ICS04 - Marine Hull (Surveyor) Mock Test 09
These questions cover important concepts from ICS04 – Marine Hull (Surveyor), including Protection and Indemnity Clubs, IACS, freight insurance under Hull policies, subrogation, time charter hire, Hull underwriting, Hull Clauses, seaport facilities, the ISM Code, and classification societies. The topics focus on marine insurance coverage, transfer of rights, charter arrangements, underwriting considerations, vessel classification, port operations, and maritime safety management. Candidates should understand the role of P&I Clubs, the purpose and structure of IACS, treatment of freight in Hull insurance, underwriting risks, Hull Clause revisions, port facilities, and the objectives of the ISM Code. These concepts are important for Marine Hull Surveyor examination preparation.
Q1. There are Thirteen Protection and Indemnity Clubs which collectively insure ______ of the world fleet.
a) 75%
b) 80%
c) 90%
d) 95%
Q2. Expand the term IACS.
a) Indian Association of Classification Societies
b) International Association of Classification Societies
c) Indian Association of Certification Societies
d) International Association of Certification Societies
Q3. In a Hull policy Freight is to be covered by the ship owner in any of the following manner:
a) Has to be insured separately
b) To be included in the Hull policy itself
c) Both a and b
d) Freight cannot be insured at all
Q4. __________ is the transfer of rights, titles, interests and property, including liabilities in favour of the insurers.
a) Subrogation
b) Abandonment
c) Contribution
d) Proximate Cause
Q5. Time charter hire or charter hire for a series of voyages up to a sum not exceeding ______ of the gross hire to be earned under the charter in a period not exceeding 18 months less any amount covered under (b).
a) 15%
b) 28%
c) 35%
d) 50%
Q6. Based on complete details as revealed in a proposal form and additional information received, a Hull Underwriter should quote a rate commensurate with the type of losses which can arise. Which of the following is not one of these?
a) Collision Liabilities
b) Sue and Labour Expenses
c) General Average Contribution
d) Partial Loss
Q7. The Hull Clauses were revised in ______.
a) 1989
b) 1992
c) 1994
d) 1995
Q8. Which of the following facilities was offered by a sea port?
a) Berth/Wharf/Jetty
b) Cargo Handling Equipment
c) A harbour including a dock protected by breakwaters
d) All of the above
Q9. Given below are some of the purposes of the ISM Code. Select the odd one out.
a) To ensure safety at sea
b) To prevent human injury or loss of life
c) To stop piracy
d) To avoid damage to environment and ship
Q10. The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) is a technical NGO consisting of Thirteen marine classification societies, headquartered in ______.
a) Germany
b) London
c) USA
d) China
