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The Comparative Law of Maritime Law

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What is the primary source of international maritime law?

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

  2. The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)

  3. The International Convention on Load Lines (LL)

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

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

UNCLOS is the most comprehensive international treaty governing all aspects of the law of the sea, including navigation, fishing, mineral exploration, and environmental protection.

Which of the following is not a type of maritime lien?

  1. Possessory lien

  2. Maritime tort lien

  3. Contractual lien

  4. Statutory lien

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Contractual liens are not maritime liens. They are created by contract, rather than by operation of law.

What is the general rule regarding the liability of a shipowner for the negligence of its crew?

  1. The shipowner is strictly liable for the negligence of its crew.

  2. The shipowner is liable for the negligence of its crew only if it was negligent in hiring or supervising them.

  3. The shipowner is not liable for the negligence of its crew.

  4. The shipowner is liable for the negligence of its crew only if the negligence was willful or wanton.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The shipowner is not strictly liable for the negligence of its crew. However, the shipowner is liable for the negligence of its crew if it was negligent in hiring or supervising them.

What is the principle of general average?

  1. The principle that all parties to a maritime venture share in the losses and expenses incurred for the benefit of all.

  2. The principle that the shipowner is liable for all losses and expenses incurred during a voyage.

  3. The principle that the cargo owner is liable for all losses and expenses incurred during a voyage.

  4. The principle that the crew is liable for all losses and expenses incurred during a voyage.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of general average is based on the idea that all parties to a maritime venture should share in the losses and expenses incurred for the benefit of all.

What is the Hague-Visby Rules?

  1. A set of rules governing the carriage of goods by sea.

  2. A set of rules governing the liability of shipowners for the negligence of their crew.

  3. A set of rules governing the salvage of ships and cargo.

  4. A set of rules governing the limitation of liability of shipowners.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hague-Visby Rules are a set of rules governing the carriage of goods by sea. They were adopted in 1968 and are based on the Hague Rules, which were adopted in 1921.

What is the York-Antwerp Rules?

  1. A set of rules governing the general average.

  2. A set of rules governing the carriage of goods by sea.

  3. A set of rules governing the liability of shipowners for the negligence of their crew.

  4. A set of rules governing the salvage of ships and cargo.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The York-Antwerp Rules are a set of rules governing the general average. They were first adopted in 1890 and have been revised several times since then.

What is the Salvage Convention?

  1. A set of rules governing the salvage of ships and cargo.

  2. A set of rules governing the carriage of goods by sea.

  3. A set of rules governing the liability of shipowners for the negligence of their crew.

  4. A set of rules governing the general average.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Salvage Convention is a set of rules governing the salvage of ships and cargo. It was adopted in 1989 and entered into force in 1996.

What is the Limitation of Liability Convention?

  1. A set of rules governing the limitation of liability of shipowners.

  2. A set of rules governing the carriage of goods by sea.

  3. A set of rules governing the liability of shipowners for the negligence of their crew.

  4. A set of rules governing the general average.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Limitation of Liability Convention is a set of rules governing the limitation of liability of shipowners. It was adopted in 1976 and entered into force in 1986.

What is the Montreal Convention?

  1. A set of rules governing the carriage of passengers and baggage by air.

  2. A set of rules governing the carriage of goods by sea.

  3. A set of rules governing the liability of shipowners for the negligence of their crew.

  4. A set of rules governing the general average.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Montreal Convention is a set of rules governing the carriage of passengers and baggage by air. It was adopted in 1999 and entered into force in 2003.

What is the Warsaw Convention?

  1. A set of rules governing the carriage of passengers and baggage by air.

  2. A set of rules governing the carriage of goods by sea.

  3. A set of rules governing the liability of shipowners for the negligence of their crew.

  4. A set of rules governing the general average.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Warsaw Convention is a set of rules governing the carriage of passengers and baggage by air. It was adopted in 1929 and entered into force in 1933.

What is the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards?

  1. A set of rules governing the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards.

  2. A set of rules governing the carriage of goods by sea.

  3. A set of rules governing the liability of shipowners for the negligence of their crew.

  4. A set of rules governing the general average.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards is a set of rules governing the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards. It was adopted in 1958 and entered into force in 1966.

What is the International Convention on the Arrest of Ships?

  1. A set of rules governing the arrest of ships.

  2. A set of rules governing the carriage of goods by sea.

  3. A set of rules governing the liability of shipowners for the negligence of their crew.

  4. A set of rules governing the general average.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Convention on the Arrest of Ships is a set of rules governing the arrest of ships. It was adopted in 1999 and entered into force in 2011.

What is the International Convention on Maritime Liens and Mortgages?

  1. A set of rules governing maritime liens and mortgages.

  2. A set of rules governing the carriage of goods by sea.

  3. A set of rules governing the liability of shipowners for the negligence of their crew.

  4. A set of rules governing the general average.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Convention on Maritime Liens and Mortgages is a set of rules governing maritime liens and mortgages. It was adopted in 1993 and entered into force in 2006.

What is the International Convention on Salvage?

  1. A set of rules governing salvage.

  2. A set of rules governing the carriage of goods by sea.

  3. A set of rules governing the liability of shipowners for the negligence of their crew.

  4. A set of rules governing the general average.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Convention on Salvage is a set of rules governing salvage. It was adopted in 1989 and entered into force in 1996.

What is the International Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims?

  1. A set of rules governing the limitation of liability for maritime claims.

  2. A set of rules governing the carriage of goods by sea.

  3. A set of rules governing the liability of shipowners for the negligence of their crew.

  4. A set of rules governing the general average.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims is a set of rules governing the limitation of liability for maritime claims. It was adopted in 1976 and entered into force in 1986.

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