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Difficulty: HardOccupational and Specialized Registers

In maritime law and shipping register, cargo that is deliberately thrown overboard from a vessel in distress to lighten the ship and preserve it from sinking is classified under a specific technical term when recovered. Which of the following specialized terms correctly identifies this class of goods?

  1. JetsamAnswer
  2. B
    Flotsam
  3. C
    Lagan
  4. D
    Derelict

Answer

Jetsam
In nautical and maritime law registers, the term 'jetsam' (derived from 'jettison') specifically applies to cargo or equipment voluntarily thrown overboard by a ship's crew during an emergency to lighten the vessel and prevent capsizing.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context and action described in the stem
The scenario describes cargo intentionally thrown overboard during a maritime crisis to lighten a vessel in distress.
Identifying the voluntary and emergency nature of the action is essential to choosing the correct maritime register.
2
Differentiate between closely related specialized maritime terms
'Jetsam' denotes goods voluntarily cast overboard ('jettisoned') in an emergency; 'Flotsam' denotes goods accidentally lost from a shipwreck; 'Lagan' denotes jettisoned goods marked with a buoy; 'Derelict' denotes an abandoned vessel.
Maritime legal register makes strict distinctions based on how property entered the water and whether it was voluntary.
3
Select the term that matches the scenario exactly
The correct term is 'Jetsam'.
It precisely fits cargo thrown overboard to prevent a ship from sinking.

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Maritime and Shipping Occupational Register
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