CHARTERED HIGHER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(CHITECHMA – BUEA)
SCHOOL:
BUSINESS, FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT: LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT
COURSE TITLE: CARGO HANDLING / SHIP REGISTRATION
COURSE CODE: LTM 114
EXAM:
CONTINOUS ASSESSMENT
INSTRUCTOR: MR. TAMBE CHALOMINE A.
CREDIT VALUE: 2
STATUS: HND 200
DATE: NA
TIME: 1 HOUR
VENUE: CAMPUS B
INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES: This paper is divided into two sections, that is,
section A for CARGO HANDLING and B for SHIP REGISTRATION each carrying
two questions making a total of FOUR (4).
Answer ALL QUESTIONS.
SECTION A: CARGO HANDLING
QUESTION 1 (10 marks)
In the carriage and handling of goods by sea, the role of a Bill of lading is so important
so much so that its relevance cannot over be emphasized in cargo handling.
a). Define the Bill of lading. (2 marks)
b). State and explain three main functions of the Bill of lading. (6 marks)
c). Give two differences between a Bill of lading and a Charter party. (2 marks)
QUESTION 2 (10 marks)
Define the following terms as used in cargo handling.
(i). Freight forwarder (2 marks)
ii). Shipping agent (2 marks)
iii). Stevedoring (2 marks)
iv). Seaworthiness (2 marks)
v). Stowage (2 marks)
SECION B: SHIP REGISTRATION
QUESTION 1 (10 MARKS)
a). Define ship registration (2 marks)
b). State and explain why a commercial ship must be registered. (6 marks)
c). Define a flag state (2 marks)
QUESTION 2 (10 mark)
a). Define a Flag of convenience (2 marks)
b). State five reasons why most ship owners / merchants will prefer a flag of convenience
or an open registry over other registries. (5 marks)
c). State three criticisms of an open registry. (3 marks)