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1
Q

In what year was Singapore established as a free port?
1819
1869
1965
2011

A

1819

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2
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The Suez Canal was created in which year, significantly impacting global trade?
1819
1869
1965
1980

A

1869

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3
Q

Which year saw the construction of Jurong Port to handle bulky cargo like cement and sand?
1975
1945
1965
1995

A

1965

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4
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Jurong Shipyard, Singapore’s first commercial shipyard, was established in what year?
1980
1968
1963
1962

A

1963

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5
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Keppel Shipyard and Sembawang Shipyard were both formed in which year?
1967
1968
1972
1980

A

1968

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6
Q

The first Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) was repaired in Singapore in which decade?

A

1970s

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7
Q

Between 2018-2019, Singapore shipyards undertook approximately how many scrubber installation and ballast water management system projects?

A

400

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8
Q

Which of the following was NOT a reason for Singapore to establish itself as a shipmanagement hub?
To promote the Singapore flag
To fight the flag of convenience
To promote Singapore as an IMC
To reduce shipbuilding costs

A

To reduce shipbuilding costs

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9
Q

Which research-based institute was established in April 2011 to promote maritime innovation?

Singapore Maritime Institute
Singapore Maritime Foundation
MaritimeOne Connect
Association of Singapore Marine Industries

A

Singapore Maritime Institute

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10
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Which organization, formed in 1968, represents marine industries, including shipyards and offshore sectors?

Association of Singapore Marine Industries (ASMI)
Singapore Shipping Association
Singapore Maritime Officer’s Union
MaritimeOne Connect

A

Association of Singapore Marine Industries (ASMI)

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11
Q

Which trade union was formed on 26 Aug 1955 to maintain relationships between shipping owners and seafarers?

Singapore Maritime Employers Federation (SMEF)
Singapore Organisation of Seamen
Singapore Maritime Officer’s Union
SCMA

A

Singapore Maritime Employers Federation (SMEF)

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12
Q

The Laju Hijacking incident occurred on which date?
31 Jan 1974
6 Oct 1978
26 Aug 1955
31 Aug 1992

A

31 Jan 1974

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13
Q

The Royal Pacific sinking, which highlighted training deficiencies, took place in which year
1985
1978
2000
1992

A

1992

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14
Q

The Spyros Explosion, which led to stricter industrial safety regulations, occurred in which year?

1978
1974
1985
1992

A

1978

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15
Q

What are the reasons to Sg becoming a ship repair hub?

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  1. Emerging LNG repair centre
  2. Second life for carriers
  3. Excellent Infrastructure
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16
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Name all 9 key Maritime Organisations and briefly state each of their roles

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  1. Singapore Shipping Association
  2. Singapore maritime Employers’ Federation
  3. MaritimeOne Connect
  4. Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI)
  5. Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA)
  6. Singapore Organisation of Seamen
  7. Associate of Singapore Marine Industries (ASMI)
    8.Singapore Maritime FOundation
  8. Singapore Maritime Officers’ Union

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