A legally binding agreement between two parties. It does not have to be in writing.
What is a contract?
Where can the official descriptions of UK classes I to XII be found?
On the MCA website under Ships and Cargoes/Vessel Information/Passenger and Cargo Ships/UK Ship Classification & EU Equivalents.
What is the proper name of the Collision Regulations or Collision Avoidance Rules?
The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended.
Which personnel must hold a certificate in advanced training for liquefied gas tanker cargo operations under STCW Regulation V/1- 2. 3?
Masters, chief engineer officers, chief mates, second engineer officers and any person with immediate responsibility for loading, discharging, care in transit, handling of cargo, tank cleaning or other cargo-related operations on liquefied gas tankers.
A DOC is withdrawn from a Company, e. g. due to major non-conformities. How will that affect the Company's ships?
They will not be able to operate. All associated Safety Management Certificates or Interim Safety Management Certificates should also be withdrawn if the DOC is withdrawn.
When will passage of a foreign ship be considered under UNCLOS to be prejudicial to the peace, good order or security of the coastal State?
If, in the territorial sea, the ship engages in any of the following activities: (1) any threat or use of force against the sovereignty, territorial integrity or political independence of the coastal State, or in any other manner in violation of the principles of international law embodied in the Charter of the UN;
A UK ship has had a survey for issue of a Dangerous Goods Document of Compliance. When can she start carrying dangerous goods?
Only after any additional equipment has been supplied in accordance with The Fire Protection Regulations, as determined by an MCA surveyor. The DOC will not be issued until this is done, and until then the ship cannot carry DGs.
What does SOLAS require regarding the use of steering gear at sea?
SOLAS Regulation V/24 (Use of heading and/or track control systems) makes four requirements as follows.
In which ship surveys are subdivision load lines inspected?
In Passenger Ship Safety Certificate renewal surveys.
How does an indemnity operate in marine insurance?
Because of the difficulty of putting a value on ships at sea or on cargoes in transit, they are valued at the commencement of the risk, and the insurers use that value to determine the measure of indemnity they will give the assured.
Which chapter of the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen contains guidance on familiarisation training?
Chapter 8 - Safety Induction.
What are the probable consequences of a UK ship not complying with the terms of an Exemption Certificate?
Prosecution of the owner or master by the MCA, and possibly detention of the ship.
Why might a shipper offer a letter of indemnity in the case in the previous question?
Because the rigid adherence of banks to the terms of letters of credit will make it impossible for the shipper to receive payment on presentation of bills of lading that were anything other than "clean".
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