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WAEC Commerce 2014 Theory — Question 48

Question 48 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Commerce 2014 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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When a ship overstays the allowed number of days at the port, it is made to pay a

  • A. interest
  • B. tariff
  • C. demurrageCorrect
  • D. commission

Explanation

Demurrage is a charge paid to the owner of a chartered ship for the extra days it spends before discharge, due to delay.

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