation of terms: (4 points for each question)

1. APS (Arrival at Pilot Station);

2. Liner term;

3. Arrived Ship;

4. Demurrage (demurrage);

5. NOR (Notice of Readiness).

4. Short answer questions: (5 points each)

1. Under the Hague Rules, what responsibilities does a carrier have for cargo before and at the time of sailing?

2． What are the ship's lay-up period and release date? What is the termination date clause in the Jinkang contract?

3． What are the contents of the "Bunker Quality Clause" in a time charter party?

4. What are the main contents of the "rent payment and withdrawal" clause in the New York Property Exchange (NYPE) format?