A bunker declaration. (A ship was fined more than the equivalent of Euro 100, 000 at Dakar, Senegal, for failure to have one ready for customs. )
Does a UK pilot, or a UK port authority, have any duty to report deficiencies noticed in a ship under pilotage?
Yes. Under regulation 19 of the Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2011, if a UK pilot learns in the course of his normal duties that there are apparent anomalies which may prejudice the safe navigation of the ship, or which may pose a threat of harm to the marine environment, he must immediately inform his port authority. (If he is not an authorised pilot under the Pilotage Act 1987, he must inform the MCA. ) If a UK port authority receives information from a pilot or learns that a ship within its port has apparent anomalies which may prejudice the safety of the ship or poses an unreasonable threat of harm to the marine environment, it must immediately inform the MCA.
When should a master extend his initial protest?
When relevant facts have come to light, e. g. when a surveyor's report has been received.
Can a UK shipmaster restrain a person on board his ship?
Section 105 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 provides that the master of any UK ship may cause any person on board the ship to be put under restraint if and for so long as it appears to him to be necessary and expedient in the interest of safety or for the preservation of good order or discipline on board the ship.
What is bareboat charter registration, as permitted by UK legislation?
Registration as a British ship of a ship which has its primary registration in another country, but which is bareboat chartered to a charterer eligible to register a British ship in the UK.
Under The Ship and Port Facility (Security) Regulations 2004, for how long must a Declaration of Security be retained?
Any Declaration of Security completed in respect of a ship or a port facility must be retained for at least 3 years after it was last used, on board the ship by the master.
How does the Company performance operate for the calculation of ship risk profile?
A formula takes account of deficiencies and detentions in the last 36 months in the Company's fleet, and compares it with the average for all vessels inspected in the Paris MoU Region to determine the Company's performance level. Companies (listed according to their IMO Company Number) will be ranked into Very Low, Low, Medium and High. Any Refusal of Access (Ban) will have a negative impact on the ranking of the Company.
What is a flag State Administration?
The maritime department or agency of a flag State's government with responsibility for enforcing the implementation of international agreements and national regulations on vessels entitled to fly the State's flag.
Two versions of form ALC 1(d) are provided by the MCA in ALC packs. What are these?
(1) Form ALC (BSF) 1(d), which is an agreement appropriate for use on ships formerly operating under National Maritime Board (NMB) conditions;
Which UK merchant ships do the Port Waste Regulations not apply to, and how should these ships handle their ship-generated waste?
(1) The Regulations do not apply to Class IV, V, VI and VI(A) passenger ships, but these ships should adopt good waste management practices in accordance with the DSM Code.
A ship approaching the UK and which is required to report to Customs has on board crew members who will be paying off. What action should the master take?
Before arrival in the UK the master should inform Customs (through the ship's agent) that crew members will be disembarking.
What are M Notices?
Marine Notices of three types published by the MCA on its website under "Ships and Cargoes/Legislation and Guidance/Marine (M) Notices".
What are the various types of report detailed in the Standard Reporting Requirements in MGN 242?
(1) Sailing Plan (SP); (2) Position Report (PR); (3) Deviation Report (DR); (4) Final Report (FR); (5) Dangerous Goods Report (DG); (6) Harmful Substances Report (HS); and (7) Marine Pollutants Report (MP).
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