Chapter I: Standards regarding general provisions;
A seaman on a UK ship is discharged to a hospital abroad, where he is expected to remain for 3 days. His gear is still on board. What are the rules about delivery of his gear to him?
The master must, when directed by the employer, have the seaman's property delivered to the employer at an address in the country to which the seaman is to be returned.
What obligations does the ISPS Code directly impose on the Company?
Obligations to: (1) make a statement in the ship security plan emphasising the master's authority; (2) establish that the master has overriding responsibility and authority and may request the Company's assistance; (3) give support to the master and security personnel (Section A6); (4) designate a company security officer. (Section A11)
What are the main provisions of the revised MARPOL Annex VI with respect to ozone depleting substances?
(1) Deliberate emissions of ozone depleting substances are prohibited (except if necessary for ship safety or for saving life, or resulting from damage).
Under The Merchant Shipping (Means of Access) Regulations, what are the statutory obligations of any person boarding or leaving a ship?
They must, when access equipment is provided in accordance with the Regulations, use that equipment except in an emergency.
How can agency be created?
(1) By express agreement, e. g. where a port agent is expressly appointed by a shipowner or time charterer;
What are the rules in the revised MARPOL Annex V, other than discharge rules, relating to the Antarctic area?
In addition to the rules for the discharge of food wastes in special areas, the following rules apply with respect to the Antarctic area:
Which regulations implement EC Directive 2003/25/EC in the UK, and what ships do they additionally cover?
The Merchant Shipping (Ro-Ro Passenger Ships) (Stability) Regulations 2004 (SI 2004/2884) implement Directive 2003/25/EC in the UK.
Are exemptions available from the pre- arrival notification requirements of the VTM Regulations?
Under Regulation 4 of the VTM Regulations the MCA may exempt the owner, ship's agent and master of a specified ship on a scheduled service from the pre- arrival notification requirements in relation to a voyage that is scheduled to last up to 12 hours and is part of a scheduled service between ports within the UK. Exemptions are only effective if in writing and are subject to conditions.
What is probably the most commonly defined trading area in time charters for a vessel trading worldwide?
"Worldwide within Institute Warranty Limits".
What are the various classes of non- passenger ship referred to in UK regulations?
Classes VII, VII(A), VII(T), VIII, VIII(A), VIII(T), VIII(A)(T), IX, IX(A), IX(A)(T), X, XI and XII.
What are the rules in the revised MARPOL Annex V relating to garbage mixed with or contaminated by other substances that are prohibited from discharge or having different requirements?
When garbage is mixed with or contaminated by other substances prohibited from discharge or having different discharge requirements, the more stringent requirements shall apply.
In which sea trades are freight forwarders employed: liner, dry bulk or tanker?
In the liner trades (i. e. container, ro-ro and general cargo). They are not necessary in the other trades, where the shipping procedures are different.
Who publishes the Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Designations?
The Finnish and Swedish maritime administrations, jointly.
When must a passenger muster be held, and in what must passengers be instructed?
On any ship carrying passengers where the passengers are scheduled to be on board for more than 24 hours, within 24 hours of embarkation.
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