Shipping Industry Fundamentals & Voyage Planning Questions

Which choice accurately evaluates the statements? Statement 1: Cargo shipping is the core element of economic development in which extensive market is open for industries. Statement 2: Sea transport is vital to global trade; it still contributes to marine pollution.

• Both statements are correct

• Both statements are incorrect

• First statement is correct, and second statement is incorrect

• First statement is incorrect, and second statement is correct

Which choice accurately evaluates the statements? Statement 1: Parcel size distribution determines which cargo will go in which ships. Statement 2: Tramp market operates according to a schedule of loading and discharge and adheres to a timetable.

• Both statements are correct

• Both statements are incorrect

• First statement is correct, and second statement is incorrect

• First statement is incorrect, and second statement is correct

Who among the following represents the owners of the vessels and is engaged in the vessel's operations?

• Ship builders

• Ship owners

• Ship brokers

• Shipping agents

Which statements are correct about liner and tramp markets? Statement 1: The liner market carries cargoes made up of large number from different consignment and shippers. Statement 2: The tramp market requires the provision of container facilities and containerization. Statement 3: The tramp market cargoes are carried at freight rates, and carry one commodity at a time.

• Statement 1 is correct

• Statement 2 is correct

• Statement 1 and statement 2 are correct

• Statement 1 and statement 3 are correct

Which intermodal maritime passage provides a direct route for shipping between Europe and Asia?

• Panama Canal

• Strait of Malacca

• The Suez Canal

• Strait of Hormuz

Which statement best describes a shipping network?

• It involves the physical transport of cargo from point of origin to point of destination.

• It refers to the transport system covering sea lanes that links port with its services provided by other firms.

• It provides a convenient and economical means to transport goods that requires cross-ocean movement.

• It is considered the most cost-effective means for long-distance movement of cargo.

Which intermodal maritime passage is a difficult route due to its narrow passage and uncooperative weather conditions?

• Cape of Good Hope

• The Suez Canal

• Strait of Malacca

• Strait of Magellan

Which statement is true with reference to modern cargo vessels?

• It is equipped with cranes and other mechanism to load and unload cargoes.

• It provides a strong deck surface ideal for the working of forklift trucks inside tween deck spaces.

• Equipped with a lifting base usually in steel used to support heavy loads.

• Equipped with a lifting arrangement that is secured to a heavy load to provide stable hoist.

Which consideration must be observed when the cargo is designed to float?

• Ballast arrangement

• Center of buoyancy

• Physical size

• Endurance of the vessel

Which phase of voyage planning involves the movement of the transport to follow the plan through its completion?

• Appraisal

• Planning

• Execution

• Monitoring