All vessels (of Party States) upon the high seas and in all waters connected therewith navigable by seagoing vessels.
What surveys are likely to be carried out during a scheduled dry-docking of a cargo ship?
At every second scheduled dry-docking (i. e. every 5 years, usually) the Special Survey for renewal of class will be carried out (leading to the issue of a new Certificate of Class).
Under a Lloyd's Open Form salvage agreement, what is the salvor entitled to immediately on completion of the salvage service?
Salvage security from each of the owners of property salved. This will be required before the salvor delivers the vessel back to the owners at the place of safety.
What would be an example of a situation where a Port State Control Officer would have the authority to check a specific section of the ship security plan?
If the identity of the Port State Control Officer (PSCO), when boarding, was not checked by a member of the ship's crew. In that case, the PSCO would have limited access to the specific section of the ship security plan covering access to the ship and identification of visitors.
What international convention governs contractual salvage operations, and is this convention law in the UK?
The International Convention on Salvage 1989 (also called the International Salvage Convention), which came into force in 1994. It is incorporated into UK law as Schedule 11 to the Merchant Shipping Act 1995.
A UK container ship loses several containers overboard in heavy weather. Some of them contain dangerous goods; others contain marine pollutants. What reports should be made?
(1) A Dangerous Goods (DG) Report and Marine Pollutants (MP) Report, as described in MGN 242, to the nearest coast radio station or coastguard station;
What is beaching?
Running a ship aground intentionally, e. g. to prevent her foundering after an ingress of water or a serious stability problem. (The container ship MSC Napoli was beached in Lyme Bay, England in January 2007 to prevent her sinking. )
Where can official guidance on duty free ship's stores loaded in the UK be found?
In Notice 69A (Duty-free Ships' Stores) on the HM Revenue & Customs website.
What notifications are required in the Paris MoU New Inspection Regime?
(1)A pre-arrival notification 72 hours in advance for ships eligible for expanded inspection; (2) a pre-arrival notification 24 hours in advance for all ships; (3) a notification of the actual time of arrival (ATA) of all ships; and (4) a notification of the actual time of departure (ATD) of all ships. For questions on the 72-hour and 24-hour pre-arrival notifications see PORT ARRIVAL PREPARATIONS in Section H.
What requirement does SOLAS make about the language to be used on board?
SOLAS regulation V/14. 4 provides that on ships to which SOLAS chapter I applies, English must be used on the bridge as the working language for bridge-to-bridge and bridge-to-shore safety communications as well as for communications on board between the pilot and bridge watchkeeping personnel, unless those directly involved in the communication speak a common language other than English.
What are the various types of shipbroker?
Owners' brokers, charterers' brokers, tanker brokers, coasting brokers, heavy lift brokers, sale and purchase brokers and various other brokers in sub- markets. Many ships' agents are qualified shipbrokers.
What is PSCRB Training?
Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Training.
What is the STCW 2010 definition of "management level"?
The level of responsibility associated with: (1) serving as master, chief mate, chief engineer officer or second engineer officer on board a seagoing ship, and (2) ensuring that all functions within the designated area of responsibility are properly performed. (STCW Code 2010, Section A-I/1.1.2)
Can a ship request a Declaration of Security from a port facility that it intends to interface with?
Yes, if the ship is operating at a higher security level than the port facility it intends to interface with.
What does an International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate certify?
(1) That the ship is equipped with a sewage treatment plant or comminuter or holding tank and a discharge pipeline, as described in the certificate; (2) that the ship has been surveyed; and (3) that the survey shows that the ship's structure, equipment, systems, fittings, arrangements and material are satisfactory and that the ship complies with MARPOL Annex IV.
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