He must have been on the Crew Agreement for at least 3 months.
Which ships must, under SOLAS V, carry a gyro compass?
All ships of 500 GT and upwards. (SOLAS reg. V/19. 2. 5. 1) (The regulation permits the provision of alternative "other means" of determining and displaying heading by non-magnetic means.)
What are the requirements of the revised MARPOL Annex VI regarding installations containing hydro- chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)?
Installations containing hydro-chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) are prohibited on ships built on or after 1 January 2020. Delivery of such equipment on or after 1 January 2020 to ships built before that date is also prohibited.
Under ILO Convention 22, what durations are permitted for Crew Agreements?
An agreement may be made either for: (1) a definite period; or (2) for a voyage or (3), if permitted by national law, for an indefinite period.
What is a safety culture?
It has been defined by the Health and Safety Commission as:
What are a shipmaster's basic obligations under The Merchant Shipping (Means of Access) Regulations?
Taking full account of the principles and guidance in chapter 8 of the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen, to ensure that:
What are the STCW Convention qualifying requirements for a Certificate of Proficiency as a Ship Security Officer?
Under a revision to STCW Regulation VI/5 (Mandatory minimum requirements for the issue of certificates of proficiency for ship security officers), which entered into force on 1 January 2008, every candidate for a Certificate of Proficiency as a Ship Security Officer must: (1) have approved seagoing service of not less than 12 months or appropriate seagoing service and knowledge of ship operations; and (2) meet the standard of competence set out in section A-VI/5, paragraphs 1 to 4 of the STCW Code.
What are some shipping-related examples of agency?
(1) Where a shipbroker, acting for a shipowner, fixes a ship on charter and thus brings the shipowner into a contractual relationship with the charterer;
What would be the legal effect of taking the crew beyond the limits stated in their Crew Agreement?
It would amount to a breach of contract by the employer, for which the seamen could bring a legal action for damages. Charterparty terms may therefore be restricted by the terms of the Crew Agreement.
What types of certificate does STCW 2010 provide for?
(1) Certificates of competency; and (2) certificates of proficiency.
What is sharia, and what are examples of countries in which it is the legal system?
The Islamic legal system, one of the most widely used legal systems in the World along with civil law and common law. Sharia is applied in Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yemen and Oman.
What are the two kinds of tanker training required by the MCA?
(1) Basic Tanker training; and (2) Specialised Tanker training.
Who must make the entries in the Garbage Record Book?
The officer in charge of a discharge operation or incineration. The master must sign each completed page, as with the Oil Record Book.
What is a freight forwarder?
A firm specialising in the export and/or import of goods on behalf of merchants, private individuals, etc. When a shipment is being arranged, the forwarder is the exporter's agent.
What action can the DfT take pending the outcome of a Section 61 Inquiry?
It can suspend the officer's certificate of competency.
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