A form of long-term cargo insurance contract covering all goods shipments forwarded by the assured (i. e. the seller or buyer) during the period of the open cover, which is usually 12 months.
Which STCW 2010 regulation contains requirements for certification of GMDSS radio operators?
Reg. IV/2: Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of GMDSS radio operators.
What is the cancelling date?
The final day of laydays. Arrival after the cancelling date will give charterers the option of cancelling the charter and suing for damages. Charterers might, however, accept the ship for loading even if she is late.
What is a shipper?
Basically, a person who contracts with a carrier for the carriage of goods by sea.
What is meant by the master's criminal liability?
Liability for offences against the criminal law of the flag State, a coastal State or a port State, for which the penalty is usually either a fine, or imprisonment, or both. Hundreds of offences have been created under UK law for which a master may be fined, or in many cases, both fined and jailed. (See UK COURT PROCEDURES, OFFENCES AND PENALTIES in Section B.)
To which UK ships do The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Manual Handling Operations) Regulations apply?
All UK ships other than public service vessels and vessels engaged in search and rescue.
Broadly, what is the purpose of the ISM Code?
To provide an international standard for the safety management and operation of ships and for pollution prevention. (ISM Code, Preamble, para. 1)
What is form ALC 1(d)?
A form with the title "Contractual Conditions of the Crew Agreement". (Aide- memoire: "d" for "Do's and Don'ts")
What is the MCA's advice regarding lowering of lifeboats in drills on cargo ships?
At least one lifeboat should be lowered when weather and other circumstances permit.
What is the legal definition of piracy?
UNCLOS Article 101 defines piracy as: "(a) any illegal acts of violence or detention, or any act of depredation, committed for private ends by the crew or the passengers of a private ship or a private aircraft, and directed:
Who is allowed to obtain insurance at Lloyd's?
Only Lloyd's brokers. Shipowners and other private individuals cannot do business directly with Lloyd's underwriters.
What standard of competence must a seafarer designated to take charge of medical care on board ship meet?
The standard of competence in medical care on board ships specified in section A-VI/4, paragraphs 4 to 6 of the STCW Code 2010. (STCW Reg. VI/4. 2)
What kind of information is passed to Lloyd's by Lloyd's Agents?
Information on: shipping movements at the port; casualties; local port conditions (e. g. congestion, strikes); local weather conditions (e. g. hurricanes, floods); arrests and detainment of ships, etc.
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