FCA (which stands for "Free Carrier"), FAS ("Free Alongside Ship (named port of loading)"), FOB ("Free On Board" (named port of loading)), CFR ("Cost and Freight" (named port of discharge)), CIF ("Cost, Insurance and Freight" (named port of discharge)) and CPT ("Carriage Paid To" (named destination)). The two most important INCOTERMS® in sea transport are FOB and CIF.
What are the three principles of insurance?
(1) Indemnity; (2) insurable interest; and (3) utmost good faith.
When should a shipmaster note protest where the relevant incident occurs in port?
Within 24 hours of the incident.
What is a mate's receipt, and how is it used?
It is a receipt, used in some trades and at certain ports, showing accurate details of a consignment of goods loaded, as found in a ship's tally or loading survey.
To which categories of UK ship does the duty to report accidents and serious injuries in Regulation 6 of the 2012 ARI Regulations not apply?
Regulation 6 does not apply in relation to:
Is P&I cover compulsory for shipowners?
No, but most reputable owners enter their ships - sometimes as a fleet - with a club. Different ships in a company's fleet may be entered with different clubs.
Who are MARPOL surveyors?
Surveyors appointed or authorised by the MCA for the purposes of exercising control procedures under MARPOL Annex II (which covers noxious liquid substances carried in bulk).
Can an owner provisionally register a ship more than once in the UK?
Yes, but only after one year or more from the date of issue of the original Certificate of Provisional British Registry.
A ship approaching the UK and which is required to report to Customs has on board passengers who will be disembarking. What action should the master take?
Before arrival in the UK the master should inform Customs (through the ship's agent) that passengers will be disembarking.
What does "ship at berth " mean?
Ships which are securely moored or anchored in a Community port while they are loading, unloading or hotelling, including the time spent when not engaged in cargo operations.
Where a passenger ship is marked with subdivision load lines as well as ordinary load lines, which is the appropriate load line for the purposes of The Merchant Shipping (Load Line) Regulations 1998?
Where the lowest of the subdivision load lines is lower than the line which is the appropriate load line then that subdivision load line shall have effect as if it is the appropriate load line for the purposes of the Regulations.
What happens to the data collected from Paris MoU notifications at EU ports and anchorages?
The data is collected and sent via SafeSeaNet to the THETIS information system, from which it can be accessed by any port State control authority in the Paris MoU region.
What is "fishing gear" defined as in the revised MARPOL Annex V?
Any physical device or part thereof or combination of items that may be placed on or in the water or on the sea-bed with the intended purpose of capturing, or controlling for subsequent capture or harvesting, marine or fresh water organisms.
What is an in-water survey?
A survey of a ship's bottom and appendages whilst in the water, in lieu of a survey out of the water (where that is normally required).
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