Module 10 – MCQ on Ship Management

Which of the following is a main reason why small fleet owners often choose independent ship managers?

• Greater in-house control

• Higher salaries for personnel

• Economies of scale from managing multiple vessels

• More efficient crewing policies

Who typically reports directly to the Ship Manager?

• Chartering broker

• Deck cadet

• Ship Superintendent

• Shipowner

Which clause in the SHIPMAN 98 agreement ensures owners' and managers’ interests are protected under one insurance policy?

• Clause 7

• Clause 9

• Clause 11

• Clause 6.3

What is the main focus of the Ship Superintendent role?

• Business strategy and budgeting

• Technical operations and vessel maintenance

• Hiring commercial staff

• Overseeing chartering decisions

What is the purpose of the “Both to Blame Collision Clause”?

• To reduce insurance premiums

• To assign sole fault to one party

• To protect shipowners from double liability

• To avoid surveyor inspections

Which of the following best describes a time charter?

• Ship is hired for a single trip

• Crew and maintenance are handled by charterer

• Charterer pays per ton of cargo

• Charterer controls commercial use, owner maintains the vessel

What is one of the key responsibilities of the operations department?

• Classifying vessels

• Designing ship hulls

• Coordinating voyages and bunkering

• Managing insurance claims

What are Port State Control inspections intended to enforce?

• Ownership regulations

• Seafarers’ employment contracts

• Compliance with international safety standards

• Port taxes and tariffs

Which type of insurance covers claims from third parties such as cargo owners or port authorities?

• Hull and Machinery

• Travel Insurance

• P&I Insurance

• Freight Insurance

In a voyage charter, what happens if the charterer exceeds the allowed laytime?

• They receive a bonus

• They pay demurrage

• The ship is detained

• They cancel the voyage