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MARLAW TEST 2

Total questions: 94

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What method of launching a survival craft whereby the craft is automatically released from a sinking ship and is ready for use?

a)

Davit - remote launching

b)

Float-free launching

c)

Free-fall launching

d)

Manual life boat launching

2.

Which appliance which depends upon non-rigid, gas-filled chambers for buoyancy and which is normally kept uninflated until ready for use?

a)

Anti-exposure suit

b)

Inflatable appliance

c)

Inflated appliance

d)

Immersion suit

3.

The Life-saving appliances and arrangements required by SOLAS must be approved by the?

a)

Administration

b)

Convention

c)

Institution

d)

Organization

4.

It is a means of transferring a survival craft or rescue boat from its stowed position safely to the water?

a)

Inflated Appliance system

b)

Free fall appliance

c)

Launching appliance or arrangement

d)

Marine evacuation system

5.

As per SOLAS CH III, Reg. 8 and 37,What shall be exhibited in conspicuous places throughout the ship including the navigation bridge, engine-room and crew accommodation spaces?

a)

Firefighting List

b)

General Alarm Sound Signal

c)

Muster lists and emergency instructions

d)

Ships Particulars

6.

During passenger Ship drills to comply the requirements to have passenger muster station, How many meters squared per passenger is required for marshalling and instruction of the passenger?

a)

At least 0.35 meter squared

b)

At least 0.25 meter squared

c)

At least 0.15 meter squared

d)

At least 0.05 meter squared

7.

What is the frequency of Inspection of the life-saving appliances, including lifeboat equipment, using the checklist required by regulation 36.1 to ensure that they are complete and in good order?

a)

Daily

b)

Weekly

c)

Monthly

d)

Every 3 months

8.

The emergency drill shall be conducted as if the emergency is existent and it shall be carried out, at least for how many month/s?

a)

Bi-monthly

b)

Once per month

c)

Every 2 months

d)

Every 3 months

9.

For The Guidelines applied about launching drills with lifeboats and rescue boats, How many Knots in calm water is the ships headway for the said life saving appliance being safely launched?

a)

5 knots

b)

8 knots

c)

10 knots

d)

12 knots

10.

How the crew should be assigned to survival craft ensure satisfactory manning and supervision of survival craft?

a)

Have a list of the survival craft crew and ensure that the crewmembers are acquainted with their duties.

b)

There must be one passenger placed in charge of each survival craft to be used

c)

There must be a person assigned to each motorized survival craft who is not capable of operating the engine and carrying out minor adjustments

d)

There must be a number of un- trained persons on board the vessel for mustering and assisting other persons

11.

Falls used in launching shall be turned end for end at intervals of not more than ___________and be renewed when necessary due to deterioration of the falls or at intervals of not more than five years, whichever is the earlier?

a)

12 months

b)

24 months

c)

30 months

d)

36 months

12.

What is the frequency for test and inspections carried out for all survival craft, rescue boats and launching appliances shall be visually inspected to ensure that they are ready for use?

a)

Annually

b)

Monthly

c)

Three months

d)

Weekly

13.

How many Gross tonnage is applicable to All passenger ships and all cargo ships on international voyages are required to carry equipment designed to improve the chances of rescue following an accident, including satellite emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) and search and rescue transponders (SARTs) for the location of the ship or survival craft?

a)

100 gross tonnage and upwards

b)

150 gross tonnage and upwards

c)

200 gross tonnage and upwards

d)

300 gross tonnage and upwards

14.

When was the last Date of ships construction that they must able to comply with all applicable requirements of SOLAS amended chapter IV, while at sea must be capable of transmitting ship-to-shore distress alerts by at least two separate and independent means?

a)

on or after 1 February 1995

b)

on or after 1 March19954

c)

on or after 1 April1993

d)

on or after 1 May1992

15.

What is the DSC frequency of VHF radio capable of transmitting and receiving on Channel 70?

a)

156.300 MHz

b)

156.525 MHz

c)

156.650 MHz

d)

156.899 MHz

16.

Match the following

a)

The minimum age set by regulations or laws that individuals must attain in order to be eligible for certain activities or occupations.

1.

Minimum age requirement:

b)

Legally binding contracts between seafarers (workers) and shipowners or employers that outline the terms and conditions of employment, including wages, working hours, and responsibilities.

2.

Seafarers' employment agreements:

c)

Contracts that specify the terms and conditions of employment, including the duration of the contract, wages, benefits, and other employment-related provisions.

3.

Work agreements:

d)

Specifications and requirements that ensure seafarers have adequate and appropriate living quarters on board ships, including space, ventilation, lighting, and cleanliness.

4.

Accommodation standards:

e)

Facilities or amenities provided on board ships to promote relaxation, leisure activities, and well-being for seafarers during their time off duty.

5.

Recreational facilities:

17.

Match the following

a)

Regulations and guidelines pertaining to the quality, variety, and nutritional value of meals provided to seafarers on board ships, as well as the hygienic preparation and serving of food.

1.

Food and catering standards:

b)

Healthcare services, including diagnosis, treatment, and preventive measures, provided to seafarers both on board and ashore to ensure their physical and mental well-being.

2.

Medical care:

c)

Measures and resources implemented to support the social and psychological well-being of seafarers, such as access to communication facilities, counseling services, and recreational activities.

3.

Welfare provisions:

d)

Safeguards and benefits, including insurance, pensions, and assistance programs, provided to seafarers to protect them against risks such as injury, illness, disability, and unemployment.

4.

Social security protection:

e)

The country under whose laws a ship is registered and flies its flag, assuming regulatory and administrative responsibilities for the ship.

5.

Flag state:

18.

Question: Why is it important to have a minimum age requirement for seafarers, and how does it promote safety and well-being in the maritime industry?

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19.

Match the following

a)

The inspection and enforcement activities conducted by the authorities of a port state to ensure that visiting ships comply with international standards and regulations.

1.

Port state control:

b)

Procedures and processes established to handle and resolve conflicts, disagreements, or complaints that may arise between seafarers and shipowners, including mediation, arbitration, or legal proceedings.

2.

Dispute resolution mechanisms:

c)

The formal approval or acceptance of an international treaty or convention by a country's government, thereby binding the country to comply with the treaty's provisions.

3.

Ratification:

d)

The moment when a treaty or convention becomes legally binding and applicable to the countries that have ratified it.

4.

Entry into force:

e)

The process of aligning or coordinating laws, regulations, and practices between different countries or legal frameworks to ensure consistency and uniformity.

5.

Harmonization:

20.

Question: How do the rules in the MLC 2006 about seafarers' work agreements protect their rights and interests?

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21.

Question: How does the MLC 2006 address seafarers' complaints and disputes, and how effective are these mechanisms in resolving issues fairly?

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22.

Question: What is the significance of ratifying and implementing the MLC 2006, and how does it relate to other maritime conventions and laws?

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23.

Question: How does the MLC 2006 ensure that its rules are followed, and what is the role of flag state and port state control in protecting seafarers' rights and safety?

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24.

What is the definition of 'international voyage'?

a)

A voyage from a country to a port within the same country

b)

A voyage from a country to a port outside that country

c)

A voyage from one port to another within the same country

d)

A voyage from one port to another outside that country

25.

Who is considered a passenger on a ship?

a)

The master and crew members

b)

Any person on board the ship

c)

A child under one year of age

d)

A person engaged in any capacity on board the ship

26.

What is the definition of a passenger ship?

a)

A ship that carries more than twelve passengers

b)

A ship that carries only crew members

c)

A ship that carries cargo

d)

A ship that carries both passengers and cargo

27.

What is the definition of a cargo ship?

a)

A ship that carries more than twelve passengers

b)

A ship that carries only crew members

c)

A ship that carries cargo

d)

A ship that carries both passengers and cargo

28.

What is the definition of a tanker?

a)

A ship that carries more than twelve passengers

b)

A ship that carries only crew members

c)

A ship that carries cargo

d)

A ship that carries liquid cargoes of an inflammable nature

29.

What is the definition of a fishing vessel?

a)

A ship that carries more than twelve passengers

b)

A ship that carries only crew members

c)

A ship that carries cargo

d)

A ship used for catching fish and other living resources of the sea

30.

What is the definition of a nuclear ship?

a)

A ship that carries more than twelve passengers

b)

A ship that carries only crew members

c)

A ship that carries cargo

d)

A ship provided with a nuclear power plant

31.

What is the definition of a new ship?

a)

A ship the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction on or after the date of coming into force of the present Convention

b)

A ship that has never been used before

c)

A ship that is less than one year old

d)

A ship that is in excellent condition

32.

What is the definition of an existing ship?

a)

A ship the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction on or after the date of coming into force of the present Convention

b)

A ship that has never been used before

c)

A ship that is less than one year old

d)

A ship that is in excellent condition

33.

What is the definition of a mile?

a)

1,000 meters

b)

1,500 meters

c)

1,852 meters

d)

2,000 meters

34.

What is the purpose of knot tying in seamanship?

a)

To decorate the ship's mast.

b)

To navigate the ship.

c)

To measure the depth of the water.

d)

To secure ropes and lines, create loops and hitches, and join different pieces of rope together.

35.

Which knot is commonly used to secure a line to a fixed object?

a)

anchor hitch

b)

square knot

c)

slip knot

d)

bowline knot

36.

What is the process of joining two ropes together called?

a)

knotting

b)

weaving

c)

splicing

d)

braiding

37.

Which type of splice is used to create a permanent loop at the end of a rope?

a)

eye splice

b)

knot splice

c)

end splice

d)

loop splice

38.

What is the purpose of ropeworks in seamanship?

a)

To repair sails and rigging.

b)

To navigate the ship through rough waters.

c)

To communicate with other ships.

d)

To handle and manipulate ropes for various tasks in seamanship.

39.

Which knot is commonly used to tie two ropes of different diameters together?

a)

Square Knot

b)

Clove Hitch

c)

Bowline

d)

Sheet Bend

40.

What is the process of weaving or braiding ropes to create decorative or functional items called?

a)

macrame

b)

knitting

c)

crocheting

d)

embroidery

41.

What is the purpose of seamanship in maritime activities?

a)

The purpose of seamanship is to ensure the safe and efficient operation of a vessel at sea.

b)

The purpose of seamanship is to design and build ships.

c)

The purpose of seamanship is to entertain passengers on a cruise ship.

d)

The purpose of seamanship is to navigate through rough waters.

42.

Which knot is commonly used to tie a rope to a ring or a post?

a)

Bowline Knot

b)

Sheet Bend

c)

Square Knot

d)

Clove Hitch

43.

What is the process of securing a vessel to a dock or a buoy called?

a)

anchoring

b)

docking

c)

berthing

d)

mooring

44.

What is the purpose of mooring equipment in seamanship?

a)

To secure a vessel to a dock or other stationary object

b)

To communicate with other vessels.

c)

To navigate the vessel in open waters.

d)

To control the speed of the vessel.

45.

Which knot is commonly used to tie a rope around an object to secure it?

a)

clove hitch

b)

square knot

c)

slip knot

d)

sheet bend

46.

What is the process of joining two ropes together using a metal or plastic device called?

a)

knotting

b)

weaving

c)

splicing

d)

braiding

47.

What is the purpose of splicing in seamanship?

a)

To repair a tear in a sail.

b)

To secure a boat to a dock.

c)

To navigate through narrow channels.

d)

To join two ropes together

48.

Which knot is commonly used to tie a rope to itself to create a loop?

a)

square knot

b)

slip knot

c)

half hitch

d)

loop knot

49.

What is the purpose of knot tying in seamanship?

a)

To decorate the ship's mast.

b)

To navigate the ship.

c)

To measure the depth of the water.

d)

To secure ropes and lines, create loops and hitches, and join different pieces of rope together.

50.

Which of the following is based partly on generally accepted customary rules developed over many years and partly on statute law enacted by States?

a)

Civil Law

b)

Domestic Law

c)

Maritime Law

d)

Statute Law

51.

What is the treaty between States which have agreed to be bound by it to apply the principles contained in the convention within their sphere of jurisdiction?

a)

Convention

b)

Organization

c)

Recommendation

d)

Regulations

52.

Which State may exercise jurisdiction over a vessel that is registered with the State and flying its flag?

a)

Coastal State

b)

Flag State

c)

Port State

d)

United State

53.

Which International Convention is generally regarded as the most important of all international treaties concerning the safety of merchant ships and was entered into force last May 25, 1980?

a)

International Labour Organization (ILO)

b)

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)

c)

International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974

d)

International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, (STCW) 1978

54.

Which state jurisdiction is different in the several zones of adjacent sea, and may extend up to 200 nautical miles from the State's baseline?

a)

Coastal State

b)

Flag State

c)

Port State

d)

United State

55.

What does the term "No More Favorable Treatment" imply for vessels from countries that have not ratified a particular Convention?

a)

Vessels should not be disadvantaged because their country has ratified a Convention.

b)

The practical implication is evident in the Flag State control provisions of the Convention, where vessels from all countries (regardless of ratification) are subject to inspection in any country that has ratified the Convention, and possible detention if they fail to meet the minimum standards of the new Regulations.

c)

The practical implication is evident in the Port State control provisions of the Convention, where vessels from all countries (regardless of ratification) are subject to inspection in any country that has ratified the Convention, and possible detention if they fail to meet the minimum standards of the new Convention.

d)

The vessels should not be disadvantaged because their country has ratified the new Convention

56.

It is a piece of the law of any State which comes into activity when a court is called upon to decide a suit containing an unfamiliar component and administers the decision of regulation to apply when there are clashes in the homegrown law of various nations connected with private exchanges?

a)

Private International Law

b)

Public International Law

c)

Public Maritime Law

d)

Statute Law

57.

It is the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution by ships?

a)

Comite Maritime International (CMI)

b)

International Labor Organization (ILO)

c)

International Maritime Organization (IMO)

d)

Maritime Labor Conventions (MLC)

58.

Which type of law that is enforced through surveys, inspection and certification, Penal sanctions, administrative procedures and the operation of a ship is governed by the national laws and regulations of the flag state, including those laws and regulations giving effect to international conventions?

a)

Private International Law

b)

Public International Law

c)

Public Maritime Law

d)

Statute Law

59.

An international agreement that defines the rights and responsibilities of nations with respect to their use of the world's oceans, establishing guidelines for businesses, the environment, and the management of marine natural resources?

a)

International tribunal Law of the Sea (ITLOS)

b)

Private International Maritime Law

c)

Public International Maritime Law

d)

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

60.

Which of the following areas that Covers all water and waterways on the landward side of the baseline?

a)

Contiguous Zone

b)

High Sea

c)

Internal Waters

d)

Land lock

61.

Which of these serves as the secretariat of the Convention on the Law of the Sea and provides information, advice and assistance to States with a view to providing a better understanding of the Convention?

a)

Biological diversity of areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ)

b)

Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS)

c)

International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)

d)

United Nation General Assembly (UNGA)

62.

It is defined by the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea is a belt of coastal waters extending at most 12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi) from the Baseline.

a)

Continental Shelf

b)

Exclusive Economic Zone

c)

International Straits

d)

Territorial sea

63.

On what year is the United States invoked a contiguous zone out to 24 nm. from the baseline?

a)

29 September 1999

b)

29 October 1999

c)

29 November 1999

d)

29 December 1999

64.

Under What Article of UNCLOS Section 1 General Provisions is the "Legal status of waters forming straits used for international navigation"?

a)

Article 33

b)

Article 34

c)

Article 35

d)

Article 36

65.

What is the term for the area beyond the territorial sea which cannot exceed 200 nautical miles from the baselines, where the coastal State has sovereign rights for the purpose of exploring and exploiting its natural resources?

a)

Continental Shelf

b)

Exclusive Economic Zone

c)

High Seas

d)

International Straits

66.

Which organization is responsible for the adoption and modification of the technical standards and recommended practices for air navigation, airports, and air safety under the Convention on International Civil Aviation?

a)

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

b)

International Maritime Organization (IMO)

c)

International Labor Organization (ILO)

d)

Maritime Labor Conventions (MLC)

67.

Which of the following is a principle of maritime law that allows a shipowner to limit their liability in certain instances?

a)

Doctrine of Laches

b)

Limitation of Liability

c)

Doctrine of Maintenance and Cure

d)

Doctrine of Salvage

68.

Which of the following is a maritime boundary that is established beyond the territorial sea and extends up to 200 nautical miles from the baseline, within which a state has special rights to explore and exploit the marine resources?

a)

Contiguous Zone

b)

Exclusive Economic Zone

c)

High Sea

d)

Internal Waters

69.

What is the international treaty that sets minimum safety standards in construction, equipment and operation of merchant ships?

a)

International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974

b)

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)

c)

International Labour Organization (ILO)

d)

International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, (STCW) 1978

70.

Packing List is related to:

a)

send the shipment to

b)

buy new items

c)

listed the items

d)

description of each goods

71.

If the shipment contains this type of products is related to:

a)

dangerous goods

b)

flammable products declare

c)

dangerous good declaration

d)

none of them

72.

This document is important for shipping:

a)

certificate

b)

invoice

c)

shipping

d)

document

73.

What does the term "INCOTERMS" mean?

a)

What country is paying the duty tax.

b)

What party or person is paying the duty tax.

c)

What carrier is transporting the product.

74.

True or False: Shipping globally increases the chances of a product being damaged.

a)

True

b)

False

75.

Match the word to the image.

a)

Bill of lading

b)

Waybill

c)

Harbour dues

76.

Match the word to the image.

a)

Container patio/yard

b)

Control tower

c)

Warehouse

77.

Match the word to the image.

a)

Warehouse

b)

Customs house

c)

Cargo hold

78.

Match the word to the image.

a)

Container patio/yard

b)

Gateway

c)

Port

79.

The (a)   includes information about crew members, departure location and destination.

80.

Container vessels move (a)   at the lowest cost-rate.

81.

Foreign ships are allowed to enter foreign nation's Territorial Waters under the principle of Innocent Passage which does not include purposes EXCEPT

a)

fishing

b)

practice

c)

spying

d)

come with peace

82.

Every countries have the right to harvest natural resources in Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)

a)

FALSE

b)

TRUE

83.

The Panama Canal, Suez Canal and Shanghai records the majority of merchant ship journeys

a)

True

b)

False

84.

The following risks that are not covered by all risks are

a)

theft, non-delivery insurance

b)

leakage insurance

c)

non-delivery insurance

d)

collision insurance

85.

 "Special additional risks" refers to the risks that insurance companies are required to cover under special circumstances

a)

generally can be insured separately

b)

can not be insured separately

c)

More than two "special additional risks" can be separately insured

d)

If the insured is unified, they can be separately insured.

86.

Which of the following statement is TRUE about marine surveyors?

a)

Marine surveyors can inspect all types of ships.

b)

Marine surveyors inspect pleasure yachts only.

c)

Marine surveyors arrange port procedures for ships.

d)

Marine surveyors conduct thorough and extensive surveys of a canal.

87.

Shipping has for a long time been recognized as one of the strong catalysts for socio-economic development.

a)

True

b)

False

88.

Shipping activities carry the largest amount of _________, _______ and _________ in the most economical manner

a)

raw materials

b)

money

c)

processed goods

d)

consumer products

89.

_____________ in particular has forced respective port authorities to develop competitive strategies to attract and maintain their port customers

a)

tools

b)

Port operators

c)

New idea

d)

Growing inter-port competition

90.
a)

Ship's agent

b)

Classification society

c)

Charterer

d)

P&I club

91.

Explain the principle of subrogation

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92.

Explain the term tonnage

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93.

Differentiate between Gross tonnage and Net tonnage

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94.

Write the full form of UNCLOS

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