The shipper must provide such information to the owner or master sufficiently in advance of loading as is necessary to enable them to ensure that:
Who usually carries out surveys for the International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate of a UK ship?
Surveyors of one of the UK Recognised Organisations (LR, ABS, BV, DNV, GL, NKK or RINA). (MCA surveyors or, at the MCA's request, surveyors of other SOLAS Contracting States may also carry out surveys.)
What does "P&I" stand for?
Protection and Indemnity.
Are live animals covered by the Hague- Visby Rules?
No; they are excluded from cover at all times.
Who can undertake IOPP and UKOPP Certificate surveys for UK ships?
The MCA usually carries out the initial survey for issue of a UK ship's first IOPP or UKOPP Certificate, and also surveys unclassed UK ships. ABS, BV, DNV, LR, GL, NKK and RINA are authorised to conduct annual, intermediate and renewal surveys, and to issue renewed certificates.
What kind of bulk cargoes require the provision by the shipper of information on their chemical properties, in addition to the information in the last answer?
Bulk cargoes which are not classified in accordance with Regulation VII/2 of SOLAS, but that have chemical properties that may create a potential hazard.
What is an LCL shipment?
A "less than container load", i. e. a shipment which would not fill a container and could therefore be consolidated in one cargo unit with other goods destined for the same place or area in the import country.
What certificates do classification societies issue to ships classed by them?
(1) A Certificate of Class covering the hull and machinery (either jointly or separately); and (2) Interim Certificates of Class.
How is a bill of lading generated in the traditional way?
(1) The shipper brings his cargo alongside for loading and tenders to the carrier, master or agent a shipping note describing the goods to be loaded.
What are the various parts of the Training and Certification Guidance published by the MCA?
Part: 1: General requirements for certification and medical fitness (MGN 91);
Is the ISM Code applied by law to any UK ships not covered by SOLAS chapter IX?
Yes. Under EU law, sea-going passenger ro-ro ferries (UK Class 11(A) ships) must comply with the ISM Code.
Where there is doubt over who the carrier is, what should the master do?
Assume that owners are legally the carrier and take care of the cargo and documentation accordingly, issuing a ship's bill of lading if necessary.
What new deck department seafarer capacity is introduced by STCW 2010?
Able seafarer deck (Reg. II/5).
Has the UK extended application of GMDSS to ships on domestic voyages?
Yes, by The Merchant Shipping (Radio Installations) Regulations 1998 (SI 1998/2070). This ensures that most non-SOLAS ships on UK coastal voyages are covered by the GMDSS.
If a candidate for a certificate of competency has served in non-trading vessels, what may the MCA do?
(1) Count all or part of his/her sea-time towards the required qualifying sea service, or (2) limit his/her certificate, temporarily or permanently, for service only in certain ship types or trades.
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