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

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Convention

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Code

The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) Rules

To promote safety and security of shipping

To prevent pollution from ships

To facilitate cooperation among governments on maritime matters

All of the above

A trade association representing the global shipping industry

A non-governmental organization promoting sustainable shipping

A forum for cooperation between governments and the shipping industry

None of the above

A non-governmental organization promoting cooperation in the shipping industry

A forum for cooperation between governments and the shipping industry

A trade association representing the global shipping industry

None of the above

A charterparty is a contract between the shipowner and the charterer, while a bill of lading is a contract between the shipowner and the shipper

A charterparty is a contract between the charterer and the shipper, while a bill of lading is a contract between the shipowner and the consignee

A charterparty is a contract between the shipowner and the consignee, while a bill of lading is a contract between the charterer and the shipper

None of the above

To provide a guarantee of payment to the seller

To provide a guarantee of delivery to the buyer

To facilitate the payment of freight

All of the above

A general average is a loss that is shared by all parties to a shipping venture, while a particular average is a loss that is borne by the owner of the goods

A general average is a loss that is borne by the owner of the goods, while a particular average is a loss that is shared by all parties to a shipping venture

A general average is a loss that is caused by a natural disaster, while a particular average is a loss that is caused by human error

None of the above

To provide compensation to the shipowner for loss or damage to the ship

To provide compensation to the shipper for loss or damage to the goods

To provide compensation to the charterer for loss or damage to the cargo

All of the above

Salvage is the act of saving a ship or cargo from danger, while towage is the act of towing a ship or barge

Salvage is the act of towing a ship or barge, while towage is the act of saving a ship or cargo from danger

Salvage is the act of saving a ship or cargo from danger, while towage is the act of assisting a ship or barge in distress

None of the above

To secure a debt owed by the shipowner

To secure a debt owed by the shipper

To secure a debt owed by the charterer

All of the above

In a bareboat charter, the charterer assumes full responsibility for the operation of the ship, while in a time charter, the shipowner retains responsibility for the operation of the ship

In a bareboat charter, the shipowner retains responsibility for the operation of the ship, while in a time charter, the charterer assumes full responsibility for the operation of the ship

In a bareboat charter, the charterer pays a fixed rent for the use of the ship, while in a time charter, the charterer pays a fixed rent plus a percentage of the profits

None of the above

To specify the terms and conditions for the carriage of goods on a specific voyage

To specify the terms and conditions for the carriage of goods on a series of voyages

To specify the terms and conditions for the lease of a ship

None of the above

A liner service operates on a regular schedule, while a tramp service operates on an irregular schedule

A liner service operates on an irregular schedule, while a tramp service operates on a regular schedule

A liner service carries general cargo, while a tramp service carries bulk cargo

None of the above

To evidence the contract of carriage between the shipowner and the shipper

To serve as a receipt for the goods shipped

To specify the terms and conditions of the carriage of goods

All of the above