国际航运业务英语与函电练习答案.doc

1、1+国际航运业务英语与函电 （练习答案）Lesson 2Ex. IIIW. K. WEBSTER replenish bunkers; settle the account with you;quote us your freight rate; shipping application frequency of sailingbe attributable to transit time additional cargobe subject to change with the market / be subject to market fluctuationunder separate c

2、over / by separate post freight prepaid freight to collect (到付运费 ) conference tariffsail to schedule broken space / stowageIV1. We shall have a consignment of 500 cases of bicycles for shipment from Shanghaito Bombay. Please quote us your freight rate including dockage (wharfage),lighterage, unloadi

3、ng charge and other expenses.2. The M.V. “Tai He” of our company is due to leave Shanghai for Lisbon on 5thOctober. Please fax us your instructions without delay if you have any consignmentto be shipped by this vessel.3. This is to inform you that we are able to reserve as requested sufficient space

4、 foryour cargo. You are kindly requested to complete the shipping application and sendit duly to us in exchange for our Shipping Order, but the freight must be prepaid.4. With regard to the accommodation for the additional cargo as requested in yourletter dated 4th of this month, we wish to inform y

5、ou that the M.V. “ABC” has nomore space allotted for that cargo. We regret that we cannot do what you wish.5. The main advantages of container serve are : easy handling of cargo; less risk ofcargo damage or loss; low freight and prompt delivery. Especially, the developmentof “Multimodal Container Tr

6、ansport” system provides a highly efficient mode ofcargo transport.4Lesson 7绕航 deviation 无线电医疗咨询 medical advice by radio 迅速遣返 swift repatriation 办理出境手续 go through exit formalities 偷渡者 the stowaway 根据我国法规 in accordance with our lawsand regulations_I. hold sweeping; diversion; outturn report; shut out

7、 cargo;transshipped cargo; lashing and securing; exercise due diligence;the cargo/parcel in question; within stipulated time; conform with the shippers request; the stowage factors to be considered;to the entire satisfaction of the consignee; obvious discrepancy; due to the circumstances beyond our

8、control; on the present homeward voyage;III.1. Such being the case, the marks on the consignment are unclear, the ship will not be responsible for any consequences arising therefrom.2. you may rest assured that we will take all possible precautions against any damage to cargo in transit and cargo ha

9、ndling3. I regret to inform you that 300 bags of rice were shut out for the lack of (insufficient) space, which had been caused by our incorrect statement. Our ship will be responsible for all expenses incurred.4. As you are well aware, the weight of these heavy lifts is far beyond the lifting capac

10、ity of the ships facilities. Kindly contact the harbour administration/ port authority as soon as possible to arrange a shore crane for discharge.5. The shipper shall, before the shipment of the dangerous goods, furnish the shipowner or master with a “Dangerous Goods Declaration”, stating the said g

11、oods have been properly packed, marked and labelled in accordance with IMDG Code.6. The stevedores handled the goods in such a way that the mix-up of parcels is inevitable. 5Lesson 8I. perishable goods inherent nature negligence in stowage original damagevermin damage cargo damage alleged stevedore

12、damage insufficient ventilation under the strict supervision unfounded viewpointduring the rush loading deterioration of contents contaminated goodsleakage of contents hoops off bear the burden of prooflodge/file a complaint against sb. for sth. ample quantity of dunnaging mats and boardsbung up and

13、 bilge freeII. under, stowed, outturned, landed, from, question, destined, appreciate, make, tracing, forward, inform III. 4 March, 2000To: ( Consignee)Dear Sirs, Re. Damage to 150 C/S Oranges B/L No.184Ex. M.V. “Hua Xing” Yokohama/VancouverYour letter Ref. BK-425 dated 25th February has been duly r

14、eceived. We learn with much regret that 150 out of 2000 cases of oranges under B/L No.184 carried by us were damaged on the voyage from Yokohama to Vancouver.The parcel/consignment in question was stowed in No.2 lower hold and tweendeck which, prior to loading, were thoroughly examined by the Lloyds

15、 Surveyor at Yokohama. The coolness and ventilation in the compartments came up fully to the standards of transit, which was to the entire satisfaction of the Surveyor and shipper.During the voyage, we also paid special attention to the effective ventilation of the said cargo. From the above, we may

16、 conclude that the alleged damage to oranges must have been caused by their inherent nature and this is a matter beyond our control. Therefore, we are not to be held responsible for this damage.In addition, we would take this opportunity to bring it to your notice that the recurrence of such damage

17、will be inevitable in the future unless the shipper improves the packing thereof.We trust we shall have your full understanding in this connection.Yours faithfully,Master of M.V. “Hua Xing” 6Lesson 9I. establish business relationship, port disbursements/port dues and chargesagency appointment, agenc

18、y fee, canvass/solicit cargoport particulars, quarantine anchorage, Guide to Port Entryensure quick delivery, fumigation and disinfection(消毒), render you untiring service, at the discretion of port operationattend to Customs Declaration formalities for inward and outward shipments,The Business Regul

19、ations of China Ocean Shipping Agencyreport regularly ships movements and operation prospectsII. 1. Owing to the rapid development of the trade between our two countries, we are sure that more ships of our company will call at your port and other ports of your country in future.2. We appreciate that

20、 the particulars of your port we required may cause you some extra work, for which we feel much regret.3. Your letter of 24th May has been duly received. After careful consideration we have decided to appoint you formally as our ships agents in Port of Libreville.4. Enclosed please find a draft of “

21、Agency Agreement” for your perusal and kindly inform us whether you agree or not to all the provisions therein.5. To facilitate our consideration of the demand/requirements you made, please let us know the status of your company and scope of your business activities.6. We greatly appreciate your off

22、er to act as our ships agents at the port of Algiers.As we have already had our long time agents at the said port, we are very sorry that we are not prepared at present to appoint another one.7. Vessel must confirm her ETA at the specified Pilot Boarding Ground to the port authority two to three hou

23、rs before arrival.7Lesson 10 Shipping DocumentsFace Clauses1) Acknowledgement Clause (确认条款)“Received in apparent good order and condition except as otherwise noted the total number of containers or other packages or units enumerated below for transportation from the place of receipt to the place of

24、delivery subject to the terms and conditions hereof”.2) Unknown Clause （不知条款）“Weight, measure, numbers, quality, contents and value if mentioned in this Bill of Lading are to be considered unknown unless the contrary has been expressly acknowledged and agreed to. The signing of this Bill of Lading i

25、s not to be considered as such an agreement”. 3) Commitment Clause （承诺条款）“On presentation of this Bill of Lading duly endorsed to the Carrier by or on behalf of the Holder of the Bill of Lading, the rights and liabilities arising in accordance with the terns and conditions hereof shall, without prej

26、udice to any rule of common law or statute rendering them binding on the Merchant, become binding in all respects between the Carrier and the Holder of the Bill of Lading as though the contract evidenced hereby had been made between them.”4) Signature Clause （签署条款）“One original Bill of Lading must b

27、e surrendered duly endorsed in exchange for the goods or delivery order. In witness whereof the number of original Bill of Lading stated under have been signed, all of this tenor and date, one of which being accomplished, the other to stand void ”.*COSCO CONTAINER LINES B/LRECEIVED in apparent good

28、order and condition except as otherwise noted The total number of packages or units stuffed in the container, the description or the goods and weights shown in this Bill of Lading are furnished by the Merchants, and which the carrier has no reasonable means of checking and is not a part of this Bill

29、 of Lading contract. The carrier has issued the number of Bills of Lading stated below, all of this tenor and date, one of the original Bills of Lading must be surrendered and endorsed or signed against the delivery of the shipment and whereupon any other original Bills of Lading shall be void. The

30、Merchants agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Bill of Lading as if each had personally signed this Bill of Lading.SEE clause 4 on the back of this Bill of Lading (Terms on the back hereof, please read carefully).* Applicable Only When Document Used as a Combined Transport Bill of L

31、ading.8Lesson 10I. shipping documents, relieve the company of responsibility,manifest in triplicate, cargo tracer, overlanded/shortlanded cargo list, non-negotiable B/L, claimant, debit note,protection and indemnity (P approximately 5m in length were deformed due to the stevedores fault while my shi

32、p was loading at your port this morning.Kindly take this matter up with the stevedoring company immediately, requesting them to effect rush repairs and replacement of the damaged part before my departure and holding them fully responsible for the repair cost incurred.I trust this matter will have yo

33、ur great attention and thank you in advance.Yours faithfully,Master of M.V. “Chao Yang” (2)4 August, 20xx Dear Sirs Re: M.V. “A”collision with the wharf This is to inform you at 7:00 this morning the subject ship struck the wharf by her stern when she was pushed by two tugboats towards the wharf. Im

34、mediately after the accident the port authority call together some engineers and technicians to go down the wharf to examine its structure and made some video records on the spot.Findings of survey showed that there were two cracks in the wall of the wharf, some surface cement came off the wall and

35、one pillar was slightly damagedbecause of the sudden dash.Afterwards, the port authority claimed/demanded U.S.$ 30,000 of compensation from the shipowner for the said damage. But the master of the M.V. “A” held that “It was the sole fault of the tugboats. Because their walkie-talkies failed in commu

36、nication and the tugboats could not follow the pilots order to stop engine at once when the ship was getting alongside the wharf. Under these circumstances there was no reason for the shipowner to bear the unfair compensation.”By now this matter has been still under negotiation and we shall keep you

37、 informed of its development.Yours faithfully,Agents 10Lesson 13I.carriage of goods under charter, address commission, fixture note, charter hire, dispatch money/demurrage, tariff, Laytime Statement of Facts, for your perusalNotice of Readiness, stipulated laydays, on the basis of mutual agreement,i

38、n accordance with/under the charter party, make reference to Time Sheet,the volume to move per vessel, free in ,out and stowed(FIOS)II.to, of, between, on, under, on, of, by, to, of, in, with, to, to III.(1)This will serve to remind you that M.V. “China Sea” which arrived at this port on 10th June f

39、rom London, is now discharging cargo at Dock/Wharf No. 9 and will have reached the end of her stipulated laydays at 1500 hrs of this month.In accordance with the charter party dated 12th November, 19xx , demurrage will commence from that time and will be calculated at the sum of 500 per day, or pro

40、rata for part of a day.It is expected to note that you will pay the demurrage in time if the laytime is Extended.(2)Your letter FD-HY/93 dated 5th April has been duly received. With reference to the dispatch money of M.V. Noelle, from which steel bars were discharged at Shanghai, we clarified our vi

41、ews in our letter Ref. No.324 dated 18th March that on behalf of China Minmetals Imp & Exp Corp, we settled the accounts with you under Sate Contract 2FEE09019D. All the accounts were settled under the terms of the said Sale Contract except daily rate of Dispatch money/Demurrage calculated under the C/P, of which you will have a better understanding.Enclosed please find two copies of our Statement of Account for check. If you have any objection, please dont hesitate to let us know by reply.