Ships of 400 GT and above on international voyages (excluding fixed or floating platforms, FSUs and FPSOs) must have:
Should Oil Record Books and Garbage Record Books be returned to the MCA when a UK ship is transferred to foreign registry?
No. Oil Record Books (Part 1 for all ships and Part 2 for oil tankers) should be retained by the original owners for 3 years after the last entry. Garbage Record Books should be retained for 2 years following the last entry.
What is European Community law?
Law applied in all EU Member States by the European Court of Justice under the provisions of various treaties (e. g. the Treaty of Rome). It consists chiefly of EC Regulations and EC Directives.
Which legislation governs UK ship registration?
Part II of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995, and The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Regulations 1993, as amended.
Where can a shipowner or manager find guidance on flagging-in to the UK register?
On the MCA website under Ships and Cargoes/ UK Ship Register.
What document should a pilot present on boarding a ship?
MSC/Circ. 1156 advises: "Public authorities, emergency response services and pilots whether in uniform or not, should present an identity document when seeking to board a ship." (Para. 4. 4)
What must the Company do about ensuring it can respond to emergencies on board?
The SMS should provide for measures ensuring that the Company's organisation can respond at any time to hazards, accidents and emergency situations involving its ships. (Para. 8. 3) This means in practice that the Company should have in place ashore procedures (and any necessary equipment or other resources) for responding at any time to a shipboard emergency. A 24-hour contact should be available to the master.
What are the contents of a Passenger Certificate for a Class II(A) ship?
(1) Details of ship: name, port of registry, Official Number, gross tonnage, name and address of owner;
What records should be made when there is a complaint about provisions or water?
In the narrative section of the Official Log Book: (1) a record of the complaint, with the names of the complainants; (2) a record of any investigation made by the master; (3) a record of any action taken by a superintendent or proper officer with the ship's provisions or water.
What are the chief ship certificates required by the various annexes of the MARPOL Convention?
(1)International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate (IOPPC) under Annex I;
Under what conditions is a UK ship permitted to enter the Antarctic area?
If: (1) it has sufficient capacity for the retention on board of all garbage while operating in the area; and
What is a biological agent, for the purposes of the Biological Agents Regulations?
Any micro-organism, which includes viruses, fungi, parasites and bacteria, which may cause infection, allergy or toxicity.
How many obligations does the ISM Code directly impose on the Company?
The Code contains 24 direct obligations on the Company, i. e. provisions that begin: "The Company should... "
Is a Packing Certificate required for all packaged goods?
No. It is not required for goods packaged within a portable tank, road tank vehicle, rail tank wagon or tank container.
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