SS.N4581 FINAL REVIEW SCRIPT 2026
TESTED ANSWERS GRADED A+
● The history of classification societies can be traced to the influence of.
Answer: Underwriters
● What was the start of class societies?. Answer: Lloyds Register of
Shipping
● Who was the American Shipmasters' Association formed by in 1861?.
Answer: By prominent members of U.S.
marine underwriting companies
● What was the American Shipmasters' Associated name changed to in
1898?. Answer: American Bureau of
Shipping
● Which act officially recognized
the American Bureau by U.S. Government?. Answer: Merchant Marine
Act of 1920 (Jones Act)
● Is the American Shipmasters Association a private cooperation?.
Answer: Yes
, ● The 1929 Load Line Act designated _______ as the assigning
authority for load lines.. Answer: ABS
● What is the primary purpose of the American Bureau of Shipping?.
Answer: To establish standards of ship construction and maintenance of
"class."
● Surveys = Inspections. Answer: -
● Who authorized that class societies were sole admeasurement
agencies?. Answer: USCG
● 3 ABS Surveys to Maintain a Vessel in "Class". Answer: Annual
Survey (conducted 3 times every 4 years)
Special Periodic Survey (Intervals of four years from the date built @
drydock)
Damage or Suspected Damage Survey (Master of vessel responsible for
reporting damage to nearest ABS office)
● Classifications of ABS: ✠A1 E. Answer: Maltese Cross = Hull and
vessel built under survey and supervision of the Bureau.
TESTED ANSWERS GRADED A+
● The history of classification societies can be traced to the influence of.
Answer: Underwriters
● What was the start of class societies?. Answer: Lloyds Register of
Shipping
● Who was the American Shipmasters' Association formed by in 1861?.
Answer: By prominent members of U.S.
marine underwriting companies
● What was the American Shipmasters' Associated name changed to in
1898?. Answer: American Bureau of
Shipping
● Which act officially recognized
the American Bureau by U.S. Government?. Answer: Merchant Marine
Act of 1920 (Jones Act)
● Is the American Shipmasters Association a private cooperation?.
Answer: Yes
, ● The 1929 Load Line Act designated _______ as the assigning
authority for load lines.. Answer: ABS
● What is the primary purpose of the American Bureau of Shipping?.
Answer: To establish standards of ship construction and maintenance of
"class."
● Surveys = Inspections. Answer: -
● Who authorized that class societies were sole admeasurement
agencies?. Answer: USCG
● 3 ABS Surveys to Maintain a Vessel in "Class". Answer: Annual
Survey (conducted 3 times every 4 years)
Special Periodic Survey (Intervals of four years from the date built @
drydock)
Damage or Suspected Damage Survey (Master of vessel responsible for
reporting damage to nearest ABS office)
● Classifications of ABS: ✠A1 E. Answer: Maltese Cross = Hull and
vessel built under survey and supervision of the Bureau.
