That he is: (1) properly qualified for command; (2) fully conversant with the SMS; and (3) given the necessary support so that his duties can be safely performed. (Para. 6. 1)

(1) Internal waters (under Article 8); (2) territorial sea (Article 3); (3) Archipelagic Waters (Article 49); (4) contiguous zone (Article 33); (5) exclusive economic zone (EEZ) (Article 55); and (6) continental shelf (Article 77).

No. They generally ensure that ships flying their flags are built to the standards, as regards hull, machinery, electrical installations and control installations, of a recognised organisation, which is usually a classification society authorised by the flag State Administration.

Whenever any of the above operations (i. e. discharges of residues into the sea in accordance with regulations, and exceptional discharges) takes place in respect of any NLS, a record of the operation must be made in the Cargo Record Book in relation to each tank affected by the operation. 

The MS and FV (Port Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations 2003 (SI 2003/1809) as amended by SI 2009/1176. The Regulations give effect in the UK to Directive 2000/59/EC (the "Port Waste Reception Facilities Directive"). The MCA's guidance on their requirements is in MGN 387.

A General Declaration (IMO FAL form 1 - Customs form C94) in duplicate; a Crew List (IMO FAL form 5 - Customs form C97); a Passenger List (IMO FAL form 6 - C98) if the vessel is carrying 12 passengers or fewer; and a Cargo Declaration (IMO FAL form 2). A Ship's Stores Declaration (IMO FAL form 3 - Customs form C95) will be required if any stores have been loaded in the UK.

Warships and ships owned or operated by a State and used only on government non-commercial service have immunity under UNCLOS Articles 95 and 96 respectively.

Yes. It may also utilise other radio systems provided for general communications or a dedicated radio system.

Institute Cargo Clauses "C" give basic cover against major casualties as well as general average sacrifice and jettison. Theft is not covered. 

By being a negotiable bill of lading, i. e. one of the set of "originals, made out "to order", or to the order of a named consignee. 

Yes. 

Under The Merchant Shipping (Repatriation) Regulations 1979 (SI 1979/97), the seaman's last employer must make provision for his return, and for his relief and maintenance until his return, and such other provisions as may be required by the DfT.

The master should: (1) obtain witness statements at time of the death or as soon as possible thereafter, and make these available to any Superintendent or Proper Officer who later boards in connection with a Section 271 Inquiry; 

(1) An initial survey before the ship is put in service; 

To: (1) ensure that procedures for ensuring safe entry and working in dangerous spaces are clearly laid down; (2) ensure that each ship where entry into a dangerous space may be necessary carries or has available an oxygen meter and such other testing device as appropriate to the hazard likely to be encountered in any dangerous space.