Quiz on Maritime Transportation and Shipping Technology

What is maritime transport primarily concerned with?

• Shipping cargo by road

• Transporting goods by air

• Transporting goods by rail

• Shipping cargo and passengers by sea

What is a flag of convenience?

• A flag used for national pride

• A flag indicating a ship's cargo type

• A registration choice to avoid higher costs

• A flag that indicates the ship's speed

Which type of shipping service involves formal agreements between companies?

• Liner services

• Charter services

• Cabotage services

• Tramp services

What is cabotage?

• Transport between two countries

• Transport between two terminals in the same country

• Transport of goods by air

• Transport of goods by rail

Which type of ship is specifically designed to carry large quantities of liquid cargo?

• Tanker ship

• Passenger ship

• Bulk carrier

• Container ship

What is the main purpose of offshore vessels?

• Providing recreational activities

• Oil exploration and construction jobs at sea

• Carrying bulk cargo

• Transporting passengers

Which type of vessel is used for carrying wheeled cargo?

• Tanker ship

• Container ship

• Ro-Ro ship

• Bulk carrier

What type of cargo do bulk carriers typically transport?

• Liquid cargo

• Perishable goods

• Dry cargo in bulk quantities

• Wheeled cargo

Which of the following is NOT a type of tanker ship?

• Chemical and Product Carrier

• Bulk Carrier

• Oil Tanker

• Liquefied Gas Carrier

What is the primary function of research vessels?

• Transporting passengers

• Carrying out research at sea

• Transporting oil

• Laying cables on the sea bed