Either a claim in personam, i. e. "against the person" (which may be a corporate body or an individual), or a claim in rem, i. e. "against the matter" (which is usually a named ship). Many claimants prefer to make a claim in rem against a ship, especially where the ship's owner is difficult to identify.
Does the revised MARPOL Annex VI permit shipboard incineration of sewage sludge and sludge oil?
Under reg. 16. 4, shipboard incineration of sewage sludge and sludge oil generated during normal operation of a ship may take place in the main or auxiliary power plant or boilers, but in those cases, must not take place inside ports, harbours and estuaries.
Which organisation sets the approved standard for electrical installations in a UK ship?
The Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE). Alternatively, the equivalent standard of one of the approved classification societies (listed in the previous answer) may be used.
A UK ship is on passage through the territorial sea of another coastal State. In what circumstances may the coastal State exercise criminal jurisdiction over her?
(1) If the consequences of a crime on or by the ship extend to the coastal State;
What should the safety management system ensure?
(1) Compliance with mandatory rules and regulations; and (2) that applicable codes, guidelines and standards recommended by IMO, Administrations, classification societies and maritime industry organisations are taken into account. (ISM Code, 1. 2. 3)
What are the requirements concerning a copy of the waste notification details?
A copy of the completed waste notification notice must be kept on board until at least the next port of call is reached, and must be produced on demand to the MCA or other competent authority.
Which documents form the Register of Lifting Appliances and Cargo Handling Gear?
An outer cover, and certificates of: (1) Test and Thorough Examination of Lifting Appliances; (2) Test and Thorough Examination of Derricks Used in Union Purchase; (3) Test and Thorough Examination of Loose Gear; and (4) Test and Thorough Examination of Wire Rope.
The term "proper officer" is used a great deal in UK merchant shipping legislation. Who are proper officers, and what are their functions?
In foreign ports they are consular officers (i. e. British consuls and consular officials at British Embassies and High Commissions). In ports in non-foreign countries outside the UK (e. g. in UK Overseas Territories such as Bermuda and Gibraltar) they include government officials who exercise similar functions to those of an MCA superintendent. These officials may be known locally by a title such as Marine Officer.
What is the usual insurance claim procedure following hull damage to a ship insured at Lloyd's?
The assured must contact his broker to initiate the claims process. Therefore, the shipowner's or manager's insurance department will immediately inform the company's broker, who will inform the lead underwriter at Lloyd's (assuming that the leading line on the slip was that of a Lloyd's underwriter).
Under which international instrument are Ship Sanitation Control Certificates and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates required by ships?
International Health Regulations (2005), published by the World Health Organization. (For questions on International Health Regulations see Section A. ) Article 39 deals with Ship Sanitation Certificates.
On what conditions may the master accept bulk cargoes for loading?
If he is (1) in possession of stability and ballasting information;
Who might be the owners be under a bareboat charter?
Banks or finance houses which are not prepared to operate or manage ships themselves, or some other shipowner.
What is the proper name of an International Noxious Liquid Substances Certificate?
International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk.
How should a master ensure that he or she is excluded from personal liability for bunkers, stores, etc. ordered by charterers?
By inserting the words "for and on behalf of (charterer's name)" after his/her signature on any receipt given to the supplier.
Which organisations developed the Code of Conduct for the Merchant Navy?
The UK officers' union, NUMAST (predecessor of Nautilus UK); the UK ratings' union, RMT; and the Chamber of Shipping, representing UK shipowners. It was approved by the MCA.
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