In such a place on board as to be readily available for inspection at all reasonable times.
Whose job is it to arrange the employment of ships in the charter markets?
Shipbrokers. Owners' brokers (sometimes in-house) find cargoes for their principals' ships, while charterers' brokers find suitable ships to meet the cargo transportation requirements of charterers.
How is a Safe Manning Document obtained for a UK ship?
(1) The owner or operator makes an assessment of the minimum manning required for safe operation of the ship, using the guidance in paragraphs 13, 14 and 15 of MSN 1767.
How is compliance with The Merchant Shipping (Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers) Regulations required to be indicated for a bulk carrier?
The Cargo Loading Manual should be endorsed by the Certifying Authority to indicate which of the relevant SOLAS regulations (which are listed in MGN 144) are complied with. The ISM Safety Management Certificate and the Cargo Ship Safety Construction, Safety Equipment and Safety Certificates may also be amended to indicate compliance.
Who is included in the term "seaman" in UK legislation on Crew Agreements?
Every person (except masters and pilots) employed or engaged in any capacity on board any ship. (Section 313, Merchant Shipping Act 1995)
Where can the MCA's requirements and advice on the adjustment of magnetic compasses be found?
In Annex 13 (Magnetic Compasses) to the MCA's 2002 SOLAS V Publication (properly called Safety of Navigation - Implementing SOLAS Chapter V, 2002).
Is there any UK statutory requirement for training of ship safety officers?
No. Paragraph 3. 4. 2 of the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen advises that "He should have attended a suitable Safety Officer's course", but this is not a statutory requirement, and any such course does not have to be MCA-approved.
Under EU law, what certificates may not be issued by a Recognized Organisation?
The first issue of any Exemption Certificate, which must always be issued by the flag State Administration.
What does vitiate mean?
To destroy the force or legal effect (of a contract).
What are the requirements relating to garbage disposal placards?
Every ship of 12 m or more in length and fixed or floating platforms must display placards which notify crew and passengers of the MARPOL Annex V garbage discharge requirements. The placards must be in English and in the working language of the crew, if different.
What, basically, does the ISM Code require ship owners and operators to do?
To implement and maintain safety management systems covering a range of factors including safety and environmental protection, defined areas of responsibility and authority, and improving management skills of ship-based and shore-based personnel.
What kind of deviations would probably be regarded in law as unjustifiable?
(1) Taking a route which is not the custom of the trade, for purely private reasons;
What information in an Official Log Book may be of interest to a Customs officer on departure from a UK port?
Load line, freeboard and draught information. UK Customs officers have authority to check Load Line certificates before granting clearance, and may check to determine whether a ship is overloaded or not.
What is the subject of SOLAS chapter IX?
Management for the safe operation of ships.
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