A bill of lading claused with remarks about the defective order or condition, or shortage, of the goods loaded. It may alternatively be called a foul bill.
"Disponent owners" are sometimes mentioned in time charters. Who are they?
Where a charter party contains a Subletting Clause allowing the first charterers to sub-let the vessel to other charterers, the first charterers, or "head charterers", becomes the disponent owners, meaning they take the place of the real owners in that relationship.
On what parameters are ship risk profiles based?
The following parameters, using details of inspections in the Paris MoU Region in the last 3 years:
What is the Standard Scale of Fines, and what is its purpose?
A scale of fines laid down by section 37 of the Criminal Justice Act 1982, as amended, consisting of five levels which each equate to a monetary amount.
Does the MCA grant any exemptions from The Merchant Shipping (Port Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations?
Exemptions may be granted by the MCA to ships on regular, frequent, scheduled routes (such as ferries and short-sea traders), where they are notifying, landing and paying a mandatory charge in another port (e. g. through an arrangement with a waste disposal contractor). Details are in MGN 387.
How should firearms carried on a ship be declared to UK Customs?
Either on the Ship's Stores Declaration or the Crew's Effects Declaration, depending on whether they are owned by a crew member or not.
In addition to the shipowners, who should the master notify whenever his vessel is in a position of peril?
The nearest coastguard station or coast radio station in the nearest coastal State.
Does the New Inspection Regime include the target, as in the previous regime, of inspecting 25% visiting foreign ships?
No. Under the New Inspection Regime there is full coverage of all foreign merchant ships visiting Paris MoU Region ports.
What are the main responsibilities of the seller and buyer when goods are sold "CIF Kobe"?
The seller must pay the costs of the goods and the insurance and freight to Kobe. The buyer must pay all costs, including duty, after delivery on board the ship at Kobe.
What documents must the master of a high-speed craft produce to a UK Customs officer from whom clearance is being demanded for an international voyage?
A valid High-Speed Craft Safety Certificate and a valid Permit to Operate (under The Merchant Shipping (High-Speed Craft) Regulations).
What are the contents of the Bridge Procedures Guide (4th edition, 2007)?
The main part, headed Guidance to Masters and Navigating Officers, includes sections as follows: 1. Bridge organisation;
What are light dues?
A tax, levied in many nations on shipping calling at ports and terminals, for the use of coastal lights, buoys and beacons. "Local light dues" are levied by some port authorities.
What reduction in bunker fuel sulfur content in SOX Emission Control Areas is planned by IMO?
The SECA sulfur cap of 1.5% is to be reduced to 0. 5% from 1 January 2018, subject to a feasibility review to be completed not later than 2018.
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