2020年航海英语考试考前复习题及答案
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The master got permission to pump out 500 tons of clean sea water for ______.
- A.the purpose of trimming
- B.the approval for ballast
- C.the purpose of voyage
- D.the approval for operation
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______ the Charterer is also the shipper,the bill of lading is usually only a receipt for the goods and a document of title.
- A.Which
- B.There
- C.Where
- D.While
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The responsibility for maintaining the Official Logbook on voyages between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the United States rests with the ______.
- A.Chief Mate of the vessel
- B.Master of the vessel
- C.Deck Officer of the watch at the time of the occurrence
- D.Purser of the vessel
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Notice of Readiness to Load must be served ______ the Charterer or his agent.
- A.to
- B.for
- C.at
- D.on
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As these features are not all charted,special caution should be exercised ______ vessels navigating in the vicinity.
- A.by
- B.with
- C.on
- D.in
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______ Charterer and Shipowner agreed on instructions which were ambiguous and were misinterpreted in good faith by the master,it was held that the Charterer could not hold the Shipowner liable.
- A.Whether
- B.Where
- C.That
- D.Which
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Which certificate is always issued by the China Classification Society? ______.
- A.Loadline certificate
- B.Safety equipment certificate
- C.Safety construction certificate
- D.Safety cargo gear certificate
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In time charter-party,______ is to indemnify the owners against all consequences or liabilities arising from the master signing bills of lading or otherwise complying with such orders.
- A.the carrier
- B.the shipper
- C.the Charterer
- D.the merchant
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A charter-party usually contains a clause stating that the master is to be under the orders of the ______ as regards employment,agency or other arrangements.
- A.Shipowner
- B.Charterer
- C.carrier
- D.shipper
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The height of tide is the ______.
- A.depth of water at a specific time due to tidal effect
- B.difference between the depth of the water and the area's tidal datum
- C.difference between the depth of the water and the high water tidal level
- D.difference between the depth of the water at high tide and the depth of the water at low tide
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The Vessel is _____ for heavy cargoes and can sail with alternate holds empty.
- A.intensified
- B.strengthened
- C.increased
- D.solid-built
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If the Charterer nominates an unsafe port and the ship is damaged through going there,______ will be liable for the damage,subject to that the master acts reasonably in going there.
- A.he
- B.she
- C.the owner
- D.the shipper
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When the dew point of the outside air is lower than or equal to the dew point of the air in the cargo hold,you should ______.
- A.secure all ventilation
- B.shut down the exhaust blowers
- C.shut down the intake blowers
- D.ventilate the cargo holds
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A large basin cut into the shore,closed off by a caisson,and used for dry docking of ships is known as a ______.
- A.slipway
- B.graving dock
- C.ground warp
- D.caisson dock
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After a person has been revived by artificial respiration,he should be ______.
- A.walked around until he is back to normal
- B.given several shots of whiskey
- C.kept lying down and warm
- D.allowed to do as he wishes
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The master of any vessel entering Singapore may ______ radio pratique to the Port Health Officer through his local agent.
- A.apply to
- B.apply for
- C.apply with
- D.apply in
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A vessel aground would show the same dayshape as a ______.
- A.vessel towing a submerged object
- B.dredge underway and dredging
- C.hydrographic survey vessel at anchor and surveying
- D.None of the above
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C/P means:Charter--Party that is made between ______.
- A.the Charterer and the Party
- B.the Charterer and the Shipowner
- C.the Charterer and the Cargoowner
- D.the Charterer and the Shipper
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A temporary condition of danger will not make the port ______,provided that such condition will not last an unreasonable time.
- A.unsafe
- B.safe
- C.good
- D.bad
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The Greek ship drifted and struck the portside of a Chinese ship,which ______ the bulwalk and Stanchions.
- A.caused damage to
- B.had collision with
- C.was damaging
- D.was causing damage to
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Contracts whereby the possession and control of a ship vest ______ the Charterer are becoming more common today especially in the oil tanker trade.
- A.on
- B.to
- C.at
- D.in
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In the event of any quarantinable disease breaking out during its currency,the certificate of pratique generally ______.
- A.becomes null and void
- B.remains effective
- C.is to be extended
- D.is to renewed
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Delivery of a vessel to a charterer is called ______.
- A.chartering
- B.dispatching
- C.fixing
- D.tendering
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The shipper is deemed to have guaranteed the accuracy at the time of shipment of the quantity and weight as furnished by him,and must indemnify ______ against all losses,damages and expenses arising from the inaccuracies in such particulars.
- A.the Charterer
- B.the Shipowner
- C.the merchant
- D.the shipper
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The master's authority to act in the interests of the cargo owner is part of his general authority as servant of the Shipowner,and therefore ______ will be liable if the master abuses his powers.
- A.the Charterer
- B.the Shipowner
- C.the shipper
- D.the cargo owner
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______ for loss of contents.
- A.No
- B.N.B.
- C.N.P.
- D.N/R
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Which of the following is suitable for bagged cargo? ______.
- A.hydraulically operated pusher
- B.spread beam sling
- C.revolving roll clamping device
- D.platform. sling
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I’m not fully aware ______ what happened at the loading port.
- A.at
- B.to
- C.of
- D.about
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If the Shipowner agrees to the voyage originally ordered by the Charterer,he is entitled to be paid hire ______ for the excess period.
- A.at a higher rate decided by the owner
- B.at a lower rate decided by the charterer
- C.at a reasonable rate
- D.at the current market rate
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Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding a fire and boat drill on board your cargo vessel?
- A.At least one fire and boat drill shall be held within 24 hours of leaving a port where more than 25 percent of the crew has been replaced.
- B.The Master is responsible in seeing that each lifeboat is lowered to the water at least once in each 6 months.
- C.Lifeboat equipment shall be examined at least once each month to insure that it is complete.
- D.An entry shall be made in the vessel's Official Logbook relative to each fire and boat drill
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The right to limit liability in connection with the ship ______ also extended to Charterers and any person interested in or in possession of the vessel and,in particular,any manager or operator of her.
- A.has
- B.takes
- C.is
- D.makes
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Even if ______ vessel was unseaworthy,a Shipowner can still rely on the exception perils if the loss has not been caused by unseaworthiness.
- A.her
- B.their
- C.its
- D.his
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Cargo on deck,plants and live animals are usually received,handled,carried,kept and discharged at ______.
- A.Carrier’s risk
- B.Owner’s risk
- C.Merchant’s risk
- D.Charterer’s risk
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The provisional pratique by radio ______ a vessel to proceed directly to berths or working anchorages and begin normal business activities without the inspection of the Port Health Officer.
- A.permit
- B.permitting
- C.is permitted
- D.permits
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The carrier was responsible for the damage to the licorice for he failed to ______.
- A.recooper the broken cases
- B.endorse the bill of lading
- C.make a proper stowage
- D.remove the foreign material in it
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A right to withdraw a vessel ______ the service of the Charterers failing the punctual and regular payment of the hire cannot be defeated by later tender of the hire.
- A.in
- B.before
- C.from
- D.against
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How about deducting 10 bundles,______ is to say 50 bundles partly rusty?
- A.it
- B.this
- C.that
- D.which
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This certificate is valid until Jan 1 2018 subject,where appropriate,______ periodical inspection in accordance with Article 14(1)(c) of the Convention
- A.to
- B.for
- C.in
- D.of
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Jettisoning weight from topside ______.
- A.returns the vessel to an even keel
- B.reduces free surface effect
- C.lowers the center of gravity
- D.raises the center of buoyancy
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If your passenger vessel has been issued a stability letter,it must be ______.
- A.filed in the ship's office
- B.posted in a passenger area
- C.posted adjacent to the Certificate of Inspection
- D.posted in the pilothouse
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Which is an example of cargo damage caused by inherent vice?
- A.Tainting
- B.Wear and tear
- C.Stevedore damage
- D.Heating of grain
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Delivery of a vessel to a charterer is called ______.
- A.chartering
- B.dispatching
- C.fixing
- D.tendering
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If the vessel does not arrive by the canceling date,and the Charterer ______ expenses,these expenses can be claimed by him from the Shipowner where they are in the reasonable contemplation of the parties.
- A.occurs
- B.incurs
- C.discus
- D.recurs
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In writing up the logbook at the end of your watch,you make an error in writing an entry. What is the proper means of correcting this error?
- A.Cross out the error with a single line,and write the correct entry,then initial it.
- B.Carefully and neatly erase the entry and rewrite it correctly.
- C.Remove this page of the log book,and rewrite all entries on a clean page.
- D.Blot out the error completely and rewrite the entry correctly.
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The most likely location for a liquid cargo fire to occur on a tanker would be ______.
- A.in the pumproom
- B.at the vent header
- C.at the main deck manifold
- D.the midships house
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A seaman is entitled by law to a release from Foreign Articles when ______.
- A.intoxicated
- B.the vessel is overloaded
- C.there is a change of home port
- D.there is a change of Master
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Should it appear that war or blockade would prevent the vessel from safely reaching the port of destination and / or discharging the goods thereat,the Carrier ______.
- A.is entitled to discharge the goods at the port of loading or any other safe and convenient place and terminate the contract of carriage
- B.is not entitled to terminate the contract of carriage
- C.is not entitled to claim against the shipper or charterer any damage that he will suffer with the cargo on board
- D.is entitled to claim freight with the cargo on board
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______ signifies that vessel has passed quarantine inspection and may enter port.
- A.Freeboard
- B.Freight
- C.Pratique
- D.Patent
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The government of PR China ______ that the above-mentioned ship complies with the provisions of the regulations annexed to the Convention referred to above as regards radiotelegraphy and radar.
- A.certifies
- B.confirms
- C.contains
- D.construes
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Hygroscopic cargoes should be ventilated when ______.
- A.going from a warm to a cold climate
- B.the dew point of the outside air is greater than the dew point of the air in the hold
- C.the dew point of the air in the hold is very low
- D.the outside dew point is 16℃ and the cargo temperature is 12℃