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Q. 1291) In imo organisation , who is the most powerful committee ? name some sub-committee ?
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Maritime Safety Committee (MSC)
The MSC is the highest technical body of the Organization. It consists of all Member States. The functions of the Maritime Safety Committee are to consider any matter within the scope of the Organization concerned with aids to navigation, construction and equipment of vessels, manning from a safety standpoint, rules for the prevention of collisions, handling of dangerous cargoes, maritime safety procedures and requirements, hydrographic information, log-books and navigational records, marine casualty investigations, salvage and rescue and any other matters directly affecting maritime safety.
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC)
The MEPC, which consists of all Member States, is empowered to consider any matter within the scope of the Organization concerned with prevention and control of pollution from ships. In particular it is concerned with the adoption and amendment of conventions and other regulations and measures to ensure their enforcement.
Sub-Committees
The MSC and MEPC are assisted in their work by nine sub-committees which are also open to all Member States. They deal with the following subjects:
Bulk Liquids and Gases (BLG)
Carriage of Dangerous Goods, Solid Cargoes and Containers(DSC)
Fire Protection (FP)
Radio-communications and Search and Rescue (COMSAR)
Safety of Navigation (NAV)
Ship Design and Equipment (DE)
Stability and Load Lines and Fishing Vessels Safety (SLF)
Standards of Training and Watchkeeping (STW)
Flag State Implementation (FSI)
Other Important Committees are-
Legal Committee
Technical Co-operation Committee
Facilitation Committee
Q. 1292) You have sailed out from port and after 9 days you have received a claim of 1000 $ from the consignee as the damage to goods in co
XAs per Multi Modal transport act consignee can claim for any damaged goods not later than 6 days from the date of discharge of cargo.
Q. 1293) What is llmc ? why was this conv required ?
XConvention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims (Maritime Law)....This convention was required as it was unfair on the shipowner as they were not able to limit there liability after taking atmost care to avoid incident or accident . under this convention ship there are provisions given to to limit liability in certain cases . For more information refer Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims, 1976
(London, 19 November 1976)
Q. 1294) Can a country ratify CLC 69 ? india under CLC 69 or 92 ? does ms act show whther india 69 or 92 ? where does it show ?
XCLC 92 has compulsorily replaced CLC 69 and all states party to CLC 69 are automatically party to CLC 92. Same is stated in article 352H, sub para (i) of Part XB of merchant shipping act as amended.
Q. 1295) Explain role of marine board in marine casualty as per ms act ?
XAs per part XII of MSA, section 373-376, Marine board is convened by an Indian Consular Officer or Senior Naval officer when a shipping casualty occurs outside India or a complaint is received against the master, officers or vessel of India. It consists of the Convener and two other members conversant with maritime affairs.
The board carries out inquiries into the casualty or complaints and based on its finding can replace master, officers, suspend their certificates, order discharge and repatriation of seafarers (basically all powers of judicial magistrate wrt casualty investigation except cancellation of certificates).
Q. 1296) App kandla. tidal range 6 m , hw @ 0605 , lw @ 1205 . when will you anchor ? why ? how to go about ? time when tidal cur
XQ. 1297) What is gesamp ?
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Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection (GESAMP) was established in 1967 by a number of United Nations Agencies. GESAMP deals with all scientific aspects on the prevention, reduction and control of the degradation of the marine environment to sustain life support systems, resources and amenities.
Q. 1298) What is the difference between the hns convetion and hns protocol ?
XThe convention has been adopted but has not yet entered into force as the required number of states haven't ratified it.
The protocol has been brought out so as to modify some terms of the convention so as to enable more states to ratify it causing it to come into effect.
HNS protocol deals w same issues as OPRC Convention.
While HNS conv is a 2 tier fund covering polln damage.
Q. 1299) What is cess ?
XCustom Excise Surcharge.
Charged at 50 Paisa/Ton of OIL imported by any company. GOI collects and gives to IOPC fund
it doesnot go to fund but used for maintenance of pollution prevention equipment and shore reception facilities etc MS act sec 356M
Q. 1300) Triangle on ship side below deck line on Bulk Carrier, what does this mean ?
XAs per Solas
Chapter XII- Additional safety measures for Bulk carrier
Regulation 8 : Information on Compliance with the requirements for Bulk carrier
8.2 Any restrictions imposed on the carriage of solid bulk cargoes having a density of 1,780 Kg/M3 and above in accordance with the requirements of regulations 6 and 14 shall be identified and recorded in the booklet referred to in paragraph 1.
8.3 A bulk carrier to which paragraph 2 applies shall be permanently marked on the side shell at midship, port and starboard , with a solid equilateral triangle , having sides of 500mm and its apex 300mm below the deck line and painted a contrasting colour to that of the hull.
There was INTERPRETATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF SOLAS CHAPTER XII ON ADDITIONAL SAFETY MEASURES FOR BULK CARRIERS
ANNEX 6 RESOLUTION MSC.89(71) (adopted on 28 May 1999)MSC71 23a1 6 (pdf) [8.43 KB]
solas chapter 12
reg 8.2 : any restrictions imposed on a solid bulk cargoes having a density of 1780 kg/cu.m shall be identified and recorded in the booklet (ref chVI/reg7)
8.3: a bulk carrier to which 8.2 applies shall be permanently marked on the side shell amidships port and stbd with a solid equilateral triangle having sides 500mm and apex 300mm below the deck line, painted in a contrasting colour to that of the hull.
