Ship Lawyer Expertise 5

Question 1

What is 'arrest of a ship' in admiralty practice?

Accepted Answer

Detaining a vessel to secure a maritime claim

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Criminal detention of the crew

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Seizing contraband cargo

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Quarantining a diseased ship

Question 2

What does 'in rem' jurisdiction mean in maritime litigation?

Accepted Answer

A claim brought against the vessel itself

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A claim against the captain personally

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A claim filed in a foreign court

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A claim limited to insurers

Question 3

What does the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA) govern in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Carrier rights and liabilities for international ocean cargo

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Domestic trucking rates

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Crew pension funds

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Shipyard labor disputes

Question 4

What is 'limitation of liability' for shipowners?

Accepted Answer

Capping liability to the vessel's value after a casualty

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Unlimited personal liability

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A ban on insurance claims

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A fixed daily penalty

Question 5

What is the function of 'port state control'?

Accepted Answer

Inspecting foreign ships in port for compliance with international standards

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Setting national tax rates

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Issuing crew passports

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Selling docking slots

Question 6

What does the SOLAS convention primarily address?

Accepted Answer

Safety of life at sea

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Cargo pricing

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Marine insurance premiums

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Fishing quotas

Question 7

In a 'time charter,' what is the charterer primarily paying for?

Accepted Answer

Use of the vessel for an agreed period

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Ownership of the vessel

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A single cargo voyage only

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The crew's salaries directly