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Q. 161) When did loadline convention came into force ? how will you prepare for loadline survey ?
XQ. 163) Explain unclos ?
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The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea(UNCLOS), also known as the Law of the Sea Convention as well as the Law of the Sea treaty.
It is an international agreement that resulted from the third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS III). It took place between 1973 and 1982.
The Law of the Sea Convention defines the rights and responsibilities of nations with respect to their use of the world’s oceans, establishing guidelines for:
businesses,
the environment,
and the management of marine natural resources.
Now as we have made clear about the United Nations Convention on the Law Of Sea. So now we’ll show you some of the facts about law of the sea as in text as well as pictorial form.
You can read fully about UNCLOS Here
Q. 164) Lof and towing contract which one will you prefer ?
XHi,
I will follow a towing contract and purely commercial basis as a first preference provided there is no threat to the lives on board.
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0 Towing contract as long as all lives are safe and no immediate threats to safety of crew and eventual passengers.
Q. 165) Master's overriding authority ? under which element of ISM ?
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5 Master's Responsibility and Authority
5.1
The Company should clearly define and document the master's responsibility with regard to:
5.1.1
implementing the safety and environmental-protection policy of the Company;
5.1.2
motivating the crew in the observation of that policy;
5.1.3
issuing appropriate orders and instructions in a clear and simple manner;
5.1.4
verifying that specified requirements are observed; and
element 5.2 of ISM code says - company should ensure that the SMS operating on board the ship contains a clear statement emphasizing the master's authority. the company should establish in the SMS that the master has the overriding authority and the responsibility to make decisions wrt safety and pollution prevention and to request the company's assistance as may be necessary.
Q. 166) Pirate infested area , saw a boat in distress , action
XQ. 167) What is insurable interest ?
XInsurable interest exists when an insured person derives a financial or other kind of benefit from the continuous existence of the insured object (or in the context of living persons, their continued survival). A person has an insurable interest in something when loss-of or damage-to that thing would cause the person to suffer a financial loss or other kind of loss.
Typically, insurable interest is established by ownership, possession, or direct relationship. For example, people have insurable interests in their own homes and vehicles, but not in their neighbors' homes and vehicles, and certainly not those of strangers.
Q. 168) Tell me about ISM ?
XQ. 169) A ship sails on 10th . you have joined on 9th .loadline certificate expiring on 20th. would you sail like this ? why ?
XYes i will join the ship & it also depend on npoc of the ship as her ETA b4 20th .
In other condition she maybe going for dry-dock it means she is not going to trade(cargo carry) in that area.
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0 Will inform owner and arrange for surveyor if reaching before or on 20th in the next port and also inform agent to get clearance for surveyor to board the vessel. If due to any circumstances surveyor cannot be arranged in the said port then Owner shall request for extension (max three month or next convenient port)
Q. 170) Ism audit , why is it conducted
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ISM internal audit is conducted inspite of external audit by the flag. the main purpose of the internal audit is continuously verify the SMS effectiveness and to continuously improve the safety standards and pollution prevention.
