Quiz PO - 1 and 2

What is one of the main roles of a seaport?

• Providing shelter for ships during heavy seas

• Facilitating industrial development

• Offering support services for ships

• All of the above

What are the three levels of controlling influences that affect ports?

• Global, regional, and local

• International, national, and local

• National, regional, and local

• International, regional, and local

What is transhipment?

• The process of unloading cargo at a hub port for transfer to small ports 

• The process of loading cargo onto big ships at a hub port

• The process of transporting cargo from a small port to a hub port

• The process of customs clearance for cargo at a hub port

What is an estuary?

• A coastal body of freshwater with no connection to the open sea

• A partly enclosed coastal body of brackish water with rivers or streams flowing into it and a connection to the open sea

• A large body of saltwater completely separated from freshwater sources

What does OOG stand for in container/liner terminology?

• Overweight and Oversized

• Offshore Oil and Gas

• Out of Gauge

•  Outgoing Goods

Which term refers to the process of unloading cargo from a container?

• Stuffing

• Stripping

• Restow

What is the potential risk associated with shoals?

• Grounding of ships

• Increased wave action

• Erosion of coastal areas

What is the purpose of a gantry crane in port operations?

• To control the flow of vehicles in and out of the port

• To provide security for the port

• To load and unload containers from ships

What is the term for a load comprising several individual packages bonded together for more efficient handling?

• Bulk load

• Unit load

• Palletized load