Criminal law is contravened. (Most contraventions of Merchant Shipping legislation are criminal acts, punishable by a fine or imprisonment or both.) The case would be heard in a criminal court, e. g. a magistrate's court in England, Wales or Northern Ireland, or a sheriff court in Scotland.

Work equipment is subject to safety inspection by MCA surveyors at any time.

The master or senior surviving officer shall so far as is practicable ensure that all: 

An allision. US Coast Guard press releases never use the term "collision" unless the vessels involved were both under way.

Employers must review the assessment when there is reason to believe that it is no longer valid, and make any necessary changes.

Any ship on an international voyage.

In MGN 372 (Offshore Renewable Energy Installations (OREIs): Guidance to mariners operating in the vicinity of UK OREIs). The notice concerns wind farms as well as wave and tidal power installations.

The master, or a person authorised by him, together with a member of the crew employed in catering, must inspect the provisions and water at least once a week to check whether The Merchant Shipping (Provisions and Water) Regulations are being complied with. The results of the inspection must be recorded on a special page in the Official Log Book.

Within 3 months before or after the second anniversary date or within 3 months before or after the third anniversary date of the particular certificate, taking the place of one of the annual surveys. (The shipowner or manager must decide in which year to have the intermediate survey carried out.)

It depends on what the master's decisions relate to. 

OOW, Chief Mate and Master. These are graded by area and tonnage so that there are two grades of Deck OOW, four grades of Chief mate and five grades of Master. (These numbers differ from STCW minimum requirements.)

(1) The following types of ship on international voyages: passenger ships, including high-speed passenger craft (of any tonnage); cargo ships, including high-speed craft, of 500 GT and upwards; and mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs); and (2) port facilities serving such ships engaged on international voyages.

Yes.

From 1 January 2014 mandatory requirements enter into force for: (1) security- related familiarisation training; (2) security awareness training; and (3) training of seafarers with designated security duties.

A procedure for shore management personnel (including the DP) to review the shore-side and shipboard safety management system to ensure its continuing suitability, adequacy and effectiveness. Reviews are usually made in one or more regular meetings at which an analysis of reported accidents and non­conformities is made to determine trends.