Cruise Ship Cruise Ship Deck Operations and Port Procedures 2

Question 1

What form must all international passengers on a cruise ship complete before arrival in a US port?

Accepted Answer

CBP Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record or equivalent electronic entry

Answer

Non-US citizens arriving by sea must complete the CBP arrival record (I-94 or its electronic equivalent), providing immigration and customs information before being processed at the port.

Question 2

What is the purpose of 'shore power' (cold ironing) technology being adopted at many cruise ports?

Accepted Answer

To allow ships to shut down engines and use land-based electricity, reducing air pollution in port

Answer

Shore power (also called cold ironing) allows ships to connect to the local electrical grid while docked, enabling them to shut down diesel generators and eliminate air emissions from idle engines in the port area.

Question 3

Who is responsible for verifying that all passengers have re-embarked before a cruise ship departs a port of call?

Accepted Answer

The chief purser or hotel director through a headcount and gangway manifest reconciliation

Answer

The purser's department reconciles the gangway card swipe system or manual manifests to ensure every embarked passenger has returned before the ship can safely depart.

Question 4

What is 'free pratique' in cruise ship port operations?

Accepted Answer

Official clearance granted by port health authorities allowing passengers and crew to disembark

Answer

Free pratique is the official authorization issued by port health authorities after confirming there are no contagious disease concerns aboard, allowing passengers and crew to disembark.

Question 5

What does the term 'homeport' mean in cruise line operations?

Accepted Answer

The embarkation/disembarkation port where a ship begins and ends its scheduled cruises

Answer

A homeport is the designated departure and arrival port for a ship's itineraries where the majority of passenger turnaround (embarkation and disembarkation) takes place each cruise.

Cruise Ship Practice Test

Cruise Ship Practice Test

Cruise Ship Cruise Ship Deck Operations and Port Procedures 2