(1) An entry recording any provision made on the employer's behalf to ensure that the Proper Officer has been informed of the seaman's leaving behind; and (2) an entry recording the date and place of leaving the seaman behind and the reason for leaving him behind.
What does a Voyage Clause state?
The duration of the employment (in months); its geographical limits; and the port where the voyage commences. These details must be inserted before signing any person on to the Crew Agreement.
Why does the MCA only approve the use of Indefinite Agreements in the Near Coastal Area?
To protect employers from high repatriation costs. Seafarers employed under an Indefinite Agreement can give notice at any time, irrespective of the location of the ship, and this could impose an unreasonable financial burden on the employer.
Which ships require an Offshore Support Vessel Certificate of Fitness (OSV CoF)?
Offshore support vessels which transport limited amounts of hazardous and noxious liquid substances in bulk for the servicing and resupplying of offshore platforms, mobile offshore drilling units and other offshore installations, including those employed in the search for and recovery of hydrocarbons from the sea-bed. (The term "limited amounts" is defined in the LHNS Guidelines.)
What are ozone depleting substances?
Substances that cause deterioration of the Earth's protective ozone layer, located in the stratosphere, which shields the Earth from ultra-violet radiation. ODSs are defined in the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, 1987. ODSs that may be found on board ship are listed in the revised MARPOL Annex VI.
Where are the course requirements for Medical First Aid training?
In a table in Chapter VI of the STCW Code (Table A-VI/4-1).
For what period may the validity of certificates be extended under the HSSC?
For three months to enable a ship to complete its voyage, or for one month for ships engaged on short voyages. (A "short voyage" is defined as a voyage where neither the distance from the port in which the voyage begins and the final port of destination nor the return voyage exceeds 1, 000 miles.)
What is a charterers' bill of lading?
A bill of lading issued by or on behalf of charterers, rather than shipowners or bareboat charterers. (See Identity of Carrier below. )
What are the STCW 2010 requirements concerning recognition of certificates issued by a State other than the flag State?
STCW Regulation 1/10 contains provisions for the recognition of a certificate issued to a master, officer or radio operator by or under the authority of another STCW Party. The endorsement may be on the certificate or may be issued as a separate document by the flag State.
How can a claim in rem in respect of a ship be enforced?
A claimant with a claim in rem has the right to apply to the Court for the arrest of the ship. If the claim is not settled, the court can order the ship to be sold.
Under a time charter, what kind of countries is a time charterer often prohibited from sending the chartered ship to?
Any country where a port call may bring increased financial or other risks (e. g. of detention) to the shipowner, or a risk of the ship being subsequently barred from another country's ports, e. g. Israel, Persian/Arabian Gulf, Cuba, Vietnam, Kampuchea, North Korea, Lebanon, Angola, Namibia, Syria, Libya, Somalia, Ethiopia and South Africa.
For what offences can a shipmaster be fined up to £25, 000 on summary conviction in a UK court?
(1) Discharge of NLS into the sea except where permitted by Schedule 2 to MSN 1703/NLS1;
To assert her statutory rights, what must a new or expectant mother do?
She must notify the employer that she is a new or expectant mother. (Reg. 10)
How does a letter of credit operate?
(1) The seller and buyer agree in their sales contract that payment will be made using a letter of credit.
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