MMC Maritime Law & Regulations 2

Question 1

Under the Jones Act, which of the following is a requirement for a vessel engaged in coastwise trade?

Accepted Answer

Built in the U.S., U.S.-owned, and U.S.-crewed

Answer

The Jones Act (46 U.S.C. § 55102) requires coastwise trade vessels to be U.S.-built, U.S.-owned, U.S.-flagged, and U.S.-crewed.

Question 2

Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90), who bears primary liability for oil spill cleanup costs and damages?

Accepted Answer

The responsible party, which is typically the vessel owner or operator

Answer

OPA 90 places primary liability on the 'responsible party,' generally the vessel owner or operator, for removal costs and damages.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a 'Notice of Arrival' (NOA) under 33 CFR Part 160?

Accepted Answer

To notify the U.S. Coast Guard of a vessel's intent to enter a U.S. port

Answer

33 CFR Part 160 requires certain vessels to submit a Notice of Arrival to the USCG before entering U.S. ports or places.

Question 4

Under SOLAS, what is the minimum number of survival craft drills required per year for cargo ship crew?

Accepted Answer

One drill per month

Answer

SOLAS Regulation III/19 requires that every crew member participates in at least one abandon ship and one fire drill every month.

Question 5

Which international convention governs the measurement of a ship's tonnage?

Accepted Answer

The International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships (Tonnage 1969)

Answer

The Tonnage Convention 1969 (in force 1982) established the international standard method for calculating Gross Tonnage (GT) and Net Tonnage (NT).

(MMC) Merchant Mariner Credential Practice Test