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1、 国际航运业务英语与函电国际航运业务英语与函电 English for International Shipping Business and Correspondence 课后练习课后练习 参考答案参考答案 L1 Essentials Qualities of a Good Business Letter EX.1.We confirm well receipt of your letter.2.Please reply at your earliest convenience.3.We would appreciate your comments on4.We are sorry for

2、being unable to deliver to you the bill of lading and shipping documents with promptness.5.We will consider your request.6.We have received your letters of the 30th eltimo and 4th instant.7.We are sorry to decline your request.8.We promise there will be no further delay in remitting you$5000 as comp

3、ensation as per Art.6 of the contract.Supplementary 1.We would like to receive your specific enquiry at an early date.望能早日收到你方具体询价单。望能早日收到你方具体询价单。2.Our company is ready at any time to give you any assistance.我公司随时准备给你们提供任何帮助。我公司随时准备给你们提供任何帮助。3.The goods cannot be sold at a discount(at retail/at whol

4、esale/at auction).这些货物不能打折（零售这些货物不能打折（零售/批发批发/拍卖）出售。拍卖）出售。4.The goods are to be loaded at Shanghai or Tianjian at sellers option.货物在上海港或天津港装载，由卖方决定。货物在上海港或天津港装载，由卖方决定。5.At your request we send you under cover a quotation sheet showing our lowest price for cotton.应你方要求，我们随函附上棉花最低报价单。应你方要求，我们随函附上棉花最低报

5、价单。L2 The Main Parts and Layout of A Business LetterEx.III W.K.WEBSTER&CO.6 Lloyds Avenue Tel:01-3007744 London EC3N 3AX Telex:896051 WKW LDN U.K.Fax:01-3091266 E-mail:Your Ref:MH36/P 5 February,1998Our Ref:CW/41The Peoples Insurance Co.of ChinaP&I Correspondent Service23 Zhong Shan Road(E1)Shanghai

6、ChinaDear Sir,Re:M.V.“Cresco”damage to pier,20/1/1998 -Yours faithfully,J.Williams J.Williams(Mr.)Manager of Shipping Dept.W.K.WEBSTER&COJW/msEnc:-Surveyors Report -Repair ListCC:-Shanghai Harbour Administration -PANAVICO ShanghaiEX.IVW.K.WEBSTER&CO.(Stamp)6 Lloyds Avenue,London EC3N 3AX，U.K.The Peo

7、ples Insurance Co.of China P&I Correspondent Service 23 Zhong Shan Rd.(E1)Shanghai,ChinaL3 ApplicationsEX.III M.V.“TAI HE”Port of Aden 10 August,2000ABC Shipping AgencyPort of Aden Dear Sir/Agent,Application for Surveyors You are kindly requested to arrange for a Lloyds surveyor to come on board my

8、vessel as soon as possible to ascertain and verify the extent of the damage we sustained to the deck fittings etc.by the storm we encountered on the present voyage from Singapore to Aden.Please also arrange for a cargo surveyor to examine and verify the condition of the cargo stowed in all holds pri

9、or to discharge.Your prompt attention to this matter will be much appreciated.Yours faithfully,(Signed)Master of M.V.“TAI HE”L4 Enquiries and RepliesEX.1.take delivery of cargo 2.replenish bunkers3.settle the account with you 4.quote us your rate5.frieight rate 6.shipping application/booking note 7.

10、scheduled sailing 8.be attributable to 9.sailing schedule 10.additional cargo11.be subject to change on account of the situation of the shipping market12.mail under separate cover 13.freight prepaid 14.conference tariff15.sail to schedule 16.broken spaceEX.IV1.We shall have a consignment of 500 case

11、s of bicycles for shipment from Shanghai to Bombay.Please quote us your freight rate including dockage,lighterage,discharging and other costs.2.The M.V.“TAI SHAN”of our company is due to leave Shanghai for Lisbon on Oct.5.Please fax/cable us if you have any consignment to be shipped by this vessel.3

12、.This is to inform you that we are able to reserve enough space for your shipment as per your request.Please complete and return the application form in exchange for our shipping order,but freight to be prepaid.4.With regard to the accommodation for additional cargo as requested in your letter of 4

13、inst.(of this month),please be informed that the M.V.ABC is unable to accommodate any more cargo,for which we feel regret.5.The main advantages of containers for shipment are:easy handling of cargo;less risk of cargo damage or loss;low freight and prompt delivery,etc.Especially,the development of“Mu

14、ltimodal Container Transport”system offers an efficient model for cargo transport.L5 Personal Injury and DeathEX.III1.I regret to inform you that an accident happened on board my vessel about 4:10 p.m.today.2.The accident involved a winch man,who was struck and wounded at his left shoulder while lif

15、ting cargo and likely received fracture.3.I am extremely sorry for such an accident,which happened on board my ship.According to my investigation,none of our crew except the stevedores was on the scene on that occasion.4.My ships doctor suggested me that the injured person be sent ashore to a reliab

16、le hospital for operation.5.So far as I know from my experience,in no way should the accident be attributable to the breakage or imperfection of my ships installations.6.The true cause of the accident will certainly be clear if you send your representative to make a further investigation on the pers

17、ons concerned.EX.IV Re:Accident of a Stevedore I regret to inform you that at about 7a.m.on 15 February 2000,while loading at your port,one stevedore by the name of Hillman,aged 34,accidentally fell from the hatchway of No.3 hatch tweendeck into lower hold,and seriously injured his head and became u

18、nconscious at that moment.The occurrence was reported to me instantly.Being given first-aid treatment by ships doctor,the injured person,accompanied by the doctor,was taken by an ambulance to the near hospital for treatment.While the next day the ships doctor phoned me that unfortunately the aforesa

19、id stevedore had died of the extremely serious injury in five hours after the operation.So far as I know,the aforesaid mishap was solely due to the his own fault.I hereby state that my ship is not in any way responsible for it.Thank you for your kind attention to this matter.L6 Medical Care and Repa

20、triationEX.1.deviate 2.radio medical inquiry 3.speedy repatriation plain of chest pain 5.stowaway 6.go through the exit formalities 7.progress of illness 8.under the escort of 9.according to the statutes of my country 10.refer to a reliable hospital 11.unsuitable for working onboard ocean vessel 12.

21、prevent recurrence of such incident 13.please charge all expenses(incurred)to my companys accountEX.IV We have been receipt of your letter dated July 21,2003 under Ref.CN/451.We would like to take this opportunity of expressing,on behalf of Mr.Smith and his family,our sincere gratitude for the timel

22、y treatment you offered to Mr.Smith during his stay at yours.Mr.Smith said that he would not have been so quickly repatriated had he not received your timely and generous assistance.And he further expressed that he would make every effort to promote the friendship between the peoples of our two nati

23、ons.Please once again accept our sincere thinks and we are always ready to reciprocate your kindness.L7 Cargo WorksEX.1.Sweep out cargo holds 2.divert the shipment 3.Outturn Report 4.shut-out cargo 5.transhipment cargo 6.lash and secure7.exercise due diligence 8.within the stipulated time 9.in compl

24、iance with shippers request 10.the stowage factor to be taken into consideration11.due to the circumstances beyond our control12.to the entire satisfaction of consignee13.manifest inconsistency14.on the present homeward voyage15.the parcel of cargo mentioned by.EX.III1.Such being the case,the marks

25、of the consignment are unclear and the ship is not responsible for any consequences arising therefrom.2.You may rest assured that we will take all precautions available to protect the goods against any damage both in transit and handling.3.I have to inform you with regret that 300 bags of rice were

26、shut out due to insufficient space through our misstatement.My ship,therefore,would bear all the expenses thus incurred.4.As you are aware,these weights of heavy lifts are far beyond the lifting capacity of ships facilities.Please contact the Harbour Administration as soon as possible with regard to

27、 arranging the discharge of these goods by shore cranes.5.Shippers should,prior to loading,furnish the owner or master of vessel with a copy of the Declaration of Dangerous Goods,stating that the goods have been properly packed,marked and labeled in accordance with the requirements of the I.M.D.G.Co

28、de.6.It is inevitable that the goods will be mixed up if the stevedores handle them in such a manner.L8 Cargo DamageEX.1.perishable goods2.inherent nature3.negligence in stow4.original damage5.vermin infestation6.alleged cargo damage7.stevedore damage8.inefficient ventilation9.under the strict super

29、vision10.opinion without any support11.in rush loading12.deterioration of contents13.stained cargo14.leakage of contents15.hoops off16.bear the burden of proof17.lodge a complaint against18.sufficient dunnage mats and woods19.Bang Up and Bulge Free EX.Damage to 150 cases of Oranges Ex M.V.“Hua Xing”

30、B/L No.184 Yokohama/VancouverDear Sirs,We have been in receipt of your letter of 25 February under refere No.BK-26,from which we learn that on the voyage from to Yokohama to Vancouver,among the 2000 cases of oranges under the B/L No.184,there are 150 cases damaged,for which we feel much regret.The c

31、argo in question was stowed in No.2 hatch lower hold and tween deck.Prior to loading,the Lloyds surveyor at port of Yokohama had carried out a thorough inspection on the above spaces.The condition of coolness and ventilation system within the spaces was found in full compliance with the standards fo

32、r transit and to the satisfaction of thesurveyor and shipper.During the voyage,we also paid special attention to the efficient ventilation for the aforesaid cargo.In view of the above,we feel sure that the damage you alleged must be attributable to the inherent nature of the commodity,which was beyo

33、nd our control.So,we cannot be held responsible therefor.In addition,we wish to take this opportunity to bring it to your attention that damage of this nature would be unavoidable should shippers make no improvement on packing.We hope this will receive your full understanding.L9 Port Regulations and

34、 AgenciesEX.1.establish business relationship 2.port charges3.appoint an agent 4.agency commission5.canvass cargo 6.port particulars 7.quarantine anchorage 8.the Guide to Port Entry9.assure quick delivery of cargo 10.fumigate the cargo holds11.render you untiring services12.at the discretion of Port

35、 Operations13.go through the customs declaration formalities for inward/outward shipments14.the Business Regulations of PENAVICO15.regularly report the ships movements and schedule of operationsEX.IV1.Owing to the rapid development of trade between our two nations,we feel sure that more of our ships

36、 will call at yours and others in your country in the future.2.We appreciate that the particular data about your port we asked for may require of your some extra work,for which we feel much regret.3.Your letter of 24 May has been duly received.Upon contemplation we have decided to formally appoint y

37、ou as our agent at the port of Libreville.4.Enclosed herewith please find one copy of the draft“Agency Agreement”.Please go through all the terms thereof and kindly advise us whether you agree to or not.5.For our convenience in considering your request,please advise us the status and business scope

38、of your good company.6.We very much appreciate your proposal that you be our ships agent at the port of Singapore.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.Each vessel must,2 to 3 hours before arrival,c

39、onfirm with the Harbour Administration the stipulated pilot boarding ground and her ETA.L10 Shipping DocumentsEX.1.shipping documents 2.relieve the company of responsibility 3.manifest in triplicate 4.cargo tracer 5.overlanded/shorlanded cargo list 6.non-negotiable B/L 7.claimant 8.debit note 9.prot

40、ection and indemnity(P&I)club 10.self-explanatory 11.above/beyond reproach 12.credit note 13.anti-dated/back-dated B/L 14.shipped/on board B/L 15.received for shipment B/L 16.marine fraud 17.out of proportion to its importanceEX.IV1.Under Clause 8 of the Bill of Lading,if the goods are not taken del

41、ivery of by the receiver from alongside the vessel without delay,or if the receiver refuses to take delivery of the goods,or in case the goods are unclaimed,the carrier shall be at liberty to land such goods on shore or any other proper places at the sole risk and expense of the receiver or shipper.

42、2.We have to remind you that no clean B/L is to be issued in case the cargo coming for shipment is in damaged condition.3.It is a standing rule in shipment that a remark in the B/L as to the damaged cargo coming forward for shipment does not relieve the carrier of responsibility for the damage done

43、to othercargo.4.No Letter of Indemnity is to be accepted without our prior consent.5.Therefore,we agree to pay on demand for any claim that may arise from the aforesaid shipment.And we hereby undertake to indemnify you and/or your owners against all consequences that may arise from your practice.6.A

44、t the shippers request,we hereby authorize you to sign and issue the anti-dated Bill of Lading to the shipper against the Letter of Indemnity on the condition that the cargo has been in your custody.L12 Damage to Ship and Other Than Ship EX.1.peril of the sea 2.hull insurance 3.fortuitous accident 4

45、.extraneous risks 5.P&I Club 6.mooring buoy 7.insufficient strenth 8.wear and tear 9.on-the-spot evidence 10.latent defect 11.depreciation 12.oil spillage 13.inconsistent with the facts 14.repairging voucher 15.settle the problem in a fair and reasonable way 16.defend the claim for oil-pollutionEX.1

46、.Dear Sirs,Re:Damage to Hand Drails We regret to inform you that a part of the hand drails and the two associated satanchions on the starboard side in way of No.3 hatch were damaged this morning during loading at your port due to the fault on the part of the steverdores,resulting in 5 merers in leng

47、th being distorted and deformed.Please take this matter up with the stevedoring company and request them to complete the rush repair and replacement to the said damage before sailing.The cost of repari thus incurred is to be fully for their account.We hope this will receive your attention and thank

48、you in advance.2.Dear Sirs,Re:M.V.“A”Damage to Pier This is to advise you that at 0700 a.m.this morning,the above captioned vessel,while being pushed getting alongside by 2 tugs,struck the pier at her poop.After the occurrence,the port authority immediately called some relevant engineers and technic

49、ians to go down to examine the structure and made in the meantime took video records on the spot.Findings of investigation show that owing to dash there were two cracks in the wall of the wharf,some surface cement came off the wall and one pillar was slightly damaged because of the suddent dash.Afte

50、rwards,the port authority claimed U.S.$30,000 of compensation from the shipowner for the said damage.However,the master of M.V.“A”was of the opinion as follows:This accident was solely due to the fault on the part of the tugs in that their walkie-talkie were out of function in berthing communication