STCW Regulation 1/2 provides that, subject to certain provisions relating to service without the flag State's endorsement, pending its issue, any certificate required by STCW must be kept available in its original form on board the ship on which the holder is serving.

The IMO Unique Company and Registered Owner Identification Number Scheme mandated by Resolution MSC. 160(78). (See Section C for details. )

(1) Name of ship; 

New ships intended for classification are built under the society's special survey (called the initial classification survey). From commencement of work until completion, the society's surveyors must be satisfied that the materials, workmanship and arrangements are satisfactory and in accordance with the society's Rules.

No. The law of many Commonwealth countries allows the same maritime liens as English law. In the USA and many other countries, however, the range of maritime liens is much wider, so that suppliers of goods and services to ships, for example, may also have maritime liens.

See questions and answers above on Safety Equipment in Excess of Statutory Requirements.

Resolution A. 1045(27) - Pilot Transfer Arrangements - was adopted on 30 November 2011. It contains detailed technical specifications and revokes Resolution A. 889(21).

Unless expressly provided otherwise in the Annex II regulations, it applies to all ships certified to carry noxious liquid substances in bulk. These typically include chemical tankers, some product tankers, offshore supply vessels (which carry drilling fluids) and some other cargo ships, such as those with deep tanks.

In such a case, the master must: (1) inform the flag State Administration without undue delay; and (2) make an entry in the record of navigational activities and incidents maintained in accordance with regulation 28 setting out the reasons for the decision and indicating the period during which the system or equipment was switched off. (SOLAS reg. V/19-1)

(1) Paragraph 9 breaches, but not justifying dismissal in the particular case; 

A seafarer who is 16 or 17 (i. e. a "young person") may work at night if the work forms part of an established training, the effectiveness of which would be impaired by any prohibition. Otherwise, no seafarer under 18 may work at night. ("Night" means a period of not less than 9 consecutive hours including the period between midnight and 0500 local time. )

LRIT is a mandatory requirement under SOLAS regulation V/19-1 for the following ships on international voyages: (1) passenger ships, including highspeed craft; (2) cargo ships, including high-speed craft, of 300 GT and upwards; and (3) mobile offshore drilling units.

Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code). It applies to chemical tankers on international voyages built before 1 July 1986.

Reg. VI/6.

Full details of the alleged breach and the action taken in response to it.