NS3-M1U1C2 - The U.S. Merchant Marine Quiz 65

  Put the following U.S. ports in order of highest to lowest value of shipments handled.

 

• New Orleans, Baltimore, Norfolk, Philadelphia
• Los Angeles, New York/New Jersey, Savannah, Houston
• Miami, Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago
• Dallas, Atlanta, Portland, Tampa

Used to mainly carry crude oil, what is the most common type of ship on the high seas?

• Cargo ship
• Container ship
• Fishing vessel
• Oil tanker

Sums of money granted by the government to assist an industry or business so that the

          The price of a commodity or service may remain low or competitive.

• Subsidies
• Tax breaks
• Loans
• Grants

A merchant ship equipped to load, transport, and discharge van-type boxes containing

         general cargo.

• A fishing vessel.
• A container ship.
• A bulk carrier.
• A cruise ship.

To which U.S. Department does the Navy’s Military Sealift Command report?

• U.S. Department of Defense
• U.S. Department of Transportation
• U.S. Department of the Navy
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Why does the U.S. need a strong merchant marine and trained mariners? 

(Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.)

• To promote international tourism
• To increase foreign investment
• To support local fishing industries
• To ensure national security, support military operations, maintain economic stability, and reduce reliance on foreign shipping.

What can the U.S. do to continue to develop a strong merchant marine program?

(Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.)

 

• Limit training programs for mariners
• Increase foreign-flagged vessel usage
• Reduce shipping regulations
• Invest in training, provide financial incentives, enhance port infrastructure, promote U.S.-flagged vessels.

Ships that can be transferred to Military Sealift Command (M.S.C.) to provide surge

         capability; they can be activated in four to twenty days.

 

• Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) ships
• Active Duty Fleet ships
• Ready Reserve Force (RRF) ships
• Civilian Cargo ships

What did the Jones Act of 1920 require?

• The Jones Act required that goods be transported only by air between U.S. ports.
• The Jones Act mandated that all ships be registered in the U.S. regardless of ownership.
• The Jones Act required that goods transported between U.S. ports be carried on U.S.-built, owned, and operated ships.
• The Jones Act allowed foreign ships to transport goods between U.S. ports.

Why don't U.S. shipbuilding facilities produce a large number of ships today?

• U.S. shipbuilding facilities are increasing production due to high demand.
• U.S. shipbuilding facilities produce fewer ships due to high costs and competition.
• Shipbuilding in the U.S. is thriving because of government subsidies.
• U.S. shipyards are focused on producing luxury yachts instead of commercial ships.