CM 212 MIDTERM - QUIZ 2

What is the primary responsibility of the Bay Service Section?

• Monitoring import permits

• Managing boarding formalities

• Overseeing Customs Guards' schedules

• Issuing Quarantine Certificates

Who is responsible for ensuring that Customs personnel wear the correct uniforms and insignia?

• The Collector of Customs

• The Wharfinger

• The Chief of the Bay Service Section

• The Customs Senior Boarding Officer

What is the penalty for a Customs Inspector not wearing the prescribed uniform while on duty?

• Immediate dismissal

• Replacement by the Senior Boarding Officer

• A monetary fine

• Suspension for one week

What documents must the Customs Senior Boarding Officer submit after returning from a trip in the bay?

• Bill of Lading and Quarantine Certificate

• Inspector’s Certificate of Lading and Export Declaration

• Reports, entries, and documents received from the vessel's Master

• Shipside Permits and Transfer Notes

What is the duty of the Wharfinger regarding pier operations?

• Inspecting vessels for quarantine compliance

• Supervising pier cleanliness and cargo movement

• Maintaining security and monitoring unauthorized access

• Issuing shipside permits

Who approves overtime requests for customs personnel?

• The Chief of the Bay Service Section

• The Chief of Piers and Inspection Division

• The Deputy Collector for Operations

• The Commissioner of Customs

What must a Customs Inspector ensure when inspecting vessels at night?

• All crew members are onboard

• The vessel has rat guards

• The gangway is well-lit

• The captain is present

What is the role of the Customs Senior Boarding Officer in cargo sealing?

• Approving cargo manifests

• Securing sea stores

• Inspecting cargo documentation

• Authorizing ship repairs

What should be done if a Customs Guard is found negligent in their duties?

• They are fined

• The Customs Inspector must report them

• They are transferred to another post

• They are immediately dismissed

What must be included in the post-assignment report by the Customs Inspector?

• Certificate of Lading

• The captain’s logbook

• Passenger manifests

• Docking fees