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Q. 1051) What is tacit acceptance
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Newer Conventions incorporate “tacit acceptance” procedure. Under this, an amendment enters in to force at a particular time unless, before that date, objections are received from a specified number of Parties.
Entry into force of IMO conventions and Protocols and Amendments:
Q. 1053) Will the cargo owner agree with your jettisoning
XThe Master's overriding authority in matters related to safety as provided by ISM means that he can take such decision without having to seek the permission of the cargo owner. If the cargo needs to be jettisoned for the safey of the crew and/or vessel and cargo, then it shall be jettisoned. However the Master shall declare General Average and the cargo owner shall be reimbursed by all whose interest has been saved.
Q. 1054) Cargo damage who pays
XQ. 1056) What is the difference between toxic and poisonous substance
XToxins are usually biological substances that are harmful to humans.
Poisons are usually chemicals which are fatal.
Definition of Toxic and Poisonous
Toxic %u2018%u201C refers to the condition of a substance and the degree to which it can cause damage to you or any other organism or system. In colloquial usage, toxic can refer to biological organisms and non-biological substances, the latter in a more allegorical context.
Poisonous %u2018%u201C describes substances that will disturb organisms, usually in a harmful way. Poison implies a high level of toxicity, though any substance is technically poisonous if taken in a large enough dose. Poison always refers to biological organisms.
Q. 1057) What is margin line
Xline drawn parallel to, and not less than 3 inches (76 mm) below, the upper surface of bulkhead deck at the ship side; it defines the highest permissible location on the ship side of any damage waterplane in the final condition of sinkage, trim and heel
