An initial audit is carried out at the same time as a ship is surveyed for issue of a Passenger Certificate (PC). A mid-term audit is required, when the ship is in service, between 3 and 6 months after issue of the PC, to assess whether the SMS is functioning effectively.

No. 

The Merchant Shipping (Radio Installations) Regulations 1998 (SI 1998/2070).

Cargo-handling costs, where the freight is payable on a "free in and out" (FIO) basis. Some party other than the shipowner will be responsible for loading ("in") and discharging ("out"). (See also questions on FIO terms in Section F. )

(1) Is there any source of harm? (2) If so, what is the potential severity of the harm? (3) What is the likelihood of harm occurring? (4) What control measures can be adopted to reduce or eliminate the risk of harm?

Ro-ro passenger ships on regular scheduled international voyages to or from ports in North West Europe and the Baltic Sea.

By fixing the ship's position and then checking Annual Notice to Mariners No. 12 (National Claims to Maritime Jurisdiction). This lists, for all maritime States, the width of the territorial sea (TS), contiguous zone (CZ), exclusive economic zone (EEZ), and (where no EEZ is claimed) fishery zone (FZ).

(1) Discharge all seamen from the Crew Agreement. 

The CSO must ensure the effective co-ordination and implementation of ship security plans by participating in exercises at appropriate intervals, taking into account the guidance in part B of the ISPS Code. (Section 13. 5)

No. However, UK (and other) merchant ships should observe a coastal State's laws within its claimed limits, in order to avoid arrest and voyage delays.

On the left side of the load line "stem" there is a letter "H" level with the load line through the ring, and at the level of the design waterline. This may be the only assigned load line, but there may also be an "F" line for fresh water.

(1) His exceptions from liability; (2) his right to deviate; and (3) his rights in respect of dangerous goods.

No. If the seafarer's employment is not "wholly in Great Britain" (i. e. sailing from/to British ports) he or she will probably not be protected by it. 

The carrier must "properly and carefully load, handle, stow, carry, keep, care for and discharge any goods carried". 

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