Although the Hague-Visby Rules as they stand alone do not apply to live animals or to deck cargo which is stated (on the face of the bill of lading) as being carried on deck and is so carried, COGSA 71 reverses this by stating that the rules will apply as if they did not exclude deck cargo and live animals.
What surveys are required for a Dangerous Goods Document of Compliance?
A survey of the ship before issue of the certificate for the first time; and a renewal survey every 5 years.
Does the revised MARPOL Annex VI permit shipboard incineration of PVCs?
Under reg. 16.3, shipboard incineration of polyvinyl chlorides (PVCs) is prohibited, except in a shipboard incinerator for which an IMO Type Approval Certificates has been issued.
Following the occurrence of an accident on board, what should the safety officer do?
He should try to determine how and why accident the occurred and should assist the master in reporting the accident on an Incident Report Form (IRF).
What document must be issued before a UK ship may establish, install and use radio transmitting and receiving equipment?
A Ship Radio Licence (SRL) issued by Ofcom (the Office of Communications) under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006.
What charterers' paperwork will probably be on board while on time charter?
Charterers' logs, cargo records and other stationery may be provided so that charterers can monitor the vessel's efficiency.
Under The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations, what are the duties of every worker with regard to reporting deficiencies or dangers?
To immediately inform the master, safety officer or another competent person appointed under the Regulations (e. g. the company safety manager) of any matter which may reasonably be considered to represent a deficiency in the Company's protection arrangements for the health and safety of persons on board.
What is the document entitled Evidence Ship Compliance (2)?
A certificate issued by the MCA to a ro-ro passenger ship that is not fully in compliance with the requirements of the Stockholm Agreement. It shows the significant wave height that the ship may operate in.
What IMO document should owners or operators consult when determining safe manning levels?
IMO Resolution A. 890(21) as amended by A. 955(23) - Principles of Safe Manning. (MSN 1767 incorporates only A.890(21). From 1 January 2014 Resolution A. 1047(27) revokes A. 890(21) and A. 955(23).
In relation to type-specific ECDIS training, what is the shipping industry's definition of "familiarisation "?
"Following the successful demonstration of competencies contained in the Generic ECDIS Training, familiarisation is the process required to become familiar with any onboard ECDIS (including backup) in order to assure and demonstrate competency onboard any specific ship's ECDIS installation, prior to taking charge of a navigational watch." (Industry Recommendations for ECDIS Training, January 2012)
DOCs and SMCs expire after 5 years. How are they renewed?
Renewal verifications have to be carried out before they expire, any time from 6 months before the expiry date, but no later than this.
Which convention contains requirements for ballast water treatment?
The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (the BWM Convention).
What are the main classes of dangerous goods listed in the IMDG Code?
Class 1: Explosives;
What details must be recorded in the GMDSS Radio Log?
The following, as they occur:
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