Which of the following best describes the difference between a charter party and a contract of carriage?

• Charter party focuses on hiring a vessel, while contract of carriage focuses on transporting goods

• Contract of carriage allows for vessel ownership, while charter party does not
  

• Both documents serve the same legal purpose
  

• A charter party is only used for time charters

In a voyage charter, which party is responsible for fuel costs and crew wages?

• Charterer
  

• Shipowner
  

• Both equally
  

• Determined by the contract

What is the main risk for a charterer under a time charter agreement?

• The ship may not be available for use during certain periods

• The shipowner is responsible for fuel costs

• Cargo loss is fully covered by the shipowner
  

• Freight rates remain unchanged throughout the contract

Which of the following clauses in a charter party agreement is designed to protect shipowners from financial loss due to delays?

• Force Majeure

• Laytime

• Demurrage

•  Off-Hire

In a bareboat charter, who is responsible for vessel maintenance?

•  Shipowner

• Charterer

• Port authority

• Insurer

Which vessel type is most suitable for transporting liquid mining byproducts?

• Barge

• LNG Carrier

• Bulk Carrier

• Tanker

What is the main disadvantage of using a barge for mining cargo transport?

• High fuel consumption

• Requires a tugboat for movement

• Inability to carry bulk cargo

•  Poor weather resilience

If a mining company needs to transport coal over a short distance, which vessel type is the most cost-effective?

•  Container Ship

• Bulk Carrier

• LCT

• Barge

Why is an LCT (Landing Craft Tank) ideal for mining operations in remote areas?

•  It is the fastest vessel type

• It can operate in deep-sea conditions

• It has a built-in ramp for self-loading/unloading
  

• It requires minimal crew

What is the main operational risk when using an LNG carrier for mining operations?

• High risk of pollution

• Inability to transport solid cargo

• Requires specialized infrastructure and crew

• Low fuel efficiency