Introduction to Shipping Overview
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Which of the following companies is a shipbroker based in Italy?

  • Clarksons
  • Barry Rogliano Salles
  • Affinity
  • Banchero Costa (correct)

    • In the shipbuilding contract, who is the seller?

  • Shipyard (correct)
  • Bank
  • Shipowner
  • Shipbroker

    • What type of contract is associated with the sale and purchase (S&P) in shipping?

  • Shipbuilding Contract
  • Insurance Contract
  • Loan Agreement
  • S&P Contract (correct)

    • Which of the following roles is responsible for managing a ship's operations?

    <p>Ship manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of a classification society?

    <p>To set and maintain technical standards for ships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'demolition' refer to in the shipping industry?

    <p>Breaking down ships for recycling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an example of a classification society?

    <p>Berlin Maritime Agency (BMA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following refers to a professional who provides expertise in legal matters related to shipping?

    <p>Consultant Lawyer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of engineers is NOT typically employed by classification societies?

    <p>Civil engineers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which financial instrument provides payment security in shipbuilding contracts?

    <p>Payment Security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which business model does not directly involve ship management?

    <p>Shipdesign</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key activity performed by classification societies to ensure compliance with standards?

    <p>Conducting regular surveys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Marine insurance primarily covers which of the following?

    <p>Loss or damage during transit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who acts as intermediaries between shipowners and charterers?

    <p>Shipbrokers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about classification societies is accurate?

    <p>They validate ship construction against set standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied by the statement that classification societies take no responsibility for the seaworthiness of a ship?

    <p>They focus solely on compliance with technical standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does displacement refer to in the context of ships?

    <p>The weight of the water displaced when a ship is floating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is deadweight calculated?

    <p>Deadweight = Displacement - Lightshipweight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does lightshipweight exclude in its measurement?

    <p>All the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Load Line Mark on a ship?

    <p>To indicate the draft and legal loading limit of the ship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT contribute to the summer load line calculation?

    <p>Weight of the cargo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gross tonnage (GT) is primarily a measure of what?

    <p>Volume of the enclosed spaces of the ship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which formula is used to calculate the K factor for gross tonnage?

    <p>$K = 0.2 + 0.002 imes logV$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What indicates a vessel's earning capacity?

    <p>Gross tonnage (GT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term GRT stand for in the shipping context?

    <p>Gross Registered Tonnage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is the primary role of a charterer in the shipping network?

    <p>To find ships for cargo delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT typically a responsibility of a shipowner?

    <p>Transporting cargo across international waters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What financial responsibility does the charterer have in a bareboat charter agreement?

    <p>Cover all operating expenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the economic strategy that a charterer might utilize when demand is high?

    <p>Re-letting the ship to other charterers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the shipping network, who typically bears the financial risks of a shipping operation?

    <p>Shipowners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of charter may result in the charterer acquiring ownership of the vessel?

    <p>Demise charter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What proportion of goods are transported by sea, according to the provided data?

    <p>80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common practice involving third-party cargo for a charterer?

    <p>Using the vessel to carry goods for profit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these statements accurately describes the relationship between shipowners and shipbrokers?

    <p>Shipbrokers assist shipowners in finding charterers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the traditional challenges in the shipping industry cited in the document?

    <p>Fuel oil consumption and emissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a cost that the charterer covers in a bareboat charter?

    <p>Capital costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is often the primary interest of charterers in trading contexts?

    <p>Generating profit from cargo transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the traditional shipping industry mentioned?

    <p>Safety and reliability with proven solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In bareboat charters, who pays for the crew and maintenance costs?

    <p>The charterer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of goods transported by sea is considered special cargo, such as chemicals and passengers?

    <p>3%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a voyage charter primarily involve?

    <p>Hiring a vessel and crew for a voyage between a load port and a discharge port.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is demurrage in the context of a voyage charter?

    <p>Payment made by the charterer when laytime is exceeded.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a time charter, who manages the vessel?

    <p>The shipowner manages the vessel while the charterer selects the ports.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cost covered by the shipowner in a charter contract?

    <p>Fuel costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome when laytime is saved according to a voyage charter agreement?

    <p>The shipowner must pay a despatch fee to the charterer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a bareboat charter from other types of charters?

    <p>The charterer is responsible for the crew and operational expenses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes a charter party?

    <p>It includes all contractual obligations between charterer and shipowner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary financial obligation of the charterer under a voyage charter?

    <p>To pay a rate based on tons of cargo or a lump sum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Shipping

    • Shipping encompasses the transport of goods via various vessel types.
    • The presentation was given by Mathieu Chapelet on October 25, 2024, at ESCP Business School, Academia de Marine.
    • The presentation covered different types of shipping, vessel sizes, shipping business segments, shipping definitions and regulations, shipping network overview, and types of contracts.

    Maritime World Overview

    • Shipping: Tankers, Bulk Ships, Container Ships, Ferry, RORO, PCTC, Cruise Ships
    • Offshore: Rig, Platform, AHTS, Dredgers, Cable Layers
    • Navy: Frigate, Destroyer, Aircraft Carriers
    • River: Peniche, Tankers, Bulk
    • Fishing: Trawlers, Seiners, Fishing Gear, Long Liners
    • Yachting: Luxury Yachts, Sailing Boats
    • Racing: America's Cup, Route du Rhum, Hand Liners

    Shipping Definition

    • Shipping is the process of transporting goods.
    • The Cambridge Dictionary defines shipping as "the process or business of sending or transporting goods."

    Ship Types

    • Dry Bulk: Bulkers, General Cargo, MPP
    • Liquid Bulk (Wet): Tankers (Crude/Product, Chemical, Bitumen)
    • Containers: Containerships
    • Gas Carriers: LPG Carriers, LNG Carriers
    • Cars and Trucks: RoRo
    • Passenger Ships: Ferries, RoPax, Cruise

    Shipping Size of Segments

    • Bulk (Solid and Liquid): 75% of cargo
    • Cargo (Containers and General Cargo): 22%
    • Special Cargo (Chemical, Passengers): 3%
    • The total number of ships in Oct 2024, was approximately 49,568

    Dry Bulk (Segments)

    • Segment | DWT range | Usual size (DWT) | Cargo type
    • -- | -- | -- | --
    • VLOC | >= 220,000 | 400,000 | Iron Ore
    • CAPE | 160,000-219,999 | 180,000 | Major Bulk
    • BABY CAPE | 100,000-159,999 | 120,000 | Major Bulk
    • OVER PANAMAX | 85,000-99,999 | 95,000 | Major Bulk
    • KAMSARMAX | 79,000-84,999 | 82,000 | Major Bulk
    • PANAMAX | 68,000-78,999 | 75,000 | Major & Minor Bulk

    Tanker Segments

    • Segment | DWT range | Usual size (DWT) | Cargo type
    • -- | -- | -- | --
    • VLCC | Above 200,000 | 300,000 | Crude oil
    • Suezmax / LR3 | 120,000-199,999 | 158,000 | Crude/Product
    • Aframax / LR2 | 85,000-119,999 | 115,000 | Crude/Product

    Shipping Business Models

    • Trading (buying and selling)
    • Ship management (technical, and commercial)
    • Construction, Repair, Conversion, Demolition

    Shipping Life-Cycle

    • Newbuilding
    • Sale and Purchase
    • Chartering
    • Demolition

    Shipping Regulations

    • There are various international conventions governing shipping, such as the Load Lines Convention, SOLAS, IBC, MARPOL, and others.

    Shipping Network

    • The shipping network includes various participants such as ship owners, charterers, shipyards, designers, classifcation societies, ports, shipbrokers, and suppliers.

    Shipping Tonnage

    • Gross tonnage (GT) is calculated considering ship volume.
    • Net tonnage (NT) represents cargo space volume

    Shipping Questions

    • There are various questions associated with the presentation on shipping.

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