On the Paris MoU website: www. parismou. org
Where is the text of the Paris MoU published?
What is a Running Agreement?
A crew agreement extending over two or more voyages.
What is the maxim that summarises the basic principle of general average?
"That which has been sacrificed for the benefit of all shall be made good by the contribution of all."
Which classification societies are Members of IACS?
(1) American Bureau of Shipping (ABS); (2) Bureau Veritas (BV); (3) China Classification Society (CCS); (4) Croatian Register of Shipping (CRS); (5) Det Norske Veritas (DNV); (6) Germanischer Lloyd (GL); (7) Indian Register of Shipping (IRS); (8) Korean Register of Shipping (KR); (9) Lloyd's Register (LR); (10) Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (Class NK); (11) Polish Register of Shipping (PRS); (12) Registro Italiano Navale (RINA); and (13) Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS).
Which M Notice describes the UK port State control arrangements under the New Inspection Regime?
MSN 1832, which replaced MSN 1775.
Is there any collaboration between regional port State control authorities?
Yes. Several MoUs hold "observer" status with other MoUs. The Paris MoU and Tokyo MoU mount joint Concentrated Inspection Campaigns (see below).
What are the obligations under the VTM Regulations of the MCA and of shipmasters relating to bunkering during exceptional weather and sea conditions in UK waters?
If the MCA are of the opinion that a ship in an area in UK waters for which exceptionally bad weather or sea conditions are forecast should not be bunkered or should only be bunkered subject to certain conditions, they must inform the master of that opinion.
Do the UK's Port State Control Regulations affect UK ships?
No. However, equivalent regulations enforcing the same requirements will be in force in all other EU Member States, as well as Canada and Russia, and these will apply to visiting UK ships.
What is the penalty for failure to comply with a direction under Schedule 3A ?
A £50, 000 fine on summary conviction, or an unlimited fine on conviction on indictment.
A ship has arrived at a pilot station in UK waters and the pilot has arrived on the bridge. What action should the master now take?
The master should: (1) have the "H" flag or night signal shown; (2) introduce himself as master; (3) conduct a master/pilot information exchange as recommended in IMO Resolution A. 960(23); and (4) ensure that the OOW will monitor the ship's progress whilst under pilotage.
Where (or before whom) can protest be noted?
Before a notary public, or a British Consul, or some other person authorised under local law to administer oaths and take sworn declarations (affidavits).
Why are some bills of lading made out "TO ORDER" instead of bearing a particular consignee's name and address?
To enable title in the goods to be transferred to a third party, e. g. a bank in the case of a letter of credit sale or an alternative buyer where the goods are to be sold in transit.
In common law, what conditions must be met for a salvage service to qualify for a salvage reward?
(1) There must be a peril (e. g. the threat of the property sinking);
A new master is joining a UK ship at an overseas port. The crew of non-UK officers and ratings are to join two days later. What should the master ensure, with respect to crew, when they join?
(1) That joining crew members have a valid Medical Fitness Certificate issued by a country listed in MSN 1815.
What are "laytime interruptions" or "interruptions to laytime"?
Periods during which the running of laytime is suspended because they are outside the definition of laytime.
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