On and after 1 July 2010 it is 1. 0% m/m. On and after 1 January 2015 it is 0.10% m/m. (Reg. 14. 4) (Prior to 1 July 2010 it was 1. 5% m/m. )
Is a UK Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate an IMO requirement?
No, it is issued under the provisions of the Merchant Shipping Acts, not under SOLAS. (It is a UK government requirement.)
Which Act of Parliament allows a dismissed seafarer to bring a claim for unfair dismissal before an industrial tribunal?
The Employment Rights Act 1996.
What are "Tier I, Tier II and Tier III standards "?
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) emission limits applicable to diesel engines (other than emergency engines) of over 130 kW output power installed in ships of different dates of construction. Tier I standards were defined in the 1997 version of Annex VI. Tier II and Tier III standards were introduced by the revised Annex VI adopted in 2008 and which came into force on 1 July 2010.
What happens if the annual DOC verification finds that any corrective action needs to be taken in the shore-side SMS?
A schedule not exceeding 3 months is agreed for completing the necessary corrective actions.
What is a "marine incident" as defined in the 2012 ARI Regulations?
An event or sequences of events, other than a marine casualty, a very serious marine casualty or a serious marine casualty, which has occurred directly in connection with the operation of a ship that endangered, or if not corrected would endanger the safety of a ship, its occupants or any other person or the environment.
If a UK ship transmits a ship security alert, who will receive it?
(1) MRCC Falmouth; (2) the Company Security Officer. (See also Ship security alert system in Section D. )
What are the arrangements for application of HASAW to ships in British ports, and for enforcement of health and safety law on ships in port?
HSE and MCA have agreed that on board ships in ports in Great Britain, HASAW will not apply, and that enforcement of health and safety legislation on ships will generally be an MCA responsibility. Where shore workers and ship's crew work together, however, HASAW will apply, and HSE will enforce the law.
What grades of rating in UK ships are provided for in MGN 97 (Training and Certification Guidance Part 10)?
Trainee Rating (Deck or Engine Departments), Deck Rating Grade 2, Deck Rating Grade 1, Able Seaman Certificate, EDH Certificate, Engine-Room Rating, GP Rating Grade 1, GP Rating Grade 2.
Apart from The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations, which regulations concern health and safety matters aboard UK ships?
(1) The Merchant Shipping (Code of Safe Working Practices) Regulations 1998;
What Emission Control Area (ECA) entered into force on 1 January 2013 and is in effect from 1 January 2014?
The United States Caribbean Sea ECA for NO2, SO2 and Particulate Matter, which was adopted in July 2011.
hat are the "2010 Manila Amendments to STCW"?
Major revisions to the STCW Convention and the STCW Code adopted in June 2010 aimed at bringing the Convention and Code up to date and to enable them to address issues anticipated to emerge in the foreseeable future. They entered into force on 1 January 2012, with a five-year transitional period until full implementation on 1 January 2017. Many organisations refer to the STCW Convention, as amended by the Manila Amendments, as "STCW 2010".
In what case must a seafarer be issued with a certificate of proficiency indicating that he or she has attended a basic training course?
Where basic training is not included in the qualification for the certificate to be issued. (STCW Reg VI/1.2)
What should a master do if multiple consignments are loaded but only one total figure is given on the bill of lading?
Consult the shipper as to the apportionment of quantities on the bills of lading for each consignment. Where no instructions are obtainable, the total quantity loaded should generally be divided between the bills of lading in proportion to the original split of the nominated consignments.
Which UK ships must have an Oil Record Book (Part 2) Cargo/Ballast Operations (Oil Tankers)?
Every oil tanker of 150 GT or more.
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