Module 1 Introduction to Shipping

Which of the following is NOT a job opportunity in the merchant marine profession?

• Dockyard personnel

• Ship Inspector

• Naval Architect

• Philippine Marines

Involves the arrangement of insurance against damage/loss for ship’s hull and equipment, as well as insurance for claims made against the ship by third parties.

• Ancillary Management Services

• Commercial Management

• Technical Management

• Crew Management

They are in charge of harboring and securing ships, while ensuring smooth operations throughout ships’ anchorage, pilotage, berthing/unberthing.

• Ship Captain

• Marine Surveyors

• Port Authorities

• Fleet Manager

When a ship is in the best possible condition, it is said to be:

• seaworthy

• picture perfect

• safe and secure

• squeaky clean

Which of the following statement is TRUE about marine surveyors?

• Marine surveyors can inspect all types of ships.

• Marine surveyors inspect pleasure yachts only.

• Marine surveyors arrange port procedures for ships.

• Marine surveyors conduct thorough and extensive surveys of a canal.

If you are working "off shore," you are more likely working in which of the following?

• a ship at sea

• an oil rig

• a busy port

• a tanker ship

It is an armed and uniformed service tasked primarily with enforcing laws within Philippine waters, conducting maritime security operations, safeguarding life and property at sea, and protecting marine environment and resources.

• Philippine Coast Guard

• Philippine Navy

• Armed Forces of the Philippines

• Philippine Marines

If you are a seafarer and you want to renew your license, which agency will help you with your document?

• MARINA

• OWWA

• PRC

• POEA

True or False. China is the largest supplier of ratings in the maritime industry.

• True

• False

• Partially True

• Maybe

True or False. Majority of seafarers deployed in 2020 are from bulk carrier vessels.

• True

• False

• Partially True

• Maybe