Quiz 1 Introduction to Shipping

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

• Dockyard personnel

• Naval Architect

• Ship Inspector

• 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

• Technical Management

• Commercial Management

• Crew Management

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

• Ship Captain

• Port Authorities

• Marine Surveyors

• Fleet Manager

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

• seaworthy

• safe and secure

• picture perfect

• squeaky clean

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

• a ship at sea

• a busy port

• an oil rig

• 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

• Armed Forces of the Philippines

• Philippine Navy

• Philippine Marines

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

• MARINA

• PRC

• OWWA

• POEA

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

• True

• False

• Partially True

• Maybe

Which of the following is NOT included in the benefits of merchant marine profession?

• high wages that are often tax-free

• the possibility to qualify as a ship's Captain within 10 years

• travelling to different countries around the world

• short vacation periods

The Manpower Report aims to provide an estimate of details about the composition of the supply of seafarers that operates the world merchant fleet. Which of the following options support this statement?

• China is the largest supplier of ship's officers while Philippines take the top spot in supplying ratings.

• Indonesia alone is the highest supplier of seafarers for both officers and ratings.

• Majority of the world's fleet is commanded by Indian officers.

• Estimated supply of seafarers from 2005 to 2015 has shown a decline of Filipino ratings over the years.