The Ships and Cargoes section.
Which section of the MCA website contains information about the UK Ship Register?
Which IMO Code is mandatory under the revised MARPOL Annex VI adopted in 2008?
The Technical Code on Control of Emission of Nitrogen Oxide from Marine Diesel Engines, 2008 edition, commonly called the NO2 Technical Code 2008. MGN 142 deals with application of the Code to diesel engines built or modified on or after 1 January 2000.
What are the statutory requirements concerning on-board operation of AIS?
Paragraph 21 of IMO Guidelines for the Onboard Operational Use of Shipborne Automatic Identification Systems (Resolution A. 917(22) (reprinted in MSN 1795) states: "AIS should always be in operation when ships are underway or at anchor." There are, however, circumstances in which AIS may be switched off when under way or at anchor.
A chief officer completed ship security officer training in a foreign country. Is he qualified to be SSO on a UK ship?
In MIN 379 (Ship Security Officer: Recognition) the MCA states that it will accept an SSO certificate issued by another Administration if:
Can a body be buried at sea in Scottish waters?
Yes, under a Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 (FEPA) licence obtainable from the FRS Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen. The Marine Laboratory also recommends the scattering of cremation ashes at sea.
What is an underwriter?
A person who accepts and underwrites a risk on behalf his or her syndicate (in the case of a Lloyd's underwriter) or company (in the case of an IUA or nonaffiliated company underwriter).
Must a Ballast Water Management Plan be approved?
Yes, by the flag State Administration, taking into account IMO Guidelines in Resolution A. 868(20).
Where are the course requirements for Medical Care training?
In a table in Chapter VI of the STCW Code (Table A-VI/4-2).
What exceptions from liability does the common law allow a carrier, i. e. the "common law exceptions" from liability?
(1) Act of God; (2) act of Queen's enemies; (3) inherent vice in the goods; (4) negligence of the consignor; (5) fraud of the owner or consignor of the goods; (6) jettison or other proper general average sacrifice.
Who decides which registers are to be called flags of convenience, or FOCs?
The Fair Practices Committee of the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF). ITF website: www. itfglobal. org
What nationality restrictions apply to officers other than masters serving in UK ships?
None, so long as they hold valid STCW Certificates of Competency, and, where these are not issued by the UK, they also hold valid UK Certificates of Equivalent Competency.
What is admiralty law concerned with, and which courts deal with it in the UK?
Admiralty law is the law relating to collisions, damage to cargo, salvage, maritime liens, and arrest of ships and cargo. It is made and administered by judges in courts that have admiralty jurisdiction. The principal English court having admiralty jurisdiction is the Admiralty Division of the Queen's Bench, part of the High Court in London, usually called the Admiralty Court. Its judges are specialists, unlike judges in most other courts. In Scotland, the Court of Session and sheriff courts have admiralty jurisdiction.
What is an example of an intervention by SOSREP?
The December 2006 intervention by SOSREP in the salvage of the container ship MSC Napoli, when he directed that the ship was to be beached in Lyme Bay, England, rather than risk her sinking in deep water, which could have resulted in serious oil pollution of the sea and coast.
What is an express term?
A contractual term which has been agreed to by the parties in words, either in writing or orally. The written terms of a crew agreement or a charterparty are express terms.
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