Quiz-1

Which of the following statement(s) concerning the port reception facilities for waste from ship is/are true?

• a) Directive 885/2013 aims to protect the marine environment from the negative effects of waste from ships using EU ports, by improving port reception facilities for waste from ships.

• b) Indirect fee is not applicable if the ships don't deliver any waste to the facilities.

• c) Direct fees may vary with the amount of the waste delivered.

• d) The related directive does not apply to military vessels.

  
  

Which of the following is/are true regarding RLCF alliance?

• a) This Alliance is a novel initiative dedicated to advancing the production and supply of renewable and low-carbon fuels in all transport modes.

• b) The alliance was setup in 2012.

• c) The Alliance is open to EU bodies, Member States, local and regional authorities, social partner organisations, civil society groups, and members of Horizon Europe Partnerships.

• d) General Assembly for the alliance is composed of 4 chambers – one for each transport mode.

Which of the following regarding Public Service obligations is true?

• a) Regulation 1008/2008 has a provision to restrict the access to single carrier for up to 12 years if no carrier is interested in PSO.

• b) Regulation 3577/92 enables PSO concerning maritime transport of both passengers and goods.

• c) Regulation 1370/2007 applies on PSO concerning rail transport.

• d) Duration of public service contract must not exceed 15 years for bus/coach and 10 year for rail/other track-based form.

Which of the following regarding RIS is/are true?

• a) It is a concept whereby information services in inland navigation support traffic and transport management in inland navigation, including interfaces with other modes of transport.

• b) Directive 2009/45/EC establishes RIS.

• c) The commission is responsible for its implementation, including establishing RIS centres and designating authorities to oversee its application and the exchange of international data

• d) Regulation (EC) No 414/2007 defines guidelines for RIS planning, implementation and operations.

Answer explanation

Directive 2005/44/EC establishes river information services

Which of the following regarding safety in transport is/are true?

• a) Regulation 392/2009 implements ISM code within EU with respect to Maritime safety.

• b) Regulation 2018/1139 enables EASA to assist EC in the preparation of the common safety rules, and in the negotiation of the international aviation safety agreements

• c) Directive 2016/798 on railway saftey is only applicable to rail systems but not to metros and trams.

• d) Regulation 2019/2397 Introduces a range of mandatory advanced driver assistant systems to improve road safety and establishes the legal framework for the approval of automated and fully driverless vehicles.

Which of the following regarding maritime security is/are true?

• a) Regulation 723/2004 establishes maritime security committee.

• b) Directive 2005/65 aims to enhance the security in ships and port security.

• c) There are 3 port security levels as per directive 2005/65 and security measures must be maintained all time for security level 1.

• d) EU countries must ensure that port security assessments and port security plans are reviewed every time security-relevant changes occur, and at least every 5 years.

  
  

Which of the following regarding TEN-T regulation is/are false?

• a) ERTMS is to implemented on extended core network by 2030.

• b) Class-B systems are to be decommissioned in the core network by 2030.

• c) Safe and Security parking areas should be in place every 150km on core network by 2030.

• d) Airports > 4 million passengers should be connected to TEN-T railway network

Which of the following regarding aviation safety is/are true?

• a) EASA issues certification specifications but doesn't certify engines and propellers used in aircraft.

• b) EASA's scope also includes environmental protection but not cybersecurity.

• c) Any airline which does not feature in Annex A and in Annex B of Safety list as per Regulation 2111/2005 is allowed to operate in EU.

• d) EASA is also responsible for conducting ramp inspections on third country carriers to assess its safety.

Arrange the following countries in the ascending order of the year when EU signed BASA with each of the countries.

• USA

• Canada

• Brazil

• China

• Japan

Which of the following regarding maritime safety is/are true?

• a) Directive 2009/45 establishing technical safety requirements is applicable for all passenger ships on domestic voyage in EU countries but on international journey.

• b) Directive 98/41/EC aims to ensure the number of persons on board on passenger ships does not exceed the number for which the vessel has been certified.

• c) Regulation 1406/2002 establishes EMSA.

• d) Directive 2009/21/EC enables port state inspector to check on foreign ship when they are in ports