(1) Misrepresentation (untrue statement of a "fact" that induces the other side to enter into the contract; this may be "innocent" or "fraudulent" depending on whether the maker of the statement knew it was untrue);
In the case of general cargo and unitised cargo, what must the information provided by the shipper contain?
(1) A general description of the cargo, (2) the gross mass of the cargo or cargo units and (3) any relevant special properties of the cargo.
Why should the master's details be entered on form ALC 1(b)?
The master is a "seaman" for the purposes of Part II (Lists of Crew) of The Merchant Shipping (Crew Agreements, Lists of Crew and Discharge of Seamen) Regulations 1991.
What are the chief functions of HM Coastguard?
(1) Maintaining listening watch on maritime radio frequencies at Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centres (MRCCs) and Maritime Rescue Sub-Centres (MRSCs) around the UK coast, and by satellite communications at MRCC Falmouth;
What is a periodical survey in the HSSC?
An inspection of the items relating to the particular certificate to ensure that they are in a satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which the ship is intended. (2011 HSSC Survey Guidelines, 2. 2) ("The items" means all the items covered by the certificate.)
Which chapter of MARPOL Annex I concerns STS operations?
A new chapter 8 entitled Prevention of Pollution During Transfer of Oil Cargo Between Oil Tankers at Sea was added to MARPOL Annex I and entered into force on 1 January 2011.
What is despatch or despatch money?
A monetary reward payable by owners to charterers for completion of cargo operations within the agreed laytime period.
Is the UK Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate a MARPOL certificate?
No, it is a requirement of The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Oil Pollution) Regulations 1996 for vessels trading only on domestic voyages, to certify that the ship meets UK oil pollution prevention standards.
Under what conditions may a ship of 400 GT or more discharge oil or oily mixtures in a special area other than the Antarctic Area?
(1) The ship must be proceeding en route;
What should be done with the gear of a deceased seaman who was employed on a UK ship?
The master should have two officers tally and pack the seaman's gear ready for returning to the next-of-kin via the agent at the next suitable port. One copy of the list should be packed with the gear and one should be annexed to the Official Log Book. Customs may want to check the gear before landing.
Before a STS transfer can take place in a harbour area, what must the harbour authority obtain from the MCA?
An Oil Transfer Licence. (Licences will only be issued to harbour areas with a fully worked-up oil spill contingency plan, trained personnel and the necessary equipment for responding to spills.)
Who can appoint an average adjuster?
Any party involved in a marine claim.
What Lists of Crew must be maintained on board a UK ship?
(1) A List of Crew who are Parties to the Crew Agreement (ALC 1(a));
What are the high seas?
The Convention on the High Seas, 1958, defines "high Seas" as "all parts of the sea that are not included in the territorial sea or in the internal waters of a State" UNCLOS does not actually define "high seas".
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