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What does the Athens Convention primarily define?

• Definitions related to maritime zones

• Definitions related to maritime transport

• Definitions related to maritime piracy

• Definitions related to the carriage of passengers and their luggage by sea

According to the Athens Convention, which category of luggage is included under 'cabin luggage'?

• Luggage covered by a charter party

• Articles and vehicles covered by a contract of carriage

• Luggage the passenger has in his cabin or in his possession, custody, or control

• Luggage carried under a contract primarily concerned with the carriage of goods

Which situation is NOT considered as part of the defined 'carriage' in the Athens Convention?

• The period during which the passenger and his cabin luggage are transported by water from land to the ship, included in the fare

• The period during which the passenger is in a marine terminal or station or on a quay or in or on any other port installation

• The period during embarkation or disembarkation

• The period during which the passenger and/or his cabin luggage are on board the ship

According to the Athens Convention, what does the carrier NOT hold liability for?

• Loss of or damage to monies and negotiable securities

• Loss of or damage to valuables deposited for safe-keeping

• Loss of or damage to gold and silverware

• Loss of or damage to live animals

Which statement is TRUE about the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969?

• The net tonnage measures the useful capacity of a ship.

• Existing ships undergoing alterations never require their tonnage to be determined.

• A ship's keel laying after the Convention's coming into force categorizes it as an existing ship.

• The length is measured from the fore side of the stern to the axis of the rudder stock.

What does the Athens Convention NOT define?

• Definitions related to 'carrier' and 'performing carrier'

• Definitions related to 'ship' and 'passenger'

• Definitions related to maritime pollution

• Definitions related to 'luggage' and 'cabin luggage'

According to the Athens Convention, what is the definition of 'performing carrier'?

• A person carried in a ship

• A person other than the passenger and carrier

• A person other than the carrier, being the owner, charterer, or operator of a ship, who actually performs the whole or part of the carriage

• A person who performs the embarkation or disembarkation process

What period does NOT fall under 'carriage' according to the Athens Convention?

• Period during embarkation or disembarkation

• Period during which the passenger and his cabin luggage are on board the ship

• Period while the passenger is in a marine terminal, station, or port installation

• Period during transportation from land to the ship if included in the fare

According to the Athens Convention, what is NOT considered as 'luggage'?

• Articles and vehicles carried under a charter party

• Live animals

• Cabin luggage possessed by the passenger

• Valuables deposited with the carrier for safe-keeping

What does the Athens Convention NOT cover in terms of liability?

• Loss of or damage to valuables deposited with the carrier for safe-keeping

• Death or personal injury to a passenger

• Environmental pollution caused by the ship

• Loss of or damage to cabin luggage