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MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 Mixture of MCQs/Short Qs and Additional Notes on Mar Law & Per Mgmt. For ICA Total 25 MCQs 10 short questions 1 When you take delivery of a laid up ship as the Master, your pr...

MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 Mixture of MCQs/Short Qs and Additional Notes on Mar Law & Per Mgmt. For ICA Total 25 MCQs 10 short questions 1 When you take delivery of a laid up ship as the Master, your primary concern would be: (a) validity of the Class and all convention certificates (b) seaworthiness, cargo-worthiness & fittedness for the intended voyage. (c) proper working of the engines and auxiliaries (d) safe manning and de-ratting certificate 2 An IMO Resolution on an Amendment or Recommendation will have to be approved by:- (a) IMO Assembly (b) IMO Secretary-General (c) IMO Council (d) IMO Assembly or main committee 3 The Statute which legislate the management and operation of ships is:- (a) MSA 179 (b) ISM Code (c) SOLAS Convention (d) ILL Convention 4 MPA is empowered to make subsidiary legislation on safety of shipping under the provisions of the: (a) Parliament Act (b) Law Society (c) MSA 179 (d) IMO 5 Singapore enforces MARPOL 73/78 under the provisions of:- (a) MSA 179 (b) OPA 90 (c) CLC 92 (d) Prevention of Pollution of the Sea Act 1990 6 If found guilty for contravening MARPOL 73/78 the liability would be (a) S$500.00 to S$500,000 or a maximum of two years imprisonment or both (b) S$1000.00 to S$1,000,000 or a maximum of two years imprisonment or both (c) Full compensation to third party for their losses and/or expenses (d) The ship would be detained indefinitely. 7 For inward clearance a tanker must produce:- (a) IOPP Cert & CLC, IAPPC, IGPPC, ISSC (b) SOLAS & ILL Certificates (c) Safe Manning & Competency Certificates Ibk/SEP 07 1 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 (d) De-ratting & Health Certificates 8 For departure clearance the certificates that need to be produced to show that the vessel is not a threat to:- (a) life (b) property (c) environment (d) all the above 9 The IMO “white list” shows:- (a) countries which have ratified STCW 95 (b) countries follow closely with the requirements of STCW 95 concerning the conduct of specialised courses (c) countries which conduct their maritime training and certification in accordance with the requirements of STCW 95 (d) countries comply STCW 95 health requirements of seafarers 10 The new training feature in STCW 95 which is mandatory is:- (a) the conduct of practical training on survival crafts (b) the conduct of emergency procedures aboard ships (c) the conduct of first aid course (d) the use of simulators in the radar and ARPA training 11 Besides IMO, merchant ships are also affected by the conventions of the following UN Agencies:- (a) ILO, WHO & ITU (b) UNESCO, ILO & UNDP (c) UNCTRAL, WHO & ITU (d) UNCHR, ILO & WHO 12 The regulations for the carriage of goods by sea is governed by:- (a) the Hague and Hague-Visby Rules (b) the York Antwerp Rules (c) the York and Hague Rules (d) any of the above 13 Statute Law introduced by Singapore Parliament which has to be complied by Singapore ships include:- (a) The Infectious Disease Act (b) Merchant Shipping Act 179 (c) Prevention of Pollution of the Sea Act 1990 (d) all the above. Merchant Shipping Act (with its variations) is a stock short title used in Malaysia and the United Kingdom for legislation relating to merchant shipping. Merchant shipping acts and regulations also exist as well in other countries, and they are sometimes referred to as "Merchant Shipping Act" such as in Malta, India, Ibk/SEP 07 2 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 Singapore, Kenya and South Africa. Each country has its specific rules regarding merchant shipping 14 MPA enforces the various IMO convention regulations on Singapore ships under the form of:- (a) Subsidiary Legislation (b) Primary Legislation (c) Marine Circulars (d) Government Gazettes Subsidiary legislation means any proclamation, rule, regulation, order, resolution, notice, rule of court, bylaw or other instrument made under or by virtue of any Ordinance and having legislative effect 15 The main committee of IMO which formulate regulations concerning safety of life and property at sea is:- (a) Marine Environmental Protection Committee (b) Facilitation Committee (c) Legal Committee (d) Maritime Safety Committee 16 A Certificate of Competency of an officer is liable to be cancelled or suspended if he is found to be;- (a) unfit to discharge his duties (b) seriously negligent in the discharge of his duties (c) failing in his duty to assist following a collision (d) any of the above 17 When applying for a Singapore's Certificate of Registry of a second hand ship the main conditions to be fulfilled include:- (a) title of ownership (b) certificate of cancellation of previous registry (c) evidence of seaworthiness (d) all the above. 18 Upon successful application for a certificate of registry the ship must be:- (a) properly manned (b) properly certificated (c) properly painted (d) carved and marked 19 When a dispute relating to monies payable to a seaman under a crew agreement is brought to the Director of Marine for decision, he may refuse to decide if the amount is more than:- (a) $500.00 (b) $1000.00 (c) $1500.00 (d) $5000.00 Ibk/SEP 07 3 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 20 If a master's action is not satisfactory following complaints about provisions and water, the matter can be brought up to the Director of Marine by:- (a) the seaman (b) two seamen (c) three seamen (d) three or more seamen 21 Complaints that seamen can make to the master could be:- (a) provisions and water (b) dissatisfaction with the master or any other seaman (c) conditions on board the ship (d) any of the above 22 Where a ship does not carry a doctor, the medical attention on board the ship is to be given by:- (a) an experienced seaman (b) the 2nd officer (c) by the Master or any person delegated by him (d) shore doctor through radio medical advice 23 The master of a Singapore ship which has suffered an accident or defects affecting the ship's seaworthiness, shall report to the Administration:- (a) within 24 hours (b) within 36 hours (c) within 48 hours (d) within 7 days. 24 Some Classification Societies are authorized to conduct surveys and issue on behalf of the Singapore Government the following: a. Certificate of Class & Machinery. b. De-Ratting Certificate. c. IMO Convention Certificates. d. Certificate of Registry. 25 At a port of refuge following a serious accident the master should ensure the following shall be validated:- (a) Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate (b) ILL Certificate (c) Class Certificate (d) Class and any of the Convention Certificates 26 Following an accident in coastal waters where assistance is required the master has the following option:- (a) continue to the port of destination after determining that the ship is still seaworthy (b) contact owners to arrange towage to the nearest port of refuge time permitting (c) contact owners to arrange lightering and proceed to the nearest port of refuge (d) any of the above Ibk/SEP 07 4 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 27 The International Lloyd's Standard Open Form of Salvage Agreement serves the ship owner and salver's interests by the following provisions in the standard agreement:- (a) 'No cure – no pay' basis and salver's right of maritime lien on ship and/or cargo for the salvage award (b) Shipowner and salver can negotiate on the salvage award (c) Competent Arbitrators decide on the salvage award (d) Salvage award depends on the market and insured value of the property salved. 28 The award of the salvage service will consider:- (a) whether the salved property was in imminent danger (b) whether the salvor voluntarily conduct the salvage service (c) whether the property was successfully salved (d) all the above factors. 29 A fully loaded ship with a lien attached to it for crew's outstanding wages was salvaged following an accident and brought to the port of refuge. Owing to financial difficulties, the ship was pledged to obtain loan to effect necessary repairs in order to complete the voyage and earned the freight. In settling the maritime lien, the order of priority given are as follows: (a) crew's wages; salvage award followed by the bottomry bond holder. (b) salvage award, crew's wages followed by the bottomry bond holder (c) bottomry bond holder, salvage award followed by crew' wages. (d) bottomry bond holder, crew's wages followed by salvage award Where the ship is hypothecated, the bond is called a bottomry bond 30 Any extraordinary sacrifice or expenditure which is intentionally and reasonably made or incurred for the purpose of saving the property involved in a common maritime adventure is known as:- (a) a Sue and Labour act as defined in the Marine Insurance (b) a salvage act as stipulated in the LOF Salvage Agreement (c) a general average act as laid down in the York Antwerp Rules (d) a combination of all the above The law of general average is a legal principle of maritime law according to which all parties in a sea venture proportionally share any losses resulting from a voluntary sacrifice of part of the ship or cargo to save the whole in an emergency (for instance, when the crew throws some cargo overboard to lighten the ship in a storm). 31 Conditions for a general average to occur include:- (a) there must be a common danger to the ship and cargo; and there must be an intentional ,extraordinary sacrifice or expenditure (b) the cargo is in danger of decaying due to refrigeration machinery breakdown and the ship engines’ malfunction (c) the ship is shipping heavy seas and deck cargo is jettisoned to upright a list (d) the ship is drifting towards shallow patches and some cargo jettisoned to lighten the draft. Ibk/SEP 07 5 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 32 An empty liner service run ship not under charter suffered considerable damage after a collision. A salvage tug was called to tow her into the port of refuge. The salvage expenses can be considered as: (a) particular average claims (b) general average expenses (c) particular charges or Sue and Labour expenses (d) salvage award. 33 Constructive total loss is considered when (a) the insured ship is in danger of sinking (b) the insured ship is so seriously damage that it cannot function as a ship (c) the insured ship cannot be repaired (d) the cost of repair to the damaged ship exceeds the insured value of the ship 34 The practical purposes of registering a ship would be:- (a) ability to trade internationally and facilitation of sale/purchase of the ship (b) facilitation of ship financing and obtaining mortgages (c) existence of a ship register to enable checking whether the ship is free of encumbrances (d) all the above 35 A ship's IMO Number differs from its Official Number is that:- (a) the former is a permanent number and the latter is withdrawn when deregistered (b) the former is allocated at the time of new building (c) the latter is for identification purposes to enhance safety (d) the former is assigned by any Classification Society upon application 36 A Ship's Class Certificate is used to:- (a) obtain port clearance (b) maintain the validity of the SOLAS Certificates (c) obtain Insurer and P&I Club coverage (d) obtain exemption from surveys. 37 If a ship is declassed the effects would be:- (a) hull & machinery Underwriters & P&I Club will cease coverage (b) her statutory certificates may be withdrawn (c) her application for port clearance may be rejected (d) any of the above. Ibk/SEP 07 6 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 38 The difference between a Class Certificate and a Safety Convention Certificates is that:- (a) A Class Certificate is issued by a private organization while the latter by the Flag State (b) The Class Certificate expires upon changing of Class while the latter has period of validity of generally 5 years (c) For a new ship Special Surveys are required to obtain the Class Certificate and Initial Surveys for Safety Convention Certificates (d) Any of the above 39 The ISM Code requires the master to:- (a) implement the safety and environmental protection policy (b) motivate crew to observe the policy and issue clearly appropriate orders and instructions (c) verify specific requirements are observed (d) all the above 40 The Master knows that the ship has all the relevant certificates and documents by:- (a) requesting the crewing department to report regularly to the Master (b) checking the ship’s file containing the certificates & documents (c) maintaining a list of certificates & documents with their expiry dates (d) checking with the company before each arrival port. 41 The Master’s responsibilities under the ISM Code include:- (a) Comply with Convention regulation requirements (b) Arrange safety meetings, conduct talks and drills (c) Implement company policies, verify SMS requirements, motivate crew, issue instructions, report non conformities and review SMS (d) Ensure that the ship is run smoothly 42 The Master implement company policies and procedures on board by:- (a) posting company policies at various mess-rooms (b) showing video films (c) training, interviews, drills, exercises and education (d) having regular briefings and debriefings 43 The Master verifies that specified requirements are being observed by:- (a) asking questions (b) completing checklists and observing the shipboard activities (c) briefing and de-briefing (d) monitoring and observation Ibk/SEP 07 7 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 44 A shipping company’s Health & Safety policy should be:- (a) secondary to its business commitments (b) equal to its business commitments (c) above its business commitments (d) on par with other policies 45 ISM Code provides procedures:- (a) for reporting, accidents, near misses and non-conformities (b) for identification of potential risks & hazards (c) for corrective action (d) all the above 46 Familiarisation of new personnel can be done by:- (a) watching videos (b) understanding operating manuals (c) safety talks by an officer (d) any or more of the above methods 47 Crewmembers should be able to communicate with each other:- (a) in cargo operations (b) in emergency situations (c) in rescue operations (d) in all shipboard situations 48 Statutory Certificates on board ships are required by:- (a) Classification Society (b) IMO (c) Flag State (d) Any of the above 49 Intermediate Surveys for Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate should be conducted:- (a) within six months of the half way period of the period of validity of the certificate (b) within six months of the second anniversary or third anniversary of the period of validity of the certificate (c) within three months of the half way period of the period of validity of the certificate (b) within three months before or after the second anniversary or third anniversary date of the period of validity of the certificate 50 Most of the survey items required for the issue of the Cargo Ship Safety Construction are covered by:- (a) ILL surveys (b) IOPP surveys (c) Delivery surveys (d) Class surveys Ibk/SEP 07 8 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 51 A useful document for a newly joined officer to check the detailed list of the safety equipment on board is the:- (a) Safety Equipment maintenance record book (b) SOLAS Convention publication (c) Record of Safety Equipment Certificate (d) Fire Control Plan 52 The main statutory documents required to be carried on board a VLCC are:- (a) International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate, Oil Record Book, Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan Manual & Civil Liability Against Oil Pollution Certificate (b) Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate , Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate, Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate, Document of Compliance & Safety Management Certificate (c) International Load Line Certificate , International Tonnage Measurement Certificate & Certificate of Registry & International Ship Security Certificate (d) All of the above 05.04.17 53 The Safety Convention Certificates required to be carried aboard a Passenger ship would include:- (a) Passenger Ship Safety Certificate, Safety Equipment Certificate & Safety Radio Certificate. (b) Passenger Ship Safety Certificate, Passenger Safety Radio Certificate & Passenger Ship Safety Equipment Certificate. (c) Passenger Ship Safety Certificate, Document of Compliance, Safety Management Certificate & International Load Line Certificate. (d) Passenger Ship Safety Certificate, Document of Compliance, Safety Management Certificate, International Ship Security Certificate. 54 International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate need to be carried aboard:- (a) tankers of more than 150 GT and all other ships of more than 300 GT (b) tankers of more than 150 GT and all other ships of more than 400 GT (c) tankers of more than 150 GT and all other ships of more than 500 GT (d) all ships of more than 500 GT 55 Items surveyed for the issue of the International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate are listed in the:- (a) Record of the Construction & Equipment (b) Tanker Operational Manual Ibk/SEP 07 9 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 (c) SOPEP Manual (d) Operation and Equipment Manual 56 International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk is required by the:- (a) IBC Code (b) SOLAS 74 (c) Annex I of Marpol 73/78 (d) Annex II of Marpol 73/78 57 The organizations which will usually offer oil pollution insurance to obtain CLC Certificate are: (a) Lloyd's Underwriters (b) P & I Clubs (c) Association of Marine Underwriters (d) Any of the above 58 The certificate required by the U.S. Oil Pollution Act 1990 to cover oil pollution liability in American waters is : (a) Certificate of Compliance (b) Oil Pollution Insurance Certificate (c) Oil Preparedness Certificate (d) Certificate of Financial Responsibility 59 The CLC Certificate is usually required by the Port Authorities when: (a) entering port (b) departing port (c) operating oil cargo (d) oil pollution occurs 60 The regulations which require the De-ratting and De-ratting Exemption Certificates derive from the: (a) World Health Organization (b) Infectious Disease Act (c) International Maritime Organization (d) Comite' International Maritime Organization 61 De-ratting and De-ratting Exemption Certificates are issued by:- (a) Classification Societies (b) Maritime Port Authorities (c) Port Health Authorities (d) Authorized Surveying Company 62 NT shown in the Certificate of Registry is partly based on the:- (a) earning capacity of the ship (b) moulded volume of the ship Ibk/SEP 07 10 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 (c) gross volume of the ship (d) volume of all non earning spaces 63 The main purpose of the Net Tonnage is for determining the- (a) cargo carrying capacity (b) Panama Canal Tonnage (c) payable port & light dues (d) Registration fees 64 Singapore’s Merchant Shipping (Load Line) Regulations 2000 shall not apply to the following types of ships:- (a) naval ships and fishing vessels (b) non-mechanically propelled wooden ships of primitively built (c) pleasure crafts not engaged in trade (d) any of the above 65 The surveys and inspections required for International Load Line Certificate are: (a) Initial, Annual & Intermediate Surveys (b) Initial, Periodical or Renewal Survey and Annual Inspection (c) Initial, Renewal & Periodical Surveys (d) Initial, Renewal & an additional survey when the occasion arises. 66 The term “wreck” would include:- (a) Jetsam & Flotsam (b) Lagan (c) Derelict (d) any of the above 67 Any person who finds or take possession of an abandoned ship at sea will have to: (a) tow the wreck to the port of destination (b) tow the ship to the nearest port (c) report his findings to the Receiver of Wreck of the nearest port (d) inform the Receiver of Wreck of the port of destination 68 The use of the International Lloyd’s Open Form of Salvage Agreement by the master would facilitate: (a) the salving of his distressed vessel (b) early release of the salved property (c) the rewarding of the salvor (d) the continuation of the voyage 69 A new provision in the LOF provides special compensation:- Ibk/SEP 07 11 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 (a) for providing assistance in preventing or minimizing damage to the environment (b) to persons saving life at sea (c) to salver of wrecks (d) for towing a distressed vessel to port of refuge. 70 Where pilotage is compulsory and his negligence caused an accident, the damage to the ship will be covered by:- (a) Ship owner’s P & I Club (b) Pilot Authorities Insurers (c) Ship owner’s Underwriters (d) Ship owner and Port’s Insurers on equal basis 71 The essential conditions in which a master can be an Agent of Necessity would be: (a) unable to communicate with the Ship Owners (b) the property ( ship & cargo) is in imminent danger (c) Master’s decision/action is in the interest of all the parties involved in the marine adventure (d) any or all the above. 72 The validity of the Singapore’s Voyage Articles of Agreement is:- (a) not exceeding 12 months (b) not exceeding 24 months (c) not exceeding 30 months (d) expired when change of flag. 73 When the master opens the Articles of Agreement on a Singapore ship, he has to ensure that the crew:- (a) is made familiar with the ship’s emergency equipment (b) is paid one month’s advance (c) sign in the “ENG” column (d) certify that they have read and understood the terms and conditions of the AA 74 After opening the Articles of Agreement, the following need to be posted up in a conspicuous place on board the vessel: (a) ENG 2A (b) Form U (c) FRE 13 (d) Copy of the front cover of AA 75 The reference number of every crewmember shown on the Articles of Agreement is the same as shown in the:- (a) the Red Copy of the Articles of Agreement (b) the Official Log Book (c) the Muster List (d) the Red Copy AA & Official Log Book Ibk/SEP 07 12 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 76 When a seaman signs in the “Release” column of the Articles of Agreement upon discharge, it implies that: (a) he releases the ship and ship owner from any claims (b) he releases the Master from any claims (c) the Master releases the discharged from all claims (d) all the above. 77 The general terms and conditions of the Articles of Agreement in accordance with the MSA179, are stipulated:- (a) in the clauses attached to the AA (b) in the Collective Agreement (c) on the back cover of the AA (d) on the front cover of the AA 78 The official log book is returned to MPA when:- (a) it is fully completed (b) it is necessary to provide information about a serious casualty (c) the official log book is closed together with the Articles of Agreement (d) the each voyage is completed. 79 Cargo Record Book and Procedures & Arrangement Manual must be carried aboard:- (a) Liquefied Tankers (b) Bulk Carriers (c) Chemical Tankers (d) Ro-Ro Passenger Ships 80 Included in the “chain register” are certificates of:- (a) Test and Thorough Examination of Lifting Appliances; (b) Test and Thorough Examination of Loose Gear (c) Test and Thorough Examination of Wire Rope (d) All the above 81 Documentation for anchors, cables and accessories aboard cargo ships are regulated by the:- (a) Classification Rules & Regulations for the Construction of Ships (b) Docks Regulations (c) Cargo Ship Safety Construction Regulations (d) Association of Shipbuilders Regulations 82 The testing authority for anchors and cables are:- (a) Competent metallurgist (b) Ship builders (c) Lloyds Surveyors (d) Classification Society Ibk/SEP 07 13 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 83 A time-chartered vessel was given fresh instructions to proceed to a position beyond the geographical limits stipulated in the AA. In order to proceed, the ship owner must obtain approval from the:- (a) Underwriters (b) Classification Society (c) Ship’s crew (d) All the above 84 For death and injury of any crew on board Singapore ships, compensation shall be provided by the following:- (a) International Labour Organisation (b) Singapore’s Organisation of Seamen (c) Merchant Shipping Act 179 (d) Workmen’s Compensation Act 85 When there is a change of officers or ratings aboard Singapore Registered ships, MPA shall be immediately notified by the following: (a) Form ENG2A or 68D (b) Copy of the OLB entry (c) Electronic Mail (d) Company’s Engagement/Discharge Form 86 For deaths of seamen, the particulars should be reported through the use of the following:- (a) Official Log Book & RBD4 (b) MARINE 136 (d) ENG2A (c) Electronic Mail 87 The “Memorandum” used when opening the Articles of Agreement is to certify that all officers and ratings:- (a) have agreed to their monthly wages (b) have agreed to be on board before the ship’s departure (c) have fully understood the terms and conditions of employment (d) have agreed to abide by the regulations on maintaining of discipline on board. 88 All additional clauses which are to be incorporated in the Articles of Agreement must be submitted to MPA for approval:- (a) before the expiry of the current Articles of Agreement (b) on Monday to Friday except public holidays (c) at least two working days before opening the Articles of Agreement (d) within seven days before opening the Articles of Agreement 89 When engaging a foreign seaman aboard a Singapore ship the following must be produced:- (a) a certification that he has undergone proper training in a recognized maritime institution (b) a medical certificate to show his fitness (c) written consent from MPA Ibk/SEP 07 14 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 (d) all the above 90 The MSA 179 regulations for maintaining discipline on board Singapore ships, the following may be imposed by the master:- (a) a fine of not exceeding #50 for the first offence and a fine of not exceeding $100 for any subsequent offence (b) a warning for the first offence and a fine of one day’s pay for any subsequent offence (c) a fine of two days’ pay for the first offence and cancellation of his seaman’s registration card for any subsequent offence (d) a fine of one day’s pay for the first offence and two days’ pay for any subsequent offence. 91 On the expiry of the Articles of Agreement while at sea or overseas, the Master has the following options: (a) obtain approval from the Company and renew the Articles of Agreement (b) obtain approval from MPA and renew the Articles of Agreement (c) renew the Articles of Agreement with the consent of the crew and notify MPA at the earliest (d) obtain approval of MPA and extend the Articles of Agreement 92 With respect to property of deceased seaman the master is required to:- (a) make inventories of the personal effects and full statement of account to be signed by two other ship’s members (b) pack up the personal effects and send to his next of kin as soon a s possible (c) auction off his personal effects and return the proceeds to the next of kin (d) deliver the personal effects to the Agent on arrival port. 93 At a port of refuge, the right to choose the repair contractors will be the:- (a) Ship Owners (b) P & I Club (c) Charterers (d) Underwriters 94 The master shall deal with the disciplinary offence on board:- (a) before arrival at the next port (b) as soon as it comes to his notice (c) within 24 hours of receiving the notice (d) at any convenient time 95 Waybill is a contract of carriage of goods normally used on coastal trade and is: (a) a non-negotiable bill of lading or a cargo receipt (b) a negotiable bill of lading (c) a trans-ocean contract of carriage of the goods (d) a bill of lading issued by the subsequent carrier of the goods Ibk/SEP 07 15 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 96 The document which is issued to cover the entire transport involving different modes of transportation is called:- (a) Through Bill of Lading (b) Combined Transport Bill of Lading (c) Waybill (d) Received for Delivery Bill of Lading 97 The acceptance of ‘letters of indemnity’ for the issue of ‘clean’ bills of lading would jeopardise the interests of:- (a) the banks who advanced the payment (b) the consignees (c) the carrier (d) all the above 98 When the date/time of laytime has expired before the completion of cargo:- (a) the charterer has to pay demurrage to the ship owner (b) the charterer has to pay dispatch to the ship owner (c) the ship owner has to pay demurrage to the charterer (d) the ship owner has to pay dispatch to the charterer 99 It will be to ship owner's advantage if dispatch money is to be paid for ;- (a) all time saved (b) all laytime saved (c) all excepted times (d) working time saved 100 For laytime to commence:- (a) the ship must have arrived at the loading port (b) the ship must be ready in respects to receive the cargo (c) the master must give notice of readiness upon arrival (d) all the above 101 Generally laytime or demurrage shall not count due to:- (a) stoppages due to machinery breakdown (b) time lost awaiting high water to proceed (c) strike, lockout or other labour problems (d) any of the above 102 Paramount clause in a charter party is to: (a) incorporate York Antwerp Rules (b) ensure seaworthiness and cargo worthiness is maintained (c) incorporate Hague-Visby Rules (d) allow the ship to deviate for bunkers 103 A note of protest is:- Ibk/SEP 07 16 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 (a) a statement of facts by the master (b) a statement of events which lead to an accident (c) an Official Log Book entry about an accident (d) a solemn declaration of facts made by the master under oath. 104 The note of protest should be made before:- (a) a Commissioner for Oath (b) a Notary Public (c) a Singapore Consul (d) any of the above 105 A note of protest which also concern cargo damage should be made:- (a) as soon as possible after arrival port (b) within 24 hours of arrival port (c) before breaking bulk (d) any of the above 106 The master would reserve the right to extend note of protest when:- (a) the ship is seriously damaged (b) the damage is due to heavy weather (c) the cargo is also seriously damaged (d) the full extent of the damage or loss cannot be ascertained when noting the first protest 107 Under STCW 95, a port state control inspector could also:- (a) check the ship's certificates, record books and manuals (b) check the ship's LSA and FFA (c) check the ship's pollution prevention equipment (d) assess the proficiency of the crew (e) Any or all of the above. 108 Sometime in December, a bulk carrier is about to load full cargo of mineral ores in a tropical port bound for North Japan. The voyage will pass through 4 days tropical, 3 days summer and 2 days winter zone. Not to be overloaded on arrival winter zone:- (a) she can load to tropical deadweight minus 7 days total consumption of fuel, water and stores (b) she can load to summer deadweight plus 3 days total consumption of fuel, water and stores (c) she can load to winter deadweight plus 7 days total consumption of fuel, water and stores (d) she can load to tropical deadweight minus 9 days total consumption of furl, water and stores 109 Common law warranties would include the following: (a) vessel should be seaworthy (b) vessel should proceed with reasonable dispatch Ibk/SEP 07 17 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 (c) vessel should not deviate unjustifiably (d) all the above. 110 At common law justifiable deviation constitute: (a) saving of life (b) saving of life and/or property (c) saving of life, property and environment (d) any reasonable deviation 111 Justifiable Deviation in Contracts of Affreightment and Marine Insurance constitute:- (a) saving of life (b) saving of life and/or property (c) saving of life, property and environment (d) saving of life, property and for any reasonable deviation 112 A voyage charterer may cancel the charter owing to the following condition:- (a) the vessel has not arrived before the cancelling date (b) the vessel’s holds/tanks are not cleaned enough to receive the cargo (c) the cargo carrying capacities could not receive the agreed quantity (d) any or combination of the above. 113 A vessel might be judged unseaworthy by the court under the following circumstances:- (a) vessel did not have valid Statutory and Class certificates (b) ventilation and refrigerating system of the cargo spaces was defective (c) vessel did not have proper and uncorrected charts for the voyage (d) any or all of the above. 114 Common law maritime lien include: (a) unpaid wages to seamen (b) unpaid freight to carrier (c) unpaid award to salver (d) any of the above. 115 The Statute Law of Singapore which govern the provisions of the Articles of Agreement include: (a) Merchant Shipping Act 179 (b) Workmen’s Compensation Act (c) Immigration Act (d) all the above 116 Maintaining health & hygiene on board ships is subject to the regulations of : (a) the World Health Organisation and Infectious Disease Act of Singapore (b) the Maritime Health Organisation (c) the Local Health Authorities (d) the Director General of World Health Organisation Ibk/SEP 07 18 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 117 For discharging of refuse, garbage, wastes, effluents, plastics and dangerous pollutants from ships into Singapore waters the master, the owner and the agent of the ship shall each be guilty of an offence and (a) shall each be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year or to both. (b) shall each be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both. (c) shall each be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both. (d) shall each be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year or to both 118 For failing to carry an oil record book or cargo record book the owner, the agent or the master of that ship shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable (a) on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000. (b) on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 (c) on conviction to a fine not exceeding $15,000 (d) on conviction to a fine not exceeding $20,000 119 In a voyage charter, ship owner will be liable for:- (a) maintenance, insurance, machinery breakdowns & supplies (b) bunkers, fresh water, provisions and spare parts (c) port charges, pilotage and berthing charges (c) all the above 120 In a time charter, charterer will be liable for: (a) fresh water, provisions & spare parts (b) bunkers, diesel and lubricating oil (c) port, berthing & pilotage charges (d) cargo related charges and tank cleaning expenses 121 Sue and Labour Clause in marine insurance contract requires that: (a) the assured's servants, master and crew are obliged to avert or minimize the loss of the ship (b) the assured's servants, master and crew have the right to jettison cargo for the benefit of all the parties (c) the assured's servants, master and crew have the option to salve other vessel in distress (d) the assured's servants, master and crew are obliged to avert or minimize the loss of the ship and its cargo 122 Losses or claims which are excluded from the marine insurance contract are: (a) third party claims on oil pollution, cargo damage or crew injury (b) general average claims on hull damage (c) particular charges (d) particular average losses Ibk/SEP 07 19 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 123 As a result of a collision the carrier is indemnified by the cargo owner from liability for cargo damage under: (a) Both to Blame Collision Clause in the Marine Insurance Contract (b) Running Down Clause in the Marine Insurance Contract (c) Paramount Clause in the Bill of Lading and/or Charter Party Contract (d) Both to Blame Collision Clause in the Bill of Lading and/or Charter Party Contract 124 Following allegation of oil pollution, defences that the master can put up could include: (a) the pollution was due to the act of trying to save life and/or property (b) the accident which led to the oil pollution was due to Act of God (c) the accident which led to the oil pollution was beyond the master's control (d) any of the above 125 General Average losses or expenditure could include: (a) dry docking expenses to repair bottom damage due to grounding (b) repairs carried out to the windlass due to collision (c) salvage and port of refuge expenses to repair hull and machinery damage due to engine room explosion (d) unload damaged cargo due to fire 126 To obtain the DOC the following applies: (a) the Company applies to the Class for ISM Certification followed by Class assessment of the SMS ashore and aboard before the Company is issued with the DOC (b) the Company will have to obtain the SMC before applying for the DOC from the Class (c) the Company will have to ensure that the ship is seaworthy before applying for the DOC from the Class (d) the Company will have to ensure that the ship possesses all the statutory certificates 127 The SMC can only be issued when (a) the Company has a DOC (b) the ship is in Class recognized by the Administration (c) the ship has all the valid statutory certificates (d) all the above 128 To maintain the validity of the DOC the following is required: (a) periodical verification of the safety management to be carried out within 6 months of the half way period of validity of the DOC (b) an intermediate safety management audit to be carried out between the 2 nd and 3rd anniversary dates of issue of the DOC (c) a safety management audit to be carried out at least twice during the period of validity of the DOC (d) periodical safety management audits to be carried out within 3 months before or after each anniversary date of the DOC Ibk/SEP 07 20 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 129 Under the ISM Code the company is required to ensure that personnel involved in the SMS have an adequate knowledge of:- (a) the various Convention regulations (b) the MSA 179 (c) the SOLAS emergency equipment & procedures (d) the relevant rules, regulations, codes and guidelines 130 Under the ISM Code the requirement in relation to training of personnel:- (a) the Master is to provide proper training for all the shipboard personnel (b) the Training Institution is to conduct relevant courses for newly joined crew (c) the Company should conduct regular seminars for all personnel (d) the Company should establish and maintain procedures for training of all personnel in support of the SMS 131 “Issuing orders in a clear and simple manner” would usually mean: (a) Writing clear safety instructions on the notice boards (b) Writing clear warning signs of potential hazards (c) Writing clear instructions in the Master’s Standing Orders and Bridge Night Order Books (d) all the above 132 The objectives of the ISM Code are to: (a) ensure safety at sea, prevention of human injury or loss of life (b) damage to property (c) damage to marine environment (d) all the above 133 The differences between the ISO 9002 and ISM Code are: (a) ISO 9002 applies to quality assurance of services whereas ISM applies to safety at sea and pollution prevention (b) ISO 9002 applies to the contractual relationship between a supplier and his customer whereas ISM applies to ship management and shipboard operations (c) ISO 9002 is voluntary for a Company whereas ISM is mandatory (d) all the above 134 The main difference between ISM Code and ship classification is:- (a) ISM Code is about safe practices aboard ships in accordance with SOLAS requirements and Class is about proper construction of the ship in accordance with Class Society Rules (b) ISM Code is mandatory whereas Class is voluntary (c) ISM Code is about the safe operation of the ship and pollution prevention under the Company's Safety Management System and Class is about the Ibk/SEP 07 21 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 structural strength of the ship and reliability of equipment under the Class Society Rules. (d) ISM Code is a code of safe working practices and Class is the code for the construction and equipment of ships 135 Safety Management System is:- (a) a system of checklists for the personnel to follow to avoid accidents (b) a quality management system (c) a system to safeguard against all potential risks (d) a structured and documented system for effective implementation of the safety and environmental protection policy 136 Safety Management audits aboard Singapore ships are carried out by: (a) MPA surveyors (b) Independent Surveyors (c) Authorized Classification Societies (d) any of the above 137 ISM Code internal auditor would check the following: (a) ISM manuals and corrections to the manuals (b) records, checklists, files , log books and reports (c) safety drills and exercises carried out (d) all the above 138 A port is considered unsafe if:- (a) the ship must wait for the next high water to proceed inwards (b) the port is ice-bound (c) the port is experiencing civil strife and commotion (d) any of the above 139 As a result of a collision, crew injury is claimable:- (a) from ship's Hull Underwriter (b) from ship's P&I Club (c) against another ship for its portion of blame (d) against another ship for its portion of blame and the remaining from ship's P&I Club 140 The purpose of the New Jason Clause in Bill of Lading contract is:- (a) to enable the ship owner to claim salvage expenses from the Hull Underwriter (b) to enable the ship owner to claim general average contribution from cargo owners as a result of an accident (c) to enable the ship owner to claim general average contribution from cargo owners as a result of an accident even if it was due to the ship's negligence (d) to enable the ship owner to claim general average contribution from cargo owners as a result of an accident even if it was due to the ship's negligence especially when the ship is trading with the US. Ibk/SEP 07 22 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 141 Under the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims, 1976, a ship owner is not entitled to limit his liability if it is proved that the loss resulted from: (a) an intentional act to save the life and/or property (b) a negligent act (c) a salvage act of minimising threat to the environment (d) an act of towing a stranded vessel. 142 The 1992 International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage is supplemented by: (a) Marpol 73/78 (b) Oil Pollution Act 90 (c) Prevention of Pollution of the Sea Act 1990 (d) International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund 1992 143 The 1992 Fund Compensation are financed by contributions from: (a) Governments of the Member States (b) Exporters of crude oil or heavy oil from Member States (c) Individuals of Member States who have received in excess of 150,000 tonnes of crude oil or heavy oil in the relevant calendar year (d) taxes paid by oil consumers of Member States 144 The 1992 Fund Convention provides compensation for victims when: (a) funds from the Underwriters inadequate (b) compensation under the Civil Liability Convention is inadequate (c) funds from the P&I Club is inadequate (d) no liability is imposed on any party. 145 Under the Civil Liability Conventions the shipowner is exempt from liability if he proves that the damage was caused by:- (a) act of war or hostilities (b) wilful act of third party (c) negligence of ports in maintaining lights or other navigational marks (d) any of the above. 146 Enforced on 1 July 2004 the new chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 74 along with the adoption of the ISPS Code is called:- (a) “Safety Measures for Ship-Port Security” (b) “Safety Measures for Port Facilities” (c) “Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Security” (d) “Special Measures to Enhance Ship-Port Security” 147 The ISPS Code does not apply to: (a) passenger ships, including high speed passenger craft (b) warships and Government owned ships used for non-commercial purposes (c) cargo ships, including high-speed craft of 500 gross tonnage and above Ibk/SEP 07 23 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 (d) mobile offshore drilling units 148 The obligations of the Administration in enhancing maritime security would include:- (a) to receive, verify and approve Ship Security Plans based on Ship Security Assessment (b) to issue an International Ship Security Certificate to a relevant Singapore ship (c) to establish appropriate security measures in respect of fixed and floating platforms (d) all the above 149 Under the ISPS Code, the Security Level 3 means: (a) moderate degree that the threat information is credible (b) additional protective measures are to be maintained (c) further specific security measures are to be maintained (d) minimum protective security measures are to be maintained at all times 150 The ISPS Code recognizes that the:- (a) Port is ultimately responsible for the safety and security of the ship (b) Company is primarily responsible for the safety and security of the ship while in port (c) Master has to receive instructions from the Port in ensuring safety and security of the ship (d) Master is ultimately responsible for the safety and security of his ship. 151 The ISPS Code requires the Company to: (a) designate and train a Company Security Officer (b) designate and train a Ship Security Officer (c) submit Ship Security Assessment and Ship Security Plan to the Administration (d) all the above 152 Marine Insurance is acquired by the ship owner for the following reasons: (a) to provide financial coverage for damage to ship’s hull and machinery (b) to cover total loss of the ship and/or third party’s claims for collision damage (c) to allow assured to continue with the ship owning business (d) all the above 153 “Barratry” in marine insurance means: (a) the act of piracy by the master and crew of the ship (b) the act of mutiny by the crew of the ship (c) the fraudulent and unlawful act of the master or crew that prejudice the ship owner (d) the heroic act of the master or crew in averting loss of the ship 154 Protection and Indemnity Clubs are:- (a) ship owners’ mutual assurance clubs (b) charterers’ mutual assurance clubs (c) cargo owners’ mutual assurance clubs (d) consignees’ mutual assurance clubs Ibk/SEP 07 24 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 155 Notice of Abandonment is given by the:- (a) insurer to the assured (b) assured to the insurer (c) insurer to the port authority (d) master to the port authority 156 Intention to give Notice of Abandonment is when: (a) there is serious partial loss (b) there is actual total loss (c) there is constructive total loss (d) there is potential total loss 157 A marine insurance contract is concluded when:- (a) a policy is issued (b) a certification letter is received from the underwriters (c) the premium has been settled (d) a cover note has been issued 158 Salvage charges is:- (a) recoverable from all the parties who benefited from the salvage services. (b) recoverable from the insurer when there is no third party interest in the maritime adventure. (c) recoverable from P&I Club. (d) recoverable from the Hull Underwriter (e) (a) or (b) 159 A vessel run aground in stormy weather and is in danger of breaking up. Which of the following will be recoverable under general average? (a) lightering expenses for part of the cargo (b) machinery damaged in the act of re-floating the ship (c) salvage services for re-floating and towing (d) all the above. 160 P&I Club covers:- (a) cargo claims (b) wharf damage (c) personnel injury (d) all the above 161 As a result of a collision, P&I Club normally covers:- (a) 25% of ship owner’s liability to the other ship’s damage (b) 100% of ship owner’s liability to cargo damage of the other ship (c) 100% of ship owner’s liability to crew injury on the other ship (d) all of the above. 162 A marine policy acquired by a person who has no insurable interest in the marine adventure is considered to be:- (a) an “honour” policy Ibk/SEP 07 25 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 (b) a gaming or wagering policy (c) an unvalued policy (d) a void policy 163 The contract of the carriage of goods by sea will be in the form of a: (a) charter-party (b) bill of lading (c) hire agreement 164 The contract of carriage of goods by sea will be between: (d) charterer and shipowner (e) carrier and agent (f) carrier and shipper 165 common carrier is obliged to transport goods by sea: (a) belonging to the charterer (b) belonging to the government (c) belonging to any person 166 A ship which operates like a common carrier is normally engaged in : (a) tramping (b) coasting (c) fixed route 166. A forwarding agent undertakes to: (a) arrange transportation of the goods to the destination (b) prepare documentation for the transportation of the goods (c) arrange insurance coverage for the goods (d) all the above 167 At the port of destination the party who is entitled to take delivery of the cargo on producing the Bill of Lading will be the: (a) shipper (b) consignee (c) consignor 168 The Bill of Lading is governed by the rules contained in the: (a) STCW (b) MSA (c) COGSA 168 The on-hire survey before the commencement of a charter is to determine: (a) the condition of the vessel (b) the fuel remaining on board Ibk/SEP 07 26 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 (c) the cargo equipment of the vessel (d) all the above 169 Notice of Readiness is the certification by the Master of the time that: (a) the ship is ready to load (b) the ship has arrived at the port (c) the ship is ready to leave port 170 Lay days are: (a) the number of days that the voyage should take (b) the number of days that the ship can wait at the anchorage (c) the number of days allowed for the charterer to work cargo 171 Demurrage is to be paid by: (a) the shipowner to the charterer (b) the shipowner to the shipper (c) the charterer to the shipowner 172 The hire period is claimed by: (a) the charterer against the ship owner (b) the charterer against the cargo owner (c) the shipowner against the charterer 173 General average act is intentionally and reasonably carried out by the Master for the benefit: (a) of the charterer (b) of the shipowner (c) of the cargo owner (d) all the above 174 Under the Combined Transport Bill of Lading: (a) the principal undertakes to arrange transportation of the goods by sea from the loading to discharging port (b) the principal undertakes to deliver the cargo from original place of acceptance to the destination through different modes of transport (c) the principal undertakes to arrange transportation of the goods by sea and rail only 175 The term “res” used in maritime lien refers to: (a) the “thing” or ship (b) the asset belonging to the shipowner (c) the cargo carried on board the ship. 176 Mareva Injunction is the Court’s order for the purpose of: (a) allowing the plaintiff to seize the assets of the defendant Ibk/SEP 07 27 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 (b) preventing the defendant from removing his assets and dissipating them (c) arresting the ships belonging to the defendant 177 In a voyage charter party normally the payment to the shipowner will be based on: (a) the tonnage of the ship (b) the contracted quantity of cargo loaded (c) the volume of cargo loaded 178 All the information about the cargo loaded will be transferred into the Bill of Lading from the: (a) the Agent’s record (b) the Master’s log book (c) the Mate’s receipt 179 In a breach of warranty, the injured party may: (a) discharge the contract (b) discharge the contract and also sue for damages (c) sue for damages but must continue with the contract 180 Which of the following is not a legal part of an agent’s duty: (a) to obey his principal’s legitimate instructions (b) to exercise due care and skill, on his principal’s behalf (c) to disclose confidential information to others about his principal. 181 The rules and regulations for specified purposes made by Ministers or persons or bodies which are conferred powers to do so by Acts of Parliament. (a) Parliamentary Legislation (b) Ministerial Legislation (c) Subsidiary Legislation (d) Statutory Legislation 182 Customs and usages which have a force of law are known as:- (a) Personal Law (b) Common Law (c) Equity Law (d) Cultural Law 183 An agent is in Breach of Warranty of Authority in circumstances when he did not have authority to contract, but contracted on behalf of his principal claiming to have had: (a) Apparent Authority to contract for his principal (b) Usual Authority to contract for his principal (c) Full Authority to contract for his principal (d) None of the above Ibk/SEP 07 28 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 184 An agent that has been employed by a principal to act for a particular transaction is a: (a) General Agent (b) Universal Agent (c) Special Agent (d) Del Credere Agent 185 The documents listed below are required for registration of a Singapore Ship, in accordance with the Singapore Merchant Shipping Act. Arrange the documents in the proper sequence in the space provided below to show the procedure of obtaining a Certificate of Registry. (a) Certificate of Registry; (b) Application for ship's name; (c) Appointment of agent; (d) Certified Carving & Marking Note; (e) Evidence of ownership; (f) Evidence of seaworthiness; (g) Carving & Marking note; (h) Application for ship's signals letters & confirmation of installation of radio equipment; (i) Registration fees/Tonnage fees; (j) Engine Particulars. (5 marks) (a) __________________________ (b) ______________________ (c) __________________________ (d) ______________________ (e) __________________________ (f) ______________________ (g) __________________________ (h) ______________________ (i) __________________________ (j) _______________________ 186 List two main reasons why ship owners register their ships under Flags of Convenience. 1 ______________________________________________________________ 2 _______________________________________________________________ 187 List the four main technical committees of IMO which report to the Council and carry out the work of IMO. Ibk/SEP 07 29 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 1 ___________________________ 2 ____________________________ 3 ____________________________ 4 ____________________________ 188 Name the Committee in which conventions, codes and amendments are thrashed out and agreed upon before submission to the Assembly for formal approval. 189 Ship A collides with ship B. Both vessels suffer damage, the damage is caused to the cargoes carried by both, and that ship A is solely to blame. (a) ship A will be liable to ship B for the cost of making good the damage to B. (b) ship A will be liable for the damage to the cargo in ship B. (c) ship A will not be liable for the damage to the cargo on board (d) ship A on account of COGSA. (e) all of the above. 190 Ship A collides with ship B. It was impossible to establish whose fault it was. Ship A suffers hull damage of $50,000 and ship B's hull damage was $80,000. (a). A pays B $30,000 (b) each ship pays for its own damage (c). A pays B $15,000 (d) none of the above 191 "Inevitable accident" means that: (a) both vessels are to blame (b). impossible to establish the proportion (c). one vessel is solely to blame (d). neither vessel is to blame 192 The Maritime Conventions Act 1911 abolished the "statutory presumption Ibk/SEP 07 30 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 of fault". Under the present law apportionment of fault is divided based on the evidence of the case. Thus if A collides with B and A is 75% to blame, B's liability would be limited to: (a) the damage suffered by A (b) 50% of the damage suffered by A (c). up to the value of ship B (d). 25% of the damage suffered by ship A 193 Speed and consumption clause is normally found in: (a) time charter party (b). voyage charter party (c). bareboat charter party (d) all of the above 194 State clearly how does the Hague-Visby Rule modify the Common Law right to deviate to save lives? ______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 195 List Five entries that must be recorded in the Oil Record Book 196 Circle the two purposes of the Fund Convention: (a) To supplement the limited funds constituted under the Civil Liability Convention. (b) To supplement the limited funds constituted under TOVALOP. (c) To indemnify Tanker owners who have become liable under CLC for at least part of their CLC liabilities. (d). To supplement the limited funds constituted under CRYSTAL (Contract regarding an Interim Supplement to Tanker Liability for Oil Pollution Damage) 196 State the Master's role as Agent or Representative of the Owner with regard to: (a) Authority to bind ship owner into contracts: 197 The fine for disposal or discharge of refuse, garbage, waste matter, trade affluent, plastic or marine pollutant in packaged form, from a ship into Singapore waters is an offence which on conviction is liable to a fine not exceeding S$ 10,000.00/= (a) (b) (c) Ibk/SEP 07 31 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 (d) 198 The Master has the authority to bind his owners by entering into contracts on reasonable terms for ancillary services. However, he must have the best interest of the owners in mind and must act within his: (a) Implied authority (b) Express authority (c) Actual authority (d) a&b (e) all of the above 199 Do you think in these modern times of sophisticated instant communication that a Master of a ship in distress should be obliged to check with his owners, if humanly possible, before accepting an offer of assistance in the nature of salvage. ---- No need to ask to owner 200 Common law exceptions would include: (a) Save life, property and environment (b) Deviation to load bunkers (c) Jettison to save ship, property and lives on board (d) Deviation to land a dead seaman 201 The concept of ship owner’s right of limitation of liability is: (a) to encourage ship owners to continue with their shipping business (b) to ensure ship owners maintain seaworthiness of their ships (c) to take up marine insurance contract (d) to encourage ship owners to charter out their ships 202 IMO’s convention regulations can only be enforced in any country when: (a) the country has ratified the convention and passed a law to give its effect (b) majority of the member states have ratified the convention (c) a date has been specified to enforce the convention internationally (d) sufficient countries owning more than 50% of the world’s fleet have ratified the convention 203 The Lloyd’s Open Form of Salvage Agreement has to be signed: (a) before the salvage services begin (b) immediately after the salvage services have been performed (c) when instructed by the owners of the salving and salvor’s ships (d) usually after the salvage operations have been successfully performed 204 When a master has found of several laden containers floating in coastal waters: (a) he can take possession and deliver them at the next port of destination (b) he can preserve them and distribute the proceeds amongst all on board (c) he shall report to the Receiver of Wreck of the Coastal State and act upon their instructions (d) he shall report to the owners for them to deal with the ensuing claims Ibk/SEP 07 32 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 204 State five criteria that will be taken into consideration when fixing the salvage award. 205 Special Compensation for salvage operations in preventing or minimizing damage to the environment: (a) 30% of the expenses incurred by the salvor (b) 100% (c) salvage award criteria (d) how much oil has been spilled 206 Accidents affecting third parties under tow: (a) owners of the tow are exempted from liability (b) tug will claim against third party, if not covered by its insurers (c) both will share the liability (d) tug owners are indemnified against third party claims 207 Port State Control is: (a) ensure ships maintain and/or safety standards 208 List five training records on board that the master maintain: Familiarisation Checklist for Newly Joined Crew Emergency Drills Record Annual Drill Log Training and Performance Record Ship and Shore Drill Record Special Training by Shore Staff Training Video – Viewing Records SMS Training Shipboard Management Meeting 209 Usually the deficiencies stated in the non-conformity reports should be remedied and closed within ____________ from the audit date: (a) one month (b) three months (c) six months (d) one year 210 State five check lists/record that a tanker chief officer should maintain: Enclosed space entry permit Hot and Cold Work Permit Tank Cleaning and Gas Freeing Record IGS Condition on Deck IGS Operation Log COW Log COW Checklist Discharging and COW Plan Working Aloft and Overside Ibk/SEP 07 33 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 Safety Officer Inspection Checklist P’room Entry Checklist Tanker Vessel’s Checklist Pre-Arrival Terminal 211 State five records/files that a 2nd/3rd Officer should maintain: Passage Plan Checklist & Way Point Plan Bridge Checklists for Arr/Dep Bridge Inventories Chart Correction Log Company’s and Shipping Circulars/Notices Weather reports Medical Records Hand over/Take over Reports GMDSS Radio Log book 212 Your vessel “MT POLY” under voyage charter arrived at the fairway buoy at 0100 hours local mean time 18 Nov 2005 and was cleared by health and customs at 0800 hours before she was moored alongside at 1100 hours on the same day for loading. As the master of the vessel above write a notice of readiness as follows: “______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ “ 213 In determining the time for demurrage or despatch, state at least five important information that need to be specified in the lay time statement and/or statement of facts. --- comm. Of lay time & compl of lay time -dispatch 214 While approaching berth under pilotage, your fully loaded ship was badly hit by the mooring tug. After your vessel was securely alongside you inspected the ship’s side and found no visible damage. As the master write a simple “note of protest”. 215 After completion of loading a full cargo of crude oil, the chief officer reported that there is some amount of water found in the cargo tanks. As the master write a simple letter of protest. 216 State at least five types of ISPS drills that should be conducted and reported: Action on bomb threat Action when a bomb exploded Ibk/SEP 07 34 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 Action on finding a suspicious device or package Evacuation of ship Action on a suspect vessel approaching the ship Action on stowaway Searches after leaving port Search Plan Procedure Establish a search plan Response to hijacking or hostile boarding Action in event or anticipation of military action. 217 Types of NCR 218 Types of near miss reports. 219 The usual company’s policy on drug and alcohol testing requirement of the crew. Prior to joining vessel Unannounced random testing to be conducted for selected crewmembers Where cause exists to suspect alcohol and drug abuses Post incidence testing to be carried out for any incident, which endangers life or safe operation of ship and risk environmental pollution. The company may also conduct unannounced searches for drugs and alcohol on Company operated vessels. Consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited within 4 hours prior and during the watches and duties. Random checks by master and chief engineer on the inventory of beer possessed by crewmembers 220 In a voyage charter, ship owner will be liable for:- (a) maintenance, insurance, machinery breakdowns & supplies (b) bunkers, fresh water, provisions and spare parts (c) port charges, pilotage and berthing charges (d) all the above 221 The SMC can only be issued when (a) the Company has a DOC (b) the ship is in Class recognized by the Administration (c) the ship has all the valid statutory certificates 222 ISM Code internal auditor would check the following: (a) ISM manuals and corrections to the manuals (b) records, checklists, files , log books and reports Ibk/SEP 07 35 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 (c) safety drills and exercises carried out 223 Marine Insurance is acquired by the ship owner for the following reasons: (a) to provide financial coverage for damage to ship’s hull and machinery (b) to cover total loss of the ship and/or third party’s claims for collision damage (c) to allow the assured to continue with the ship owning business (d) all of the above 224 The use of the International Lloyd’s Open Form of Salvage Agreement by the master facilitate: - the salving of his distressed vessel - early release of the salved property - the rewarding of the salvor - the continuation of the voyage - 'No cure – no pay' basis - Competent Arbitrators decide on the salvage award 225 Master’s role when pilot is on board Follow pilot’s advice in view of his specialised local knowledge/skill Facilitate pilot to carry out his duties – officers and crew to provide whatever assistance necessary Monitor navigation/manoeuvring closely & counteract any unsafe action of pilot Should assume charge if found the pilot to be incapable for being drunk or ill or disoriented Sources of all info about the port and approaches readily available Comply with Int. and Local Collision Reg. 226 SCOPIC Clause in LOF 2000? About special compensation to a salvor who has carried out salvage operations in respect of a vessel which by itself or its cargo threatened damage to the environment 227 In cases of exceptional circumstance just before a vessel’s departure, the vessel may be allowed to leave port even when: (a) a person from either the deck or engine department or two persons one from each department has/have to be signed off (b) the Master or the Chief Engineer has to be signed off; (c) the Engineer Officer and a Cadet Engineer have to be signed off (d) the 2nd Officer and Deck Cadet have to be signed off. 228 When a ship has stowaway(s) on board on arrival port, it is normally required that: (a) the Master is to ensure that the stowaways do not go ashore in that port Ibk/SEP 07 36 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 (b) the Ship Owner is to provide a security bond to the Port and not allowing the stowaways to step ashore (c) the stowaways will be handed over to their Country’s Embassy or Consul (d) the stowaways need to be surrendered to the local police 228 When a ship is alleged to have caused oil pollution, the Master could disclaim liability by providing five possible defences, namely: (a) _________________________________________________________ (b) _________________________________________________________ (c) _________________________________________________________ (d) _________________________________________________________ (e) _________________________________________________________ 229 For investigation on oil pollution, the Master of the alleged ship should provide as required by the Prevention of the Pollution of the Sea Act 1990, the following documents: (a) ___________________________________________________________ (b) ___________________________________________________________ (c) ___________________________________________________________ 229 For a newly joined Chief Officer to know about the requirements of Marpol which apply aboard his tanker, the following document could be referred to: (a) International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate (b) Record for the Construction and Equipment of the IOPP Certicicate (c) Chief Officer Audit Checklist (d) 230 For a VLCC to operate in a USA port, the Ship Owner must abide by the following requirements: (a) provide a financial security in case of oil pollution (b) engage a local contractor to standby in case of oil pollution (c) the tanker must have a double-hull (d) all the above 231 Time on demurrage: (a) should also include the delayed time to repair the engines before departure berth (b) do not include the time waiting for the remaining cargo (c) is the total time from the expiry of lay time to completion of cargo excluding Sundays and Public Holidays (d) is the total time from the expiry of lay time to completion of cargo including stoppages, Sundays and Public Holidays 232 In a voyage charter Ship Owners would benefit from the following term: (a) lay time is to commence when vessel has cleared quarantine (b) lay time is to commence when vessel has been securely moored (c) lay time is to commence when vessel has arrived at the fairway buoy (d) lay time is to commence when the pilot is on board 233 Time on dispatch is counted: Ibk/SEP 07 37 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 (a) only when time has been saved (b) from the completion of cargo to the expiry of lay time (c) for lay time saved after the completion of cargo (d) (b) or (c) 234 The seasonal freeboard particulars of the ship need to be shown in: (a) the Articles of Agreement (b) Official Log Book (c) the International Load Line Certificate (d) all the above 235 State five conditions for a port to be safe for entry: (a) _____________________________________________________ (b) _____________________________________________________ (c) _____________________________________________________ (d) _____________________________________________________ (e) _____________________________________________________. 236 When assigned to activate a laid up ship as the Ship Master, state five main responsibilities you have to carry out. (a) __________________________________________________________ (b) __________________________________________________________ (c) __________________________________________________________ (d) __________________________________________________________ (e) __________________________________________________________ 237 At Yokohama, a vessel has on board 660 tons of fuel & 220 tons of fresh water sufficient for the 8-day voyage to Singapore, passing through 4 days of summer before she arrives at the tropical zone. Her daily consumption of fuel is 60 tons and fresh water 20 tons. The summer deadweight is 15500 tonnes while her tropical deadweight is 16000 tonnes. On the space provided show the amount of cargo she can load at Yokohama. 238 Laytime calculation: The ship has finished loading at 1600 hrs Fri 10th. The laytime expires on Tue 1200 hrs 14. The demurrage rate was $20000/= per day and dispatch half the demurrage rate, payable for laytime saved. On the space provided show the amount payable to the charterer or shipowner. 239 Where pilotage is compulsory and his negligence caused damage to the wharf, the claims will be covered by:- (a) Ship owner’s P & I Club (b) Pilot Authorities Insurers (c) Ship owner’s Underwriters (d) Ship owner and Port’s Insurers on equal basis Ibk/SEP 07 38 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 240 Where salvage services are rendered in saving life, the award payable to the salvor: (a) will be a reasonable amount based on the ship and property saved; (b) will be in the form of Certificate of Award issued by IMO (c) will be out of a Consolidated Fund if there is insufficient fund from the proceeds of the property salved; (d) will be a token sum from the next of kin. 241 Port State Control inspections are conducted in Singapore waters on: (a) on any flagged ships (b) on foreign-flagged ships (c) on Singapore-flagged ships (d) black-listed ships 242 Flag State Control inspections (a) on any flagged ships (b) on foreign-flagged ships (c) on Singapore-flagged ships (d) black-listed ships 243 The Registrar of Singapore Ships may provisionally register a ship and grant a provisional certificate of registry if the application for registration is not accompanied by the following document(s): (a) document of title (b) evidence of cancellation of nay foreign registry (c) permanent tonnage certificate (d) any of the documents above or other such other document required by the Registrar 244 The complaints that seamen can make to the master: Provisions or water Master or any other seaman Conditions on board the ship Allotment not received by the next of kin Unseaworthy state of ship 245 State five excuses for deviation or delay under the Marine Insurance Act: (a) where authorised by any special term in the policy (b) where caused by circumstances beyond the control of the master and his employer (c) where reasonably necessary in order to comply with an express or implied warranty Ibk/SEP 07 39 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 (d) where reasonably necessary for the safety of the ship or subject matter insured (e) for the purpose of saving human life, or aiding a ship in distress where human life may be in danger (f) where reasonably necessary for the purpose of obtaining medical or surgical aid for any person on board the ship; or (g) where caused by the barratrous conduct of the master or crew, if barratry be one of the perils insured against. 246 Where there is dispute about the amount payable to a seaman and which does not exceed $5000 wages, the seaman and ship owner may have it resolved by: (a) a court of law (b) the Union (c) the Director, Shipping Division of MPA (d) arbitration 247 Where a ship is improperly detained in consequence of any complaint, the costs or compensation payable to the ship owner will have to be borne by: (a) the Port Authority (b) the complainant(s) (c) the ship owner’s P&I Club (d) the Seamen’s Union 248 The High Court may remove the master of any ship within the jurisdiction of the Court following application of the following: (a) the ship owner or his agent (b) any certificated mate or engineer (c) one-third or more of the ship’s crew (d) any of the above 249 Describe briefly the General Average claims with respect to: (a) losses and sacrifices involved in the common maritime adventure; and (b) expenses incurred for the common benefit to safely complete the voyage. 250 State five examples of General Average expenses incurred in a Port of Refuge: _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _________________________________. 251 State five examples of damages which allowed as General Average: Ibk/SEP 07 40 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _________________________________. 252 Give five examples of Particular Average losses or damage: _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________. 253 Marine Insurance contracts are based strictly on: (a) good faith (b) disclosure of material facts (c) strict compliance of the Class and Convention regulations (d) any of them (e) all of the above. 254 State the documents required for arrival Singapore: _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ________. 255 After receiving the port clearance from the Port Master, the ship should leave Singapore: (a) within 24 hours, if not, the Master shall return the port clearance within 6 hours after the expiry of the 24 hours, and if so required, obtain a fresh port clearance; Ibk/SEP 07 41 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 (b) within 24 hours, if not, the Master shall return the port clearance within 8 hours after the expiry of the 24 hours, and if so required, obtain a fresh port clearance; (c) within 48 hours, if not, the Master shall return the port clearance within 6 hours after the expiry of the 48 hours, and if so required, obtain a fresh port clearance; (d) within 48 hours, if not, the Master shall return the port clearance within 12 hours after the expiry of the 48 hours, and if so required, obtain a fresh port clearance; 256 Application for the Singapore’s Certificate of Registry on a prescribed form must be submitted together: with the declaration of ownership, document of title, evidence of the cancellation of any foreign registry, ship’s tonnage certificate, a certificate specifying the ship’s build evidence of seaworthiness; and such other document relating to the ship as the Registrar may require. 257 State some of the maritime perils consequent on, or incidental to, the navigation of the sea: fire, war perils, pirates, rovers, thieves, captures, seizures, restraints, and detainments of princes and peoples, jettisons, barratry, 258 According to the Marine Insurance Act, the assured must disclose to the insurer every material circumstance which is known to the assured, failing which, the insurer may avoid the contract. Which of the following circumstances that the assured need to disclose? (a) the ship is intending to go into a war zone area; (b) the ship will be experiencing strong North East monsoon winds during the Northern Winter months; (c) the ship will be engaging a multi-national crew; (d) the ship has run aground on the way to a river port. 259 According to the Marine Insurance Act, the assured must disclose to the insurer every material circumstance which is known to the assured, failing which, the insurer may avoid the contract. Which of the following circumstances that the assured need not disclose? (a) the ship is intending to go into a war zone area; (b) the ship is intending to go the Polar region (c) the ship is intending to load Indian coal in Summer (d) the ship is proceeding to a regional port for loading. 260 State five statute laws which Singapore ships need to comply with: MSA 179 MPA 170A Carriage of Goods by the Sea Act Infectious Disease Act Prevention of Pollution of the Sea Act Workmen’s Compensation Act CLC Ibk/SEP 07 42 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 261 De-ratting certificate is issued :- (a) when the ship has been satisfactorily inspected for rats and rodents by the Port health Officer (b) when the ship’s sanitation has been satisfactorily inspected by the Port health Officer (c) when the ship has been satisfactorily fumigated (d) All of the above. 262 Port and Flag State control inspectors also:- (a) check the ship's certificates, record books and manuals (b) check the ship's LSA and FFA (c) check the ship's pollution prevention equipment (d) assess the proficiency of the crew 263 Under the GENCON charter party, damages to any part of the ship caused by the stevedores will be borne by the: (a) the ship owner (b) the stevedores (c) the charterer (d) the P&I Club 264 Under the General Ice Clauses of the “Gencon” Charter, state some of the rights of the master: 265 Briefly describe the duties of the Salvor and of the Owner and Master. 266 State some of the criteria for fixing the salvage award 267 The SOLAS Convention requires a LPG tanker to carry the following: a. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate, Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan Manual, International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Liquefied Gases in Bulk b. Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate, Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate, Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate, Document of Compliance & Safety Management Certificate c. International Load Line Certificate, International Tonnage Measurement Certificate & Certificate of Registry d. Cargo Ship Safety Certificate, Document of Compliance & Safety Management Certificate, International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Liquefied Gases in Bulk 268 The SOLAS Convention Certificates required to be carried on board a chemical tanker:- a. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate, Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan Manual & Civil Liability Against Oil Pollution Certificate b. Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate , Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate, Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate, Document Ibk/SEP 07 43 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 of Compliance & Safety Management Certificate, International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk, ISSC c. International Load Line Certificate , International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk d. Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate , Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate, Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate, Document of Compliance & Safety Management Certificate, International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk 268 The circumstances under which deviation or delay is excused by the Marine Insurance Act: Where authorised by any special term in the policy Where caused by circumstances beyond the control of the master and his employer Where reasonably necessary in order to comply with an express or or implied warranty Where reasonably necessary for the safety of the ship or subject matter insured For the purpose of saving human life, or aiding a ship in distress where human life may be in danger Where reasonably necessary for the purpose of obtaining medical or surgical aid for any person on board the ship; or Where caused by the barratrous conduct of the master or crew, if barratry be one of the perils insured against. 269 The ways that the ISM Code internal auditor conduct the audit on board, would include: a. observing whether procedures and precautions in carrying out hazardous tasks on board are being followed. b. interviewing the personnel involved of their understanding of the tasks, duties and responsibilities assigned to them. c. checking records and log books to determine who is to blame. d. a. and b. 29. 271 For the Safety Management System to be continually updated, the Master is required to: a. report of any accidents. b. maintain proper documents, reports and records. c. advise items to be reviewed. d. brief the company when he signs off. 272 Safety Management System is: a a system of checklists for the personnel to follow to avoid accidents b a quality management system c a system to safeguard against all potential risks d a structured and documented system for effective implementation of the safety and environmental protection policy Ibk/SEP 07 44 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 273. For a VLCC to operate in a USA port, the Ship Owner must abide by the following requirements: a. provide a financial security in case of oil pollution. b. engage a local contractor to standby in case of oil pollution. c. the tanker must have a double-hull. d. All the above. 274. Intermediate Surveys for Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate should be conducted: a. within six months of the half way period of the period of validity of the certificate. b. within six months of the second anniversary or third anniversary of the period of validity of the certificate. c. within three months of the half way period of the period of validity of the certificate. d. within three months before or after the second anniversary or third anniversary date of the period of validity of the certificate. 275. A useful document for a newly joined officer to check the safety equipment required on board is the: a. Safety Equipment maintenance record book. b. SOLAS Convention publication. c. Record of Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate. d. Fire Control Plan. 276. The acceptance of ‘letters of indemnity’ for the issue of ‘clean’ bills of lading would jeopardise the interests of: a. the banks who advanced the payment. b. the consignees. c. the carrier. d. any or all the above. 277. It will be to ship owner's disadvantage if dispatch money is to be paid for: a. all time saved. b. all laytime saved. c. all excepted times. d. working time saved. 278. Common law maritime lien would include: a. Unpaid wages to seamen b. Unpaid freight to carrier c. Unpaid award to salver d. Any of the above. 279. A port is considered unsafe if: a. The depth of water in the inward channel is insufficient. b. The port is ice-bound. c. The port is experiencing civil strife and commotion. d. Any of the above. Ibk/SEP 07 45 MAR LAW - MCQs MA2026 by which causes master has the rights to decline the vsl to enter the port: bridge obstructions political instability which is threatened 4 vsl The port is ice-bound. act of terrorism any possible threat shallow waters epidemic 280 At Singapore, a vessel has on board 660 tons of fuel & 220 tons of fresh water sufficient for the 8-day voyage to Yokohama, passing through 3 days of tropical, 4 days of summer before she arrives at the winter zone. Her daily consumption of fuel is 60 tons and fresh water 20 tons. The tropical deadweight is 16000 tonnes, summer 15500 while her winter deadweight is 15000 tonnes. On the space provided show the amount of cargo she can load at Singapore. 281 Laytime calculation: Laytime expired at 1600 hrs Fri 14th. The cargo completed on Tue 1200 hrs 18. Time not to count from noon Sat to 0800 hrs Mon. The demurrage rate was $20000/= per day and dispatch half the demurrage rate, payable for laytime saved. On the space provided show the amount payable to the charterer or shipowner 282 Proceeding to sea in an unseaworthy state, the ship suffers considerable damage due to bad weather, TRS – common law exceptions jettyson of cgo, by the act of God 283 A warranty in Marine Insurance is an undertaking by the assured: a. that some particular thing shall or shall not be done; c. to affirm or negates the existence of a particular state of facts d. Any of the above. b. that some condition shall be fulfilled 284 At common law the ship owner will not be liable for loss or injury arising