INSTRUCTION

Read each question carefully.

You are required to use only black or blue ink
You have 1hour and 40 minutes to complete this test. 100
Date: ___________________________
Name: __________________________

Question 1. What is the main purpose of the FAL Convention and why was it created? (5 marks)
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Question 2. Briefly state FIVE advantages of the FAL Convention. (5 marks)
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Question 3. Which categories of vessels does the FAL Convention applies? (1 mark)
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“Intelligence plus character that is the goal of true education.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
Question 4. Name ALL the FAL forms (7 marks)
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Question 5. Give FIVE information that are required when completing a FAL form (5 marks)
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Question 6. What is the difference between Standard and Recommended Practices? (2 marks)
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Question 7. State TWO Standards outlined in the FAL Convention for facilitating ships calling at
port to put ashore sick, injured crew member or persons rescued from sea for emergency
medical treatment (4 marks)
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Question 8. What are the obligations of the master and the owner as it relates to stowaways?
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“The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.”

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Question 9. What is the purpose of the Master’s Note of Protest and under what circumstances
could a Protest be made? (8 marks)
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Question 10. Write short notes on the following:
A. Dispensation (2 marks)
B. ECA (2 marks)
C. Salvage Operation (2 marks)
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Question 11. What are the THREE major developments in the Maritime Salvage Law? (3 marks)
“Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it
today.”
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Question 12. State THREE elements that must be fulfilled before the maritime property can give
rise to a valid claim for a salvage award (3 marks)
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Question 13. What are the duties of the salvor as per the Salvage Convention? (5 marks)
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Question 14. Outline the duties of the Master and Owner as per the Salvage convention
(8 marks)
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Question 15. As per Article 10 of the Salvage Convention, what is the duty of the master in
rendering assistance? (2 mark)

“The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.”

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Question 16. State the criteria for fixing the reward for Salvage Operation? (10 mark)
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Question 17. Explain in detail how the Salvage Convention was developed since its inception.
Your explanation should include the following:
-Brussel Convention (NO CURE, NO PAY)
-Article 13 and Article 14 (special compensation)
-Application of SCOPIC clause in LOF (20 marks)
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“The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.”