SAMS Cargo Surveyors 2

Question 1

When conducting a draft survey to determine cargo quantity, at which points on the vessel are drafts typically read?

Accepted Answer

Forward, midship, and aft on both port and starboard sides

Answer

Six draft readings — forward, midship, and aft on both port and starboard sides — are taken to accurately calculate mean draft and displacement.

Question 2

A cargo surveyor discovers moisture damage to bagged grain in a vessel's lower hold. What is the FIRST step in documenting this finding?

Accepted Answer

Photograph the damage in situ before any cargo is moved

Answer

Photographing damage in situ preserves evidence of its condition and location before any disturbance that could alter the scene.

Question 3

Which document serves as the primary contract of carriage between a shipper and a carrier for bulk cargo?

Accepted Answer

Charter party

Answer

The charter party is the primary contract defining terms and conditions between the shipowner/operator and the charterer for bulk cargo movements.

Question 4

During outturn survey of steel coils, a surveyor notes rust that was not noted on the bill of lading. What should the surveyor determine first?

Accepted Answer

Whether the rust is superficial mill scale or active corrosion damage

Answer

Distinguishing mill scale (normal manufacturing residue) from active corrosion is critical because only genuine damage constitutes a valid cargo claim.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a 'letters of protest' issued by a cargo surveyor or ship's officer?

Accepted Answer

To formally record objection to conditions or discrepancies that may affect cargo or vessel liability

Answer

Letters of protest create a contemporaneous written record of disputed conditions, preserving evidence for potential cargo claims.

(SAMS) Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors Certified Practice Test

(SAMS) Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors Certified Practice Test

SAMS Cargo Surveyors 2