Final Group Assignment for Carriage of Goods by Sea Law

Question 1 of 15

1

The name of the contract between a shipper and carrier , which includes the incoterms by which the cargo should be transported is

Select one of the following:

Contract of Affrieghtment
Sellers Contract
Combination of Carriage Contract
The Contract of Shipment

Explanation

Question 2 of 15

1

Which of the answers listed below, is closest in meaning for the word BAILMENT.

Select one or more of the following:

When the goods are delivered to the Carrier the Carrier takes possession of the goods but does not become the owner unless payment was forfeited.
an act of delivering goods to a bailee for a particular purpose, without transfer of ownership.
Transfer of ownership from one party to the next

Explanation

Question 3 of 15

1

The contract of sale / sales contract is between the buyer and seller.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 4 of 15

1

Define the Straight Bill of Laiden.

Select one of the following:

A document of evidence that the cargo was already paid for and shipped to a customer.
A contract between the shipper and their supplier.
Used for shipments when payment is not made in advance. This can be shipping to one of your distributors or a customer on terms.
An ironed clean bill.

Explanation

Question 5 of 15

1

Unlike the other Bills of Laden, a House Bill of Lading (HBL) is issued by an NVOCC operator or a Freight Forwarder to their customers.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 6 of 15

1

The term intermodal and multimodal is often used interchangeably. However, both word bares different meanings but yet similar in modes by which cargo is transported.Check the box that contains the more appropriate meaning.

Select one or more of the following:

Different contracts but same provider for the movement of the cargo.
The same contract for each mode of transportation for intermodal while multimodal has several different contracts for each mode by which the cargo i.s shipped / transfered
They both define the movement of cargo from origin to destination by several modes of transport but INTERMODAL is where each of these modes has a different transport provider or entity responsible, each with its own independent contract while MULTIMODAL is govern under one contract.

Explanation

Question 7 of 15

1

When a vessel owner enters into a contract of carriage, he is obviously obliged to perform that contract and his primary obligation is to perform the contract of carriage in a different vessel than what was set sailed in.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 8 of 15

1

The word 'carrier" often has many meanings, select the most appropriate one (s).

Select one or more of the following:

A) "Carrier" includes the owner or the charterer who enters into a contract of carriage with a shipper
B) Where the bill of lading is signed for or on behalf of the Master,
C) the demise charterer if the vessel was under demise charter
A & c

Explanation

Question 9 of 15

1

Like each individual employed to perform a certain task(s) the "carrier " also has his duty which maybe summarized ass follow:
to exercise due diligence to make the ship seaworthy;
• to properly and carefully care for, carry and deliver the goods; and
• to issue a bill of lading

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 10 of 15

1

At what stage of the journey is the ship considered to be Seaworthy

Select one of the following:

A) At the beginning of the journey
B) At the beginning and the end of the journey
c) The carrier shall be bound, before and at the beginning of the voyage, to exercise due diligence to make the ship seaworthy by ensuring :
i). properly man, equip and supply the ship.
ii ). make the holds, refrigerating and cool chambers, and all other parts of the ship in which goods are carried, fit and safe for their reception, carriage and preservation.

Explanation

Question 11 of 15

1

The carrier shall properly and carefully load, handle, stow, carry, keep, care for and discharge the goods carried.”

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 12 of 15

1

When is Deviation ok for the carrier?

Select one or more of the following:

If the ETA is sooner than estimated.
If a trade fair is within the region and his recently purchase Audi Q7 is on board the ship heading there.
If the carrier is out of Bunker 3/4 the journey.
The carrier is permitted to deviate to save life or property or for other reasonable purposes and provides that such deviation is not an infringement of the Rules.

Explanation

Question 13 of 15

1

The carrier is exempted from his/ her liability when:

Select one of the following:

i. Perils of the Sea and Act of God.
ii. Act of war and Act of public enemies
iii). Saving life or property at sea
iv. i,ii&iii

Explanation

Question 14 of 15

1

Basically a general exception as long as the carrier can prove it wasn’t his fault and can show what was the cause of the loss.

Select one or more of the following:

Q' Clause
Identity Clause

Explanation

Question 15 of 15

1

strict liability is imposed on the shipper when the cargo is delivered without information about dangerous characteristics or necessary safety measures

Select one of the following:

True
False

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Quiz on Final Group Assignment for Carriage of Goods by Sea Law, created by Shanic Coburn-thompson on 24/12/2017.

Final Group Assignment for Carriage of Goods by Sea Law

Final Group Assignment for Carriage of Goods by Sea Law

Question 1 of 15

The name of the contract between a shipper and carrier , which includes the incoterms by which the cargo should be transported is

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 15

Which of the answers listed below, is closest in meaning for the word BAILMENT.

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 15

The contract of sale / sales contract is between the buyer and seller.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 15

Define the Straight Bill of Laiden.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 15

Unlike the other Bills of Laden, a House Bill of Lading (HBL) is issued by an NVOCC operator or a Freight Forwarder to their customers.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 15

The term intermodal and multimodal is often used interchangeably. However, both word bares different meanings but yet similar in modes by which cargo is transported.Check the box that contains the more appropriate meaning.

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 15

When a vessel owner enters into a contract of carriage, he is obviously obliged to perform that contract and his primary obligation is to perform the contract of carriage in a different vessel than what was set sailed in.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 15

The word 'carrier" often has many meanings, select the most appropriate one (s).

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 15

Like each individual employed to perform a certain task(s) the "carrier " also has his duty which maybe summarized ass follow: to exercise due diligence to make the ship seaworthy; • to properly and carefully care for, carry and deliver the goods; and • to issue a bill of lading

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 15

At what stage of the journey is the ship considered to be Seaworthy

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 15

The carrier shall properly and carefully load, handle, stow, carry, keep, care for and discharge the goods carried.”

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 15

When is Deviation ok for the carrier?

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 13 of 15

The carrier is exempted from his/ her liability when:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 15

Basically a general exception as long as the carrier can prove it wasn’t his fault and can show what was the cause of the loss.

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 15 of 15

strict liability is imposed on the shipper when the cargo is delivered without information about dangerous characteristics or necessary safety measures

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Like each individual employed to perform a certain task(s) the "carrier " also has his duty which maybe summarized ass follow:
to exercise due diligence to make the ship seaworthy;
• to properly and carefully care for, carry and deliver the goods; and
• to issue a bill of lading