Question 3030Deck General70% to pass
A Contract of Affreightment covering the movement of a particular cargo from one designated port to another at a specified rate for each ton of goods loaded is called a _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) voyage charter party.
A voyage charter party is a contract of affreightment that covers the movement of a particular cargo from one designated port to another at a specified rate for each ton of goods loaded. It is distinct from other types of charter parties, such as:
A) bareboat charter party, which involves the hire of a vessel without crew or provisions.
C) demise charter party, which is a form of bareboat charter.
D) time charter party, which involves the hire of a vessel and crew for a specific period of time.
The key distinguishing feature of a voyage charter party is that it is focused on a specific cargo and voyage, rather than the hire of the vessel itself over a period of time.
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