Malaysia Law of carriage by sea

Which of the following is a primary legislation governing the contract of carriage by sea in Malaysia?

• A. Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952
  B. Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1950
  
  

• B. Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1950

• C. Bills of Lading Act 1855

• D. Contracts Act 1950

Under the Hague-Visby Rules as applied in Malaysia, which of the following statements is true regarding the carrier's liability?

• A. The carrier is liable for all losses regardless of the cause.
  
  
  

• B. The carrier is liable only if the loss is due to their negligence.

• C. The carrier is not liable for losses due to navigational errors.

• D. The carrier is always liable for losses due to acts of God.

Which document serves as evidence of the contract of carriage and receipt of goods in a carriage by sea?

• A. Charterparty
  
  
  

• B. Bill of Lading

• C. Sea Waybill

• D. Mate's Receipt

What is the purpose of a Charterparty in a contract of carriage by sea?

• A. To serve as evidence of receipt of goods

• B. To outline the terms of the agreement between the shipowner and charterer

• C. To specify the cargo handling procedures

• D. To determine the insurance coverage for the goods

According to the Hague-Visby Rules, what is the significance of the carrier's responsibilities in a sea carriage contract?

• A. The carrier is absolved of all liabilities

• B. The carrier is only responsible for intentional damages

• C. The carrier is liable for loss or damage to the goods

• D. The carrier is not required to provide any compensation

Which international convention is NOT governs the liability of carriers in a contract of carriage by sea?

• A. Rotterdam Rules

• B. Hamburg Rules

• C. Hague-Visby Rules

• D. Geneva Convention

What is the significance of the Main liability under any Rules in governing the liability of carriers in a contract of carriage by sea?

• A. To absolve the carrier of all liabilities

• B. To limit the carrier's liability for damages

• C. To establish strict liability for the carrier

• D. To exempt the carrier from any responsibility

In Malaysia, which of the following parties is NOT typically a party to the contract of carriage by sea?

• A. Shipper
  
  
  

• B. Carrier

• C. Consignee

• D. Shipbroker

In the event of a dispute arising from a contract of carriage by sea, which court typically has jurisdiction in Malaysia?

• A. Syariah Court
  
  
  

• B. Magistrate's Court

• C. High Court

• D. Sessions Court

Which international convention on the carriage of goods by sea has Malaysia adopted into its domestic law?

• A. Hamburg Rules
  
  

• B. Hague Rules

• C. Rotterdam Rules

• D.Hague Visby Rules