Under the Customs Laws, all vessels and aircraft coming into the jurisdiction of the Philippines shall submit in advance coples of the cargo manifest and consolidated cargo manifest electronically. The same is required for proper monitoring and reporting of the arriving vessel or aircraft.
A. Both statements are true
B. Both statement are false
C. The first statement is true, the second is false D. The first statement is false, the second is truea
Assuming that statements in question number 1 are both in the positive, which of the following B OC Group shall be responsible to devise an ICT enabled system for the distribution submission and processing of the documents.
A AOCG
B. RCMG
C. MISTG
D. PCAGc
As a general rule, all vessels and aircraft engaged in foreign trade shall visit_____, except as otherwise especially allowed. Which of the following shall complete the idea asked?
A. Ports of entry only
C. Designated ports of entry only
B. Ports of entry
D. any ports in the Philippinesc
Every vessel or aircraft arriving within a Customs District of the Philippines from a foreign port shall be subject to the authority of the____ of the port while within its jurisdiction.
A. Commissioner of Customs
C. Office of the Bureau of Customs
B. District Collector
D. Local Government Unitb
Every vessel or aircraft arriving within a Customs District of the Philippines from a foreign port shall dock at the
A. Ports of entry only
B. Port of entry
C.Designated ports of entry only
D. any ports in the Philippinesc
Under the Customs Law, upon the arrival in port of any vessel engaged in foreign trade, the following actions shall be regarded as unlawful except for one.
A. For any person to board or leave the vessel without permission of the customs officer concemed
B. For the pilot, consul, quarantine officers, customs officers, or duly authorized persons to board or leave the vessel without permission of the customs officer concerned
C. For any tugboat, rowboat, or other craft to go alongside such vessel
D. For any person so authorized to take any unauthorized person to board the same vessel or allow loitering near or alongside such vessel.b
To exercise control over the boarding or leaving of incoming vessels and over other vessels approaching the former, what is the allowable distance that unauthorized tugboats and other vessels shall keep away from such vessels engaged in foreign trade?
A. At least 10 meters
B. Not less than 30 meters
C. Not more than 50 meters
D. Not longer than 70 metersc
The time that the vessel has reached the end of sea passage shall be the vessel's.
A. Estimated Time of Arrival
B. Expected Time of Arrival
C. Anticipated time of Arrival
D.Actual Time of Arrivald
As a rule, there shall be one Wharfinger-in-charge at Off-Dock CY-CFS who shall perform the following duties and responsibilities except
A. Supervises the stripping of containers at Off-Dock
B. Reports to the Collector of Customs within forty-eight (48) hours from the time the article is deemed abandoned.
C. Maintains a logbook to record events in his post such as examination made, hold/alert order, notice of Warrant of Seizure and Detention (WSD) and samples taken.
D. None of the Above.c
Who shall maintain the peace and order at the port?
A. Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service B. Enforcement and Security Service
C. Piers and Inspection Service
D. Port Utilization Serviceb
A frontline unit consisting of a port facility specially dedicated to a single type of operation such as loading and unloading of solid bulk cargo.
A. Terminal Port
B. Private Port
C.Public Port
D.Dockyarda
A container loaded with cargoes belonging to more than one consignee and/or covered by more than one bill of lading.
A Full Container Load
B. Less Container Load
C. Half Load Container
D. Full Load Containerb
A building or shed in a container terminal used for the temporary or short-term storage of goods in transit is referred to as
A. Warehouse
B. Transit shed
C. Container Freight Station
D. Cargo Stalagc
container loaded with cargo belonging to a single consignee and/or covered by one bill of lading.
A. Full Container Load
B. Less Container Load
C. Half Load Container
D. Full Load Containera
All works performed on board vessel, I.e.,the process or act of loading and unloading cargo, stowing inside hatches, compartments and on deck or open spaces on board vessel.
A. Arrastre services
B. Porterage services
C. Stevedoring services
D. Hauling servicesc
The area between the transit shed and quay-wall that is used for working cargoes for loading to or unloaded from the vessel.
A. Apron
B. Berth
C. Dock
D. Marshalling Yarda
Part of a pier or wharf occupied by a vessel or any place where a ship may lie at anchor or dock
A. Apron
B. Berth
C. A and B
D. Neither A nor Bb
Unpacked liquid or dry cargoes, including loose or commodities shipped in a mass, must be pumped, shoveled, scooped, or forked during loading or unloading.
A. Bulk cargo
B. Dangerous cargo
C. Conventional Cargo
D. General Cargoa
. A specially designed wheeled carrier used to transport standard ISO containers with two or three axles according to the weight of the container.
A. Bollard
B. Chassis
C. Containership
D. Rigb
The territorial jurisdiction under the PPA's control, supervision, or ownership.
A. Dry-dock
B. Harbor
C. Port District
D. Terminalc
The amount assessed against a vessel for mooring or berthing at a pier, wharf, bulkhead wharf, river os marginal channel wharf at any port in the Philippines; or for mooring or making fast to a vessel so berthed or for coming or mooring within any slip, channel, basin, river or canal under the jurisdiction of any por of the Philippines. The owner, agent, operator or master of the vessel is liable for this charge.
A. Port Dues
B. Dockage at Anchorage
C. Lay-up fee
D. Dockage at Berthd
The amount the owner, agent, operator or master of a vessel engaged in foreign trade has to pay for each entrance into or departure from a port of entry in the Philippines.
A. Port Dues
B. Dockage at Anchorage
C. Lay-up fee
D. Dockage at Bertha
A continuous structure built parallel to the margin of the sea or alongside riverbanks, canals, of waterways where vessels may lie alongside to receive or discharge cargo, embark or disembark passengers, or lie at rest.
A. Pier
B.Wharf
C. Berth
D. Dockb
Goods transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums, or barrels.
A. break-bulk cargo
B. solid bulk cargo
C. liquid bulk cargo
D.bulk cargoa
A merchant ship intended to carry on board passengers and their baggage's only.
A. Tug boat
B. Row boat
C.Passenger ship
D. Ro-ro shipc
The cargo handling operator of Batangas International Port at present.
A.Aries Arrastre and Stevedoring Corp.
B. Asian Terminals, Inc.
C. International Container Terminal services, Inc. D. San Miguel Stevedoring Co.b
A cargo handling equipment described as a freight-carrying vehicle that carries its load underneath typically can load and unload without the assistance of cranes or forklifts
A.Quay crane
B. Ship-to-shore crane
C Container carrier
D. Straddle carrierd
A cargo handling equipment in a container terminal capable of loading and unloading containers onto trucks or railway wagons or to store the containers on top of each other in stacks in a container yard
A. Side lifter
B. Reach stacker
C. Transtainer
D. Spreaderc
A box or container with a convertible top that can be removed to make an open top so that materials of any height can be shipped quickly
A. Closed container
B. Flat rack container
C. Open side container
D. Open top containerd
The amount assessed against the cargo of a vessel engaged in foreign or coastwise trade, based on the capacity, weight or measurement received and discharged by such vessel, either the owner, consignee or agent of the merchandise is liable for such charge.
A. arrastre charge
B. wharfage due
C. storage charge
D. stevedoring chargeb
This agency was created under Presidential Decree No. 505 to integrate the functions of port operations, cargo handling and port development in the Philippines.
A. Bureau of Customs
B. Bureau of Quarantine
C. Philippine Coast Guard
D. Philippine Ports Authorityd
Upon the arrival of a vessel at any Philippine port from a foreign port, such vessel shall be boarded by a quarantine officer to inspect and check the health condition of the whole of the vessel, and if found in order, shall be issued a document called
A. Certificate of Inspection and Loading
B. Pratique
C. Clearance Certificate
D. International Tonnage Certificateb
A written notification furnished by a vessel engaged in foreign trade to the District Collector of intended arrival 24 hours before such arrival.
A. intended Time of Arrival
B. Anticipated Time of Arrival
C. Desired Time of Arrival
D. Advanced Notice of Arrivald
The following documents are to be submitted before the arrival of the vessel at a port of entry in the Philippines, except
A. Cargo declaration
B. Inward foreign manifest
C. House bill of lading
D. Consolidated cargo manifestc
The statutory sanction for failure to supply the requisite documents in advance.
A. Fine
B. Surcharge
C. Imprisonment
D. Reclusion perpetuaa
This agency checks the sanitation condition of the incoming vessel, including its passengers, crew members and cargo.
A Bureau of Customs
B Bureau of Quarantine
C. Philippine Ports Authority
D. Philippine Coast Guardb
As a general rule, every vessel or aircraft arriving within a Customs District of the Philippines shall dock at the designated port of entry. It shall be subject to the authority of the District Collector of the port while within its jurisdiction.
A. Both statements are true.
B. Both statements are false
C. The first statement is true, the second is false. D. The first statement is false, the second is true.a
A document listing cargo or passengers carried on a ship or aircraft. It contains the port of departure, and delivery, with the marks, numbers, quantity, and description of the packages and the names of the consignees
A. Bill of Lading
B. Manifest
C. Packing List
D. Airway Billb
Every vessel from a foreign port must have a complete manifest of all its cargoes. Manifest is required even if the vessel does not carry cargo or passengers.
A. Both statements are true.
B. Both statements are false.
C. The first statement is true, the second is false. D. The first statement is false, the second is true.a
Two or more shipments from several shippers assembled at one point of origin, each covered by an individual bill of lading and consigned to a forwarder at the place of destination for delivery to the respective consignees.
A Bulk shipment
B. Consolidated shipment
C. Break-bulk shipment
D. Full container load shipmentb
The primary duty of a vessel or aircraft arriving within the limits of a Customs District from a foreign port is to make vessel entry or aircraft entry, as the case may be. If, before entry shall have been made, such vessel or aircraft departs or attempts to depart, the District Collector of the port may cause the arrest and bring back the same to the most convenient port, except when they were compelled to do so by.
A. Stress of weather
B. Duress of enemies
C. Both A and B.
D. Neither A nor B.c
Who shall assist the Customs Senior Boarding Officer when boarding an incoming foreign vessel?
A. Wharfingers
B. Arrastre operators
C. Customs Guards on duty
D. Customs Inspectors assigned on a vesseld
What is the function of the Port Utilization Section?
A.Supervises all wharfingers, Assistant wharfingers, customs guards assigned to the incoming or departing vessels.
B. Supervises the receiving, handling, custody, monitoring, movement and release of shipments at the Piers/Customs Zone.
C. Sees to it that cargoes are unloaded and loaded properly from/to the vessel.
D. Inspects all vessels arriving/departing from the ports of entry in the Philippines/b
The time that the vessel has reached the end of sea passage is the vessel's
A. Estimated Time of Arrival
C. Anticipated Time of Arrival
B. Expected Time of Arrival
D. Actual Time of Arrivald
The time declared by the master of the vessel or its agent in the notice of arrival submitted to the Bureau of Customs.
A. Estimated Time of Arrival
B. Expected time of Arrival
C. Anticipated Time of Arrival
D. Actual Time of Arrivala
As a general rule, port and airport authorities in all ports of entry shall provide customs officers exercising police authority with unhampered access to all premises within their administrative jurisdiction. The Bureau of Customs shall exercise supervision and control over the entrance and clearance of vessels A and aircraft engaged in foreign commerce.
A. Both statements are true.
C. The first statement is true, the second is false. B. Both statements are false.
D. The first statement is false, the second is true.a
The following formalities shall be observed by a vessel engaged in foreign trade upon arrival at any port in the Philippines, except
A. To report its arrival to the District Collector at the port of entry or to the customs officer authorized to meet the vessel at the end of sea passage.
B. To notify in writing the District Collector through a NOA submitted to the PID or its equivalent office C. Accomplish the "Oath of entering vessel from a foreign port"
D. Pay the corresponding Customs documentary Stamp (CDS)d
A bill of lading issued to carry out the transportation of Ro-Ro shipments and ascertain the conditions of the contract, particularly its start and end point, performs what function of the bill of lading?
A. Receipt of Goods
C. Document of title to the Goods
B.Evidence of Contract of Carriage
D. Evidence of Sale of Goodsb
The following regulations shall be obligatory to a vessel engaged in foreign commerce upon its every entry/arrival in any Philippine port, e except
A. Boarding formalities and the submission of documents to the authorized customs officer
B. Submission of e-Cargo Manifest
C. Production of the entire crew listed in the vessel's shipping crew manifest
D. Submission of supplemental cargo manifestc
A special permit shall be required for the following port operations, except
A. Discharge of ballast
B. Direct to truck transfer
C. Shifting of cargoes
D. Discharge of passenger baggagea
Refer to goods arriving at any port from another port or place noted in the carrier's manifest and destined to another local port or to a foreign port.
A.Bulk cargoes
B Ship stores
C. Ship stores
D. Transit cargoesd
Cargoes and Containers not listed in both the cargo manifest and stowage plan shall be considered as
A Loose cargoes
B. Undeclared cargoes
C. Unmanifested cargoes
D. Seized cargoes.c
Document issued at the foreign loading port by an accredited cargo surveying company for bulk and break-bulk cargo after the survey.
A. Discharge Port Survey Report
B. General Permit to Load and Unload
C. Load Port Survey Report
D. Shipside Permitc
Under the tariff and customs laws, when shall advance notice of an aircraft's arrival be required?
A. For scheduled arrival of aircraft
B. For non-scheduled arrival of aircraft
C. In time of emergency landing of the aircraft
D. When forced landing is conductedb
These are temperature-regulated shipping containers that always have a carefully controlled low temperature exclusively used for shipment of perishable substances like fruits and vegetables over long distances.
A. refrigerated containers
B. thermal containers
C. tanks
D. tunnel containersa
In terms of customs operation, this port is known as the country's gateway to international shipping and trade, equipped with five piers that can accommodate cruise vessels, military ships, and sea freights.
A. Manila International Container Terminal
B. Manila South Harbor
C. Manila North Harbor
D. Batangas International Container Terminalb
The permission given by the Bureau of Customs allowing persons to establish and operate a CFw without prejudice to existing contracts entered into by terminal facility operators with other government regulatory agencies.
A. Certificate of Authority to operate
B. Permit to Operate
C. Authority to Operate
D. Certificate of Registrationc
It is a CFW established within the seaport or off-dock authorized to accept and store loaded or emphy aontainer vans intended for international shipping for storage within the period allowed under the applicable customs laws, rules and regulations.
A. Terminal Facility
B. Off-dock CFW
C. Seaport Temporary Storage Warehouse D.Container Yardd
A CFW established within the seaport premises or off-dock for purposes of storage, examination, stripping, stuffing, or safekeeping of imported goods.
A. Terminal facility
B. Off- dock CFW
C. Seaport Temporary Storage Warehouse
D. Container Yardc
The Philippine Port System is grouped into four categories. Which of them has the most extensive network of ports in the Philippines though private cargo handling companies provide cargo handling services?
A. PPA Port System
B. IPA Port system
C. DOTr Developed Feeder Port System
D. RRT Port Systema
Which of the following is not structured as a CFW?
A. Container Yard
B. Container Freight Station
C. Seaport Warehouse
D. Private Customs Bonded warehoused
The Bureau shall, for customs purposes, exercise control over, direct, and manage CBWs and CFWs pursuant to Section 303 of the CMTA and likewise over the goods thereat pursuant to___ of the CMTA.
A. Section 301
B. Section 302
C. Section 202
D. Section 306d
Which of the following is different and could not be a part of the group?
A. Airshow
B. Research
C. Sheltering
D. Disembarkingd
Refer to goods arriving at any port from another port or place noted in the carrier's manifest and destined to another local or to a foreign port
A. Bulk cargoes
B. Ship stores
C. Saloon stores
D. Transit cargoesd
A special permit shall be required for the following port operations, except
A. Discharge of ballast
B. Discharge of passenger baggage
C. Direct to truck transfer
D. Shifting of cargoesa
Unloading of containerized cargoes shall be authorized only upon issuance by the Authorized customs officer of a
A. General permit
B. Container permit
C. Load port survey report
D. Discharge port surveya
Which of the following shall be covered by a supplemental cargo manifest?
A. Cargoes not recorded in the cargo stowage plan but are listed in the cargo manifest.
B. Containers not listed in the cargo manifest but are recorded in the stowage plan
C. Cargoes not listed in both cargo manifest and stowage plan.
D. Containers not recorded in cargo manifest and stowage plan.b
Which of the following protocols must be observed in the advance submission of cargo manifest?
A. If the transit time is less than 72 hours, the shipping lines must submit the cargo manifest electronically to the Bureau at least 24 hours before the arrival of the vessel.
B. If the transit time is less than 72 hours, the shipping lines must submit the cargo manifest electronically to the Bureau at least 12 hours before the arrival of the vessel.
C. If the transit time is less than 72 hours, the shipping lines must submit the cargo manifest electronically to the Bureau at least 6 hours before the arrival of the vessel.
D. If the transit time is less than 72 hours, the shipping lines must submit the cargo manifest electronically to the Bureau at least 48 hours before the arrival of the vessel.a
What document shall be presented to the authorized customs officer for the purpose of making aircraft entry?
A. One copy of general manifest
B. Two copies of general declaration
C. Three copies of general manifest
D. Four copies of general declarationb
Any aircraft from a foreign port arriving within the limits of a Customs District which departs before undergoing customs formalities without being compelled to do so by stress of weather shall be liable to the following fine when accused of for the first time.
A. P400,000.00
B. P300,000.00
C. P200,000.00
D. P100,000.00d
A penalty of not less than One Hundred Thousand Pesos but not more than Three Hundred thousand Pesos shall be imposed on the following offenses, except
A. Obstruction to boarding officer
B. Unloading of cargo before arrival at the port of entry
C. Unlawful boarding of the vessel or aircraft
D. Unloading of cargo at improper time or place after arrival.b
Any vessel or aircraft suspected of committing a violation of the tariff and customs laws may not warrant a penalty of a fine upon satisfactory proof that the alleged commission was rendered necessary by
A. Order of the foreign government
C. The organization on a case-to-case basis
B. Stress of weather, accident or other necessity D. Own free-willb
A penalty of not less than One Hundred Thousand Pesos but not more than Three Hundred thousand Pesos shall be imposed on the following offenses, except
A. Failure to exhibit or deposit documents
B. Bringing of unmanifested arms, explosives, or war equipment
C. Disappearance of manifested goods
D. Failure to supply advance and requisite manifestsb
Any vessel caught for the second time that the seal placed by customs officer on 20 boxes of goods on board is broken, how much shall be the amount of fine?
A. P2,000,000.00
C. P6,000,000.00
B P4,000,000,00
D. P8,000,000.00b
A penalty of not less than One Hundred Thousand Pesos but not more than Three Hundred Thousand Pesos shall be imposed on the following offenses, except
A. Discrepancy with the Master of the vessel or Pilot-in-command report
B. False Statement of vessel or aircraft destination
C. Breaking of seal placed by customs officers
D. Discrepancy between actual and declared weight of manifested goodsd
his law defines the basic relationship, duties, liabilities, rights, and immunities between ocean carriers and cargo owners.
A. Co-Loading Act
B. Carriage of Goods by Sea Act
C. Provisions of Common Carrier
D. Warsaw Conventionb
MV Evergreen, an international vessel bound for Australia loaded on board the vessel, a domestic cargo. Does this constitute a violation of the law?
A. Yes, as provided for in Section 8 of RA 10663. B. Yes, as provided for in Section 8 of RA 10668. C. No, as the loading of cargo on board the vessel is for co-loading purposes only.
D. No, as the vessel will leave the cargo at another port of entry before leaving the Philippine territory.b
It is formally known as the Convention for the unification of certain rules relating to international carriage by air.
A. Co-Loading Act
B. Carriage of Goods by Sea Act
C. Provisions of Common Carrier
D. Warsaw Conventiond
These are persons, corporations, firms, or associations engaged in the business of carrying or transporting passengers or goods or both, by land, water, or air, for compensation, offering their services to the public.
A. Foreign Vessel
B. Freight Forwarder
C. Shipping Line
D. Common Carrierd
Any cargo that may be self-driven (cars, buses, trailer, and tractor) or wheeled (unaccompanied trailers, certain construction equipment), loaded or towed onto the vessel.
A. Dry bulk
B. Liquid bulk
C. Breakbulk
D. Roll-on/Roll-offd
What is the fundamental purpose of the Warsaw Convention?
A. To achieve uniformity of rules governing claims arising from international sea transportation.
B. To achieve uniformity of rules governing claims arising from international air transportation.
C. To achieve uniformity of rules governing claims arising from domestic air transportation.
D. To achieve uniformity of rules governing claims arising from domestic sea transportation.b
The duties of the common carrier include:
A. To accept passengers and goods with discrimination
B. To seasonably deliver the goods or bring the passenger to the origin
C.To deliver the goods or bring the passenger to the proper place or destination
D. To deliver the goods to the improper personc
Montenegro Shipping Lines caters to the transport of passengers and goods from one island to another domestically. Therefore, Montenegro B is considered as-
A. Domestic Forwarder
C. Shipper
B. Common Carrier
D. Shipping Vesselb
This Act shall apply exclusively to foreign vessels carrying foreign container vans or foreign cargoes.
A. RA 10663
B. RA 10683
C. RA 10668
D. RA 10693c
It refers to agreements between two or more international or domestic sea carriers whereby a sea carrier bound for a specified destination agrees to load, transport, and unload the3 container van or cargo of another carrier bound
for the same destination.
A. Transiting
B.Co-loading
C. Transshipment
D. Co-transferb
A standardized reusable steel box used for the safe, efficient and secure storge and movement of materials and products within an intermodal freight transport system.
A. Container Van
B. Closed van
C. C- box
D.corgurated boxa
What is the best evidence of a contract of carriage by sea?
A. Certificate of loading on board vessel
B.Mission Order issued by the Master of the vessel
C. Airwaybill
D. Bill of Ladingd
á law designed to govern the rights and responsibilities between the owners of the cargo being shipped (aka "shippers") and the persons or entities that transport the cargo for a fee (aka "carriers")
A Co-Loading Act
B. Carriage of Goods by Sea Act
C. Provisions of Common Carrier
D. Warsaw Conventionb
The period covered from the time when the goods are loaded on to the time when they are discharged from the ship.
A. Carriage of goods
B. Co-loading
C. Transport of goods
D. Freightagea
Under COGSA rules, contract of carriage shall only apply to contracts covered by airway bill or similar document of A title, insofar as such document relates to the carriage of goods by sea. It also includes bill of lading or any similar document as aforesaid issued under or pursuant to a charter party from the moment at which such bill of lading or similar document of title regulates the relations between a carrier and a holder of the same.
A. Both statements are true.
B. Both statement re false
C. The first statement is true, the second is false. D.The first statement is false, the second is true.d
Which law shall be applied in the determination of the liability of the foreign vessel for the loss of, or damage to, the goods carried on board the vessel?
A. The Philippine COGSA
B.The Philippine Civil Code
C. The Philippine Co-loading Act
D. The Philippine Code of Commercea
From the nature of their business and for the reasons of public policy, what are common carriers bound to observe in the vigilance over the goods and for the safety of the passengers transported by them?
A Infinite responsibility
C. Careful vigilance
B. Extraordinary diligence
D. Extra care and securityb
Under the Customs Laws, all vessels and aircraft coming into the jurisdiction of the Philippines shall submit in advance coples of the cargo manifest and consolidated cargo manifest electronically. The same is required for proper monitoring and reporting of the arriving vessel or aircraft.
A. Both statements are true
B. Both statement are false
C. The first statement is true, the second is false D. The first statement is false, the second is truea
Assuming that statements in question number 1 are both in the positive, which of the following B OC Group shall be responsible to devise an ICT enabled system for the distribution submission and processing of the documents.
A AOCG
B. RCMG
C. MISTG
D. PCAGc
As a general rule, all vessels and aircraft engaged in foreign trade shall visit_____, except as otherwise especially allowed. Which of the following shall complete the idea asked?
A. Ports of entry only
C. Designated ports of entry only
B. Ports of entry
D. any ports in the Philippinesc
Every vessel or aircraft arriving within a Customs District of the Philippines from a foreign port shall be subject to the authority of the____ of the port while within its jurisdiction.
A. Commissioner of Customs
C. Office of the Bureau of Customs
B. District Collector
D. Local Government Unitb
Every vessel or aircraft arriving within a Customs District of the Philippines from a foreign port shall dock at the
A. Ports of entry only
B. Port of entry
C.Designated ports of entry only
D. any ports in the Philippinesc
Under the Customs Law, upon the arrival in port of any vessel engaged in foreign trade, the following actions shall be regarded as unlawful except for one.
A. For any person to board or leave the vessel without permission of the customs officer concemed
B. For the pilot, consul, quarantine officers, customs officers, or duly authorized persons to board or leave the vessel without permission of the customs officer concerned
C. For any tugboat, rowboat, or other craft to go alongside such vessel
D. For any person so authorized to take any unauthorized person to board the same vessel or allow loitering near or alongside such vessel.b
To exercise control over the boarding or leaving of incoming vessels and over other vessels approaching the former, what is the allowable distance that unauthorized tugboats and other vessels shall keep away from such vessels engaged in foreign trade?
A. At least 10 meters
B. Not less than 30 meters
C. Not more than 50 meters
D. Not longer than 70 metersc
The time that the vessel has reached the end of sea passage shall be the vessel's.
A. Estimated Time of Arrival
B. Expected Time of Arrival
C. Anticipated time of Arrival
D.Actual Time of Arrivald
As a rule, there shall be one Wharfinger-in-charge at Off-Dock CY-CFS who shall perform the following duties and responsibilities except
A. Supervises the stripping of containers at Off-Dock
B. Reports to the Collector of Customs within forty-eight (48) hours from the time the article is deemed abandoned.
C. Maintains a logbook to record events in his post such as examination made, hold/alert order, notice of Warrant of Seizure and Detention (WSD) and samples taken.
D. None of the Above.c
Who shall maintain the peace and order at the port?
A. Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service B. Enforcement and Security Service
C. Piers and Inspection Service
D. Port Utilization Serviceb
A frontline unit consisting of a port facility specially dedicated to a single type of operation such as loading and unloading of solid bulk cargo.
A. Terminal Port
B. Private Port
C.Public Port
D.Dockyarda
A container loaded with cargoes belonging to more than one consignee and/or covered by more than one bill of lading.
A Full Container Load
B. Less Container Load
C. Half Load Container
D. Full Load Containerb
A building or shed in a container terminal used for the temporary or short-term storage of goods in transit is referred to as
A. Warehouse
B. Transit shed
C. Container Freight Station
D. Cargo Stalagc
container loaded with cargo belonging to a single consignee and/or covered by one bill of lading.
A. Full Container Load
B. Less Container Load
C. Half Load Container
D. Full Load Containera
All works performed on board vessel, I.e.,the process or act of loading and unloading cargo, stowing inside hatches, compartments and on deck or open spaces on board vessel.
A. Arrastre services
B. Porterage services
C. Stevedoring services
D. Hauling servicesc
The area between the transit shed and quay-wall that is used for working cargoes for loading to or unloaded from the vessel.
A. Apron
B. Berth
C. Dock
D. Marshalling Yarda
Part of a pier or wharf occupied by a vessel or any place where a ship may lie at anchor or dock
A. Apron
B. Berth
C. A and B
D. Neither A nor Bb
Unpacked liquid or dry cargoes, including loose or commodities shipped in a mass, must be pumped, shoveled, scooped, or forked during loading or unloading.
A. Bulk cargo
B. Dangerous cargo
C. Conventional Cargo
D. General Cargoa
. A specially designed wheeled carrier used to transport standard ISO containers with two or three axles according to the weight of the container.
A. Bollard
B. Chassis
C. Containership
D. Rigb
The territorial jurisdiction under the PPA's control, supervision, or ownership.
A. Dry-dock
B. Harbor
C. Port District
D. Terminalc
The amount assessed against a vessel for mooring or berthing at a pier, wharf, bulkhead wharf, river os marginal channel wharf at any port in the Philippines; or for mooring or making fast to a vessel so berthed or for coming or mooring within any slip, channel, basin, river or canal under the jurisdiction of any por of the Philippines. The owner, agent, operator or master of the vessel is liable for this charge.
A. Port Dues
B. Dockage at Anchorage
C. Lay-up fee
D. Dockage at Berthd
The amount the owner, agent, operator or master of a vessel engaged in foreign trade has to pay for each entrance into or departure from a port of entry in the Philippines.
A. Port Dues
B. Dockage at Anchorage
C. Lay-up fee
D. Dockage at Bertha
A continuous structure built parallel to the margin of the sea or alongside riverbanks, canals, of waterways where vessels may lie alongside to receive or discharge cargo, embark or disembark passengers, or lie at rest.
A. Pier
B.Wharf
C. Berth
D. Dockb
Goods transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums, or barrels.
A. break-bulk cargo
B. solid bulk cargo
C. liquid bulk cargo
D.bulk cargoa
A merchant ship intended to carry on board passengers and their baggage's only.
A. Tug boat
B. Row boat
C.Passenger ship
D. Ro-ro shipc
The cargo handling operator of Batangas International Port at present.
A.Aries Arrastre and Stevedoring Corp.
B. Asian Terminals, Inc.
C. International Container Terminal services, Inc. D. San Miguel Stevedoring Co.b
A cargo handling equipment described as a freight-carrying vehicle that carries its load underneath typically can load and unload without the assistance of cranes or forklifts
A.Quay crane
B. Ship-to-shore crane
C Container carrier
D. Straddle carrierd
A cargo handling equipment in a container terminal capable of loading and unloading containers onto trucks or railway wagons or to store the containers on top of each other in stacks in a container yard
A. Side lifter
B. Reach stacker
C. Transtainer
D. Spreaderc
A box or container with a convertible top that can be removed to make an open top so that materials of any height can be shipped quickly
A. Closed container
B. Flat rack container
C. Open side container
D. Open top containerd
The amount assessed against the cargo of a vessel engaged in foreign or coastwise trade, based on the capacity, weight or measurement received and discharged by such vessel, either the owner, consignee or agent of the merchandise is liable for such charge.
A. arrastre charge
B. wharfage due
C. storage charge
D. stevedoring chargeb
This agency was created under Presidential Decree No. 505 to integrate the functions of port operations, cargo handling and port development in the Philippines.
A. Bureau of Customs
B. Bureau of Quarantine
C. Philippine Coast Guard
D. Philippine Ports Authorityd
Upon the arrival of a vessel at any Philippine port from a foreign port, such vessel shall be boarded by a quarantine officer to inspect and check the health condition of the whole of the vessel, and if found in order, shall be issued a document called
A. Certificate of Inspection and Loading
B. Pratique
C. Clearance Certificate
D. International Tonnage Certificateb
A written notification furnished by a vessel engaged in foreign trade to the District Collector of intended arrival 24 hours before such arrival.
A. intended Time of Arrival
B. Anticipated Time of Arrival
C. Desired Time of Arrival
D. Advanced Notice of Arrivald
The following documents are to be submitted before the arrival of the vessel at a port of entry in the Philippines, except
A. Cargo declaration
B. Inward foreign manifest
C. House bill of lading
D. Consolidated cargo manifestc
The statutory sanction for failure to supply the requisite documents in advance.
A. Fine
B. Surcharge
C. Imprisonment
D. Reclusion perpetuaa
This agency checks the sanitation condition of the incoming vessel, including its passengers, crew members and cargo.
A Bureau of Customs
B Bureau of Quarantine
C. Philippine Ports Authority
D. Philippine Coast Guardb
As a general rule, every vessel or aircraft arriving within a Customs District of the Philippines shall dock at the designated port of entry. It shall be subject to the authority of the District Collector of the port while within its jurisdiction.
A. Both statements are true.
B. Both statements are false
C. The first statement is true, the second is false. D. The first statement is false, the second is true.a
A document listing cargo or passengers carried on a ship or aircraft. It contains the port of departure, and delivery, with the marks, numbers, quantity, and description of the packages and the names of the consignees
A. Bill of Lading
B. Manifest
C. Packing List
D. Airway Billb
Every vessel from a foreign port must have a complete manifest of all its cargoes. Manifest is required even if the vessel does not carry cargo or passengers.
A. Both statements are true.
B. Both statements are false.
C. The first statement is true, the second is false. D. The first statement is false, the second is true.a
Two or more shipments from several shippers assembled at one point of origin, each covered by an individual bill of lading and consigned to a forwarder at the place of destination for delivery to the respective consignees.
A Bulk shipment
B. Consolidated shipment
C. Break-bulk shipment
D. Full container load shipmentb
The primary duty of a vessel or aircraft arriving within the limits of a Customs District from a foreign port is to make vessel entry or aircraft entry, as the case may be. If, before entry shall have been made, such vessel or aircraft departs or attempts to depart, the District Collector of the port may cause the arrest and bring back the same to the most convenient port, except when they were compelled to do so by.
A. Stress of weather
B. Duress of enemies
C. Both A and B.
D. Neither A nor B.c
Who shall assist the Customs Senior Boarding Officer when boarding an incoming foreign vessel?
A. Wharfingers
B. Arrastre operators
C. Customs Guards on duty
D. Customs Inspectors assigned on a vesseld
What is the function of the Port Utilization Section?
A.Supervises all wharfingers, Assistant wharfingers, customs guards assigned to the incoming or departing vessels.
B. Supervises the receiving, handling, custody, monitoring, movement and release of shipments at the Piers/Customs Zone.
C. Sees to it that cargoes are unloaded and loaded properly from/to the vessel.
D. Inspects all vessels arriving/departing from the ports of entry in the Philippines/b
The time that the vessel has reached the end of sea passage is the vessel's
A. Estimated Time of Arrival
C. Anticipated Time of Arrival
B. Expected Time of Arrival
D. Actual Time of Arrivald
The time declared by the master of the vessel or its agent in the notice of arrival submitted to the Bureau of Customs.
A. Estimated Time of Arrival
B. Expected time of Arrival
C. Anticipated Time of Arrival
D. Actual Time of Arrivala
As a general rule, port and airport authorities in all ports of entry shall provide customs officers exercising police authority with unhampered access to all premises within their administrative jurisdiction. The Bureau of Customs shall exercise supervision and control over the entrance and clearance of vessels A and aircraft engaged in foreign commerce.
A. Both statements are true.
C. The first statement is true, the second is false. B. Both statements are false.
D. The first statement is false, the second is true.a
The following formalities shall be observed by a vessel engaged in foreign trade upon arrival at any port in the Philippines, except
A. To report its arrival to the District Collector at the port of entry or to the customs officer authorized to meet the vessel at the end of sea passage.
B. To notify in writing the District Collector through a NOA submitted to the PID or its equivalent office C. Accomplish the "Oath of entering vessel from a foreign port"
D. Pay the corresponding Customs documentary Stamp (CDS)d
A bill of lading issued to carry out the transportation of Ro-Ro shipments and ascertain the conditions of the contract, particularly its start and end point, performs what function of the bill of lading?
A. Receipt of Goods
C. Document of title to the Goods
B.Evidence of Contract of Carriage
D. Evidence of Sale of Goodsb
The following regulations shall be obligatory to a vessel engaged in foreign commerce upon its every entry/arrival in any Philippine port, e except
A. Boarding formalities and the submission of documents to the authorized customs officer
B. Submission of e-Cargo Manifest
C. Production of the entire crew listed in the vessel's shipping crew manifest
D. Submission of supplemental cargo manifestc
A special permit shall be required for the following port operations, except
A. Discharge of ballast
B. Direct to truck transfer
C. Shifting of cargoes
D. Discharge of passenger baggagea
Refer to goods arriving at any port from another port or place noted in the carrier's manifest and destined to another local port or to a foreign port.
A.Bulk cargoes
B Ship stores
C. Ship stores
D. Transit cargoesd
Cargoes and Containers not listed in both the cargo manifest and stowage plan shall be considered as
A Loose cargoes
B. Undeclared cargoes
C. Unmanifested cargoes
D. Seized cargoes.c
Document issued at the foreign loading port by an accredited cargo surveying company for bulk and break-bulk cargo after the survey.
A. Discharge Port Survey Report
B. General Permit to Load and Unload
C. Load Port Survey Report
D. Shipside Permitc
Under the tariff and customs laws, when shall advance notice of an aircraft's arrival be required?
A. For scheduled arrival of aircraft
B. For non-scheduled arrival of aircraft
C. In time of emergency landing of the aircraft
D. When forced landing is conductedb
These are temperature-regulated shipping containers that always have a carefully controlled low temperature exclusively used for shipment of perishable substances like fruits and vegetables over long distances.
A. refrigerated containers
B. thermal containers
C. tanks
D. tunnel containersa
In terms of customs operation, this port is known as the country's gateway to international shipping and trade, equipped with five piers that can accommodate cruise vessels, military ships, and sea freights.
A. Manila International Container Terminal
B. Manila South Harbor
C. Manila North Harbor
D. Batangas International Container Terminalb
The permission given by the Bureau of Customs allowing persons to establish and operate a CFw without prejudice to existing contracts entered into by terminal facility operators with other government regulatory agencies.
A. Certificate of Authority to operate
B. Permit to Operate
C. Authority to Operate
D. Certificate of Registrationc
It is a CFW established within the seaport or off-dock authorized to accept and store loaded or emphy aontainer vans intended for international shipping for storage within the period allowed under the applicable customs laws, rules and regulations.
A. Terminal Facility
B. Off-dock CFW
C. Seaport Temporary Storage Warehouse D.Container Yardd
A CFW established within the seaport premises or off-dock for purposes of storage, examination, stripping, stuffing, or safekeeping of imported goods.
A. Terminal facility
B. Off- dock CFW
C. Seaport Temporary Storage Warehouse
D. Container Yardc
The Philippine Port System is grouped into four categories. Which of them has the most extensive network of ports in the Philippines though private cargo handling companies provide cargo handling services?
A. PPA Port System
B. IPA Port system
C. DOTr Developed Feeder Port System
D. RRT Port Systema
Which of the following is not structured as a CFW?
A. Container Yard
B. Container Freight Station
C. Seaport Warehouse
D. Private Customs Bonded warehoused
The Bureau shall, for customs purposes, exercise control over, direct, and manage CBWs and CFWs pursuant to Section 303 of the CMTA and likewise over the goods thereat pursuant to___ of the CMTA.
A. Section 301
B. Section 302
C. Section 202
D. Section 306d
Which of the following is different and could not be a part of the group?
A. Airshow
B. Research
C. Sheltering
D. Disembarkingd
Refer to goods arriving at any port from another port or place noted in the carrier's manifest and destined to another local or to a foreign port
A. Bulk cargoes
B. Ship stores
C. Saloon stores
D. Transit cargoesd
A special permit shall be required for the following port operations, except
A. Discharge of ballast
B. Discharge of passenger baggage
C. Direct to truck transfer
D. Shifting of cargoesa
Unloading of containerized cargoes shall be authorized only upon issuance by the Authorized customs officer of a
A. General permit
B. Container permit
C. Load port survey report
D. Discharge port surveya
Which of the following shall be covered by a supplemental cargo manifest?
A. Cargoes not recorded in the cargo stowage plan but are listed in the cargo manifest.
B. Containers not listed in the cargo manifest but are recorded in the stowage plan
C. Cargoes not listed in both cargo manifest and stowage plan.
D. Containers not recorded in cargo manifest and stowage plan.b
Which of the following protocols must be observed in the advance submission of cargo manifest?
A. If the transit time is less than 72 hours, the shipping lines must submit the cargo manifest electronically to the Bureau at least 24 hours before the arrival of the vessel.
B. If the transit time is less than 72 hours, the shipping lines must submit the cargo manifest electronically to the Bureau at least 12 hours before the arrival of the vessel.
C. If the transit time is less than 72 hours, the shipping lines must submit the cargo manifest electronically to the Bureau at least 6 hours before the arrival of the vessel.
D. If the transit time is less than 72 hours, the shipping lines must submit the cargo manifest electronically to the Bureau at least 48 hours before the arrival of the vessel.a
What document shall be presented to the authorized customs officer for the purpose of making aircraft entry?
A. One copy of general manifest
B. Two copies of general declaration
C. Three copies of general manifest
D. Four copies of general declarationb
Any aircraft from a foreign port arriving within the limits of a Customs District which departs before undergoing customs formalities without being compelled to do so by stress of weather shall be liable to the following fine when accused of for the first time.
A. P400,000.00
B. P300,000.00
C. P200,000.00
D. P100,000.00d
A penalty of not less than One Hundred Thousand Pesos but not more than Three Hundred thousand Pesos shall be imposed on the following offenses, except
A. Obstruction to boarding officer
B. Unloading of cargo before arrival at the port of entry
C. Unlawful boarding of the vessel or aircraft
D. Unloading of cargo at improper time or place after arrival.b
Any vessel or aircraft suspected of committing a violation of the tariff and customs laws may not warrant a penalty of a fine upon satisfactory proof that the alleged commission was rendered necessary by
A. Order of the foreign government
C. The organization on a case-to-case basis
B. Stress of weather, accident or other necessity D. Own free-willb
A penalty of not less than One Hundred Thousand Pesos but not more than Three Hundred thousand Pesos shall be imposed on the following offenses, except
A. Failure to exhibit or deposit documents
B. Bringing of unmanifested arms, explosives, or war equipment
C. Disappearance of manifested goods
D. Failure to supply advance and requisite manifestsb
Any vessel caught for the second time that the seal placed by customs officer on 20 boxes of goods on board is broken, how much shall be the amount of fine?
A. P2,000,000.00
C. P6,000,000.00
B P4,000,000,00
D. P8,000,000.00b
A penalty of not less than One Hundred Thousand Pesos but not more than Three Hundred Thousand Pesos shall be imposed on the following offenses, except
A. Discrepancy with the Master of the vessel or Pilot-in-command report
B. False Statement of vessel or aircraft destination
C. Breaking of seal placed by customs officers
D. Discrepancy between actual and declared weight of manifested goodsd
his law defines the basic relationship, duties, liabilities, rights, and immunities between ocean carriers and cargo owners.
A. Co-Loading Act
B. Carriage of Goods by Sea Act
C. Provisions of Common Carrier
D. Warsaw Conventionb
MV Evergreen, an international vessel bound for Australia loaded on board the vessel, a domestic cargo. Does this constitute a violation of the law?
A. Yes, as provided for in Section 8 of RA 10663. B. Yes, as provided for in Section 8 of RA 10668. C. No, as the loading of cargo on board the vessel is for co-loading purposes only.
D. No, as the vessel will leave the cargo at another port of entry before leaving the Philippine territory.b
It is formally known as the Convention for the unification of certain rules relating to international carriage by air.
A. Co-Loading Act
B. Carriage of Goods by Sea Act
C. Provisions of Common Carrier
D. Warsaw Conventiond
These are persons, corporations, firms, or associations engaged in the business of carrying or transporting passengers or goods or both, by land, water, or air, for compensation, offering their services to the public.
A. Foreign Vessel
B. Freight Forwarder
C. Shipping Line
D. Common Carrierd
Any cargo that may be self-driven (cars, buses, trailer, and tractor) or wheeled (unaccompanied trailers, certain construction equipment), loaded or towed onto the vessel.
A. Dry bulk
B. Liquid bulk
C. Breakbulk
D. Roll-on/Roll-offd
What is the fundamental purpose of the Warsaw Convention?
A. To achieve uniformity of rules governing claims arising from international sea transportation.
B. To achieve uniformity of rules governing claims arising from international air transportation.
C. To achieve uniformity of rules governing claims arising from domestic air transportation.
D. To achieve uniformity of rules governing claims arising from domestic sea transportation.b
The duties of the common carrier include:
A. To accept passengers and goods with discrimination
B. To seasonably deliver the goods or bring the passenger to the origin
C.To deliver the goods or bring the passenger to the proper place or destination
D. To deliver the goods to the improper personc
Montenegro Shipping Lines caters to the transport of passengers and goods from one island to another domestically. Therefore, Montenegro B is considered as-
A. Domestic Forwarder
C. Shipper
B. Common Carrier
D. Shipping Vesselb
This Act shall apply exclusively to foreign vessels carrying foreign container vans or foreign cargoes.
A. RA 10663
B. RA 10683
C. RA 10668
D. RA 10693c
It refers to agreements between two or more international or domestic sea carriers whereby a sea carrier bound for a specified destination agrees to load, transport, and unload the3 container van or cargo of another carrier bound
for the same destination.
A. Transiting
B.Co-loading
C. Transshipment
D. Co-transferb
A standardized reusable steel box used for the safe, efficient and secure storge and movement of materials and products within an intermodal freight transport system.
A. Container Van
B. Closed van
C. C- box
D.corgurated boxa
What is the best evidence of a contract of carriage by sea?
A. Certificate of loading on board vessel
B.Mission Order issued by the Master of the vessel
C. Airwaybill
D. Bill of Ladingd
á law designed to govern the rights and responsibilities between the owners of the cargo being shipped (aka "shippers") and the persons or entities that transport the cargo for a fee (aka "carriers")
A Co-Loading Act
B. Carriage of Goods by Sea Act
C. Provisions of Common Carrier
D. Warsaw Conventionb
The period covered from the time when the goods are loaded on to the time when they are discharged from the ship.
A. Carriage of goods
B. Co-loading
C. Transport of goods
D. Freightagea
Under COGSA rules, contract of carriage shall only apply to contracts covered by airway bill or similar document of A title, insofar as such document relates to the carriage of goods by sea. It also includes bill of lading or any similar document as aforesaid issued under or pursuant to a charter party from the moment at which such bill of lading or similar document of title regulates the relations between a carrier and a holder of the same.
A. Both statements are true.
B. Both statement re false
C. The first statement is true, the second is false. D.The first statement is false, the second is true.d
Which law shall be applied in the determination of the liability of the foreign vessel for the loss of, or damage to, the goods carried on board the vessel?
A. The Philippine COGSA
B.The Philippine Civil Code
C. The Philippine Co-loading Act
D. The Philippine Code of Commercea
From the nature of their business and for the reasons of public policy, what are common carriers bound to observe in the vigilance over the goods and for the safety of the passengers transported by them?
A Infinite responsibility
C. Careful vigilance
B. Extraordinary diligence
D. Extra care and securityb