Ships of 1000 GT or more (except pleasure craft and fishing vessels) which go to sea beyond the Near Continental Trading Area, provided the majority of the crew are domiciled (i. e. have a legal place of residence) in the UK. (The now- defunct Near Continental Trading Area extended from 62°N latitude on the Norwegian coast to Brest on the NW French coast, enclosing all the British Isles and much of the NW European coast. )

A set of uniform rules which codify the interpretation of trade terms defining the obligations and rights of the seller and buyer in an international sale of goods transaction. 

If it cannot be completed because of lack of facilities or other justifiable reason, and only minor items are outstanding, the surveyor will make arrangements for the survey to be completed at the next port. Full particulars are left on board and the class society's surveyors at the next port are advised. The certificate is not endorsed until the survey is entirely completed.

Yes. The inspector may take a copy of any entry in the ORB and may require me, as master, to certify that the copy is a true copy of the entry.

The particular risks of a new or expectant mother must be included in the risk assessment, and her working conditions or hours must be altered if necessary. If that is impossible she must be suspended from work subject to her overriding statutory rights regarding the offer of alternative work and remuneration. (Regs. 8 & 9)

On the MAIB's website (www.maib.gov.uk) under "Publications". They are also available in paper form.

An initial survey of cargo ship radio installation equipment shall include a complete inspection of the radio installations of cargo ships, including those used in lifesaving appliances, to ensure that they comply with the requirements of the relevant regulations.

A list of spaces measured in the computation of each tonnage (GT and NT), including the location (frame numbers) and length of each space. 

When (1) an accident has occurred to or in a ship; and (2) in the opinion of the Secretary of State, the accident has created a risk to the safety or a risk of significant pollution by a hazardous substance in the UK, in the UK's territorial sea or in the UK's Pollution Control Zone; and (3) in the opinion of the Secretary of State, the use of the powers is necessary to remove or reduce the risk.

A legal right to retain possession of the property of another as security for an outstanding payment.

5 years, subject to surveys as in the last answer.

On summary conviction, a fine of up to £50, 000.

The safety signal prescribed by the International Radio Regulations, i. e. "Securite".

A survey programme, showing what parts of the ship will be surveyed, how access will be gained to them, etc. The owner or manager will normally do this in co-operation with the classification society.

Goods classified in the IMDG Code or in any other IMO publication referred to in The Merchant Shipping (Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutants) Regulations 1997 (SI 1997/2367) (e. g. the IBC Code and IGC Code) as dangerous for carriage by sea, and any other substance or article which the shipper has reasonable cause to believe might meet the criteria for such classification.