The Merchant Shipping (Official Log Books) Regulations 1981 (SI 1981/569), as amended.
Which regulations require an Official Log Book to be kept in a UK ship?
What do regulations 13 and 14 of the revised MARPOL Annex VI concern?
Regulation 13 concerns Nitrogen Oxides (NO2). Regulation 14 concerns Sulphur Oxides (SO2) and Particulate Matter.
How often may MCA inspections be carried out of seafarers' working and living conditions on UK sea-going ships?
At approximately 2 1/2-yearly (and not more than 3-yearly) intervals by MCA surveyors in accordance with ILO Convention 178 and the associated ILO Recommendation 185, as described in MSN 1769. Inspections will usually be arranged to coincide with ISM Safety Management Certificate audits.
What precaution should be taken before sealing and fumigating a hold?
The hold should be searched for stowaways, as advised in MGN 70.
What is the Condition Assessment Scheme (CAS)?
An IMO survey scheme, made mandatory under regulation 20 of the revised MARPOL Annex I, designed to detect structural weaknesses in ageing single- hull oil tankers which are not retrofitted with a double hull in accordance with Annex I (as revised) regulation 19. CAS should not be confused with CAP (see above under SHIP CLASSIFICATION and CLASS DOCUMENTS).
To whom must a danger message be sent?
Ships in the vicinity and the competent authorities. (An "all stations" transmission would meet this requirement. )
What are the statutory requirements concerning the limit on the number of passengers on passenger ships?
The owner and master of a passenger ship must ensure that there is not on board a greater number of passengers than that stated on the ship's Passenger Ship Safety Certificate or Passenger Certificate.
What procedures must be followed by masters and terminal representatives under the SLU Regulations?
The master and the terminal representative must comply with the requirements set out in Schedule 5 to the SLU Code. (Reg. 9)
How does a UK Company obtain its initial ISM certification?
(1) The Company applies to the MCA for initial DOC verification.
A UK ship is in a remote place (e. g. South Georgia) and has sustained hull damage. If a class surveyor is unobtainable at this place, what action should the master take?
He should immediately report to the owners, who, in order to comply with class rules, must report to the classification society.
What provisions does a Cancelling Clause in a voyage charter party usually contain?
(1) Charterers' option to cancel, if the vessel is not ready to load (or in some forms, to tender NOR) on the agreed cancelling date;
Which UK regulations enforce SOLAS survey and certification requirements in the UK?
The Merchant Shipping (Survey and Certification) Regulations 1995, as amended by The Merchant Shipping (Survey and Certification) (Amendment) Regulations 2000. The Amendment Regulations introduced the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification. (For questions on the HSSC, see below.)
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