It forms an Annex to the Official Log Book, and is therefore subject to the same rules for making, signing, amendment, etc.

Under UNCLOS Article 53, a right of archipelagic sea lanes passage, which is the exercise in accordance with UNCLOS of the right of navigation in the normal mode solely for the purpose of continuous, expeditious and unobstructed transit between one part of the high seas or an exclusive economic zone and another part of the high seas or an exclusive economic zone.

He will be required to complete either the complete Specialised Tanker training programme (appropriate for the type to be served on), or 14 days' supervised shipboard training in a supernumerary capacity in the relevant type of tanker.

To verify whether safety and pollution-prevention activities comply with the SMS - in other words, to verify that the SMS is functioning correctly.

Costs of: (1) bunker fuel; (2) cargo-handling; (3) hold- or tank-cleaning; (4) passenger-handling; (5) berth dues; (6) canal dues; (7) light dues; 8) agency; (9) pilotage; (10) harbour towage; and (11) line-handling. Voyage expenses vary with the length of the voyage and the number of port calls.

(1) Chief engineer - 3, 000 kW or more (Reg. III/2); and (2) Chief engineer-between 750 kW and 3, 000 kW (Reg. III/3).

Where a ship whose harmonised certificates will expire in a few days' time, on which day she was scheduled to be in drydock for special survey and renewal of statutory certificates, is delayed at another port by a strike, port congestion, fairway blockage, etc., or at sea by bad weather, engine breakdown, etc.

A higher level of authority within the company.

By requesting that the expiry date of the Certificate of Inspection (CoI) is harmonised with the expiry date of certificates issued under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC).

The Merchant Shipping (Passenger Ship Construction: Ships of Classes I, II and II(A)) Regulations 1998 and The Merchant Shipping (Passenger Ship Construction: Ships of Classes III to VI(A)) Regulations 1998. (They consolidated and revoked many old regulations concerning passenger ship construction, survey and stability, and also revoked the Anchors and Chain Cables Rules.)

Training in the handling of totally enclosed and partially enclosed motor propelled lifeboats fitted with on-load release gear and in certain cases with self-contained air support and water spray systems. (The emphasis is due to the complexity of the equipment. )

Annually. In addition, on ships to which an IGS notation has been assigned, a special survey of the IG plant must be carried out every 5 years. 

A civil claim for damages. Also, an injunction (or in Scotland, an interdict) can be obtained to prevent repetition of the injury, e. g. a libel by a newspaper.

After undergoing MCA-approved training a candidate is examined by the TRE. If successful he/she is issued by the organisation with a TRC which is route- and craft-specific. This is forwarded with a copy to the MCA, who, if satisfied, will endorse the TRC for service use and will return the original.

(1) Recognising that accidents are preventable through following correct procedures and established best practice; (2) constantly thinking safety; and (3) seeking continuous improvement.