A declaration made by the Master before a PRC Consul，giving particulars regarding heavy weather or other incidents which may have caused damage to the vessel or cargo，through no fault of the vessel，her officers，or crew is a(n)（）.

The British Empire was replaced by the British Commonwealth or the Commonwealth of Nations in（）

The British Empire was replaced by the British Commonwealth or the Commonwealth of Nations in_____.

If necessary to avoid collision or allow more time to（）the situation，a vessel shall slacken her speed or take all way off by stopping or reversing her means of propulsion．

Every deliberate act of wrongdoing by the master or any of the crew against the ship or cargo，without the authorization or privity of the Shipowner or his agent，is（）.

（）, or drum is used for hauling in or letting out the wires or ropes which will fasten the ship to the shore.

A salvor may be（）the whole or part of the payment due under Salvage Convention to the extent that the salvage operations have become necessary or more difficult because of fault or neglect on his part or if the salvor has been guilty of fraud or other dishonest conduct.

The （） is used for hauling in or letting out the wires or ropes.

The（）may examine or re-examine the goods or take samples from them straightaway in the absence of the consignee or the consignor whenever it considers this necessary.

Banks have no liability for any delay or loss caused by postal or telex failure.

Sometimes lights are（）by fog，haze，dust，smoke，or precipitation which may be present at the light，or between the light and the observer，and which is possibly unknown by the observer.

Damage to cargo caused by fumes or vapors from liquids，gases，or solids is known as（）.