Chapter 1 Flashcards
What does chapter 1 entail
Safe Handling and Carriage of Cargoes
What is a voyage charter
Hiring a boat for a voyage
What is a bareboat charter
Hiring a boat for a number of years
What is the carrier legally required to do
“properly and carefully load, handle, stow, carry, keep,
care for, and discharge the goods carried” and to “exercise due diligence to … make the
ship seaworthy” and to “… properly man, equip and supply the ship” a per Hague-Visby
rules.
What does the CCS code stand for
Code of Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing”,
Who is the CSS imposed by and what is its purpose
IMO
Lashing and securing of cargo
What does the IMDG code stand for
maritime transport of dangerous goods
Who was the IMDG imposed by and what is its purpose
IMO
carry of dangerous goods in packaged forms
Who does the grain code apply to
Ships regardless of size, including those of less than 500 gross tonnage, engaged in the carriage of grain in bulk and to which part C of SOLAS chapter VI applies.
Who imposed the grain code and what is its purpose
IMO
Bulk carriers- loading and carriage of grain
What is the BLU code
Code of Practice for the Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers
Why was the BLU code developed and who by
IMO
was developed with the aim of preventing accidents or loss of ships carrying solid bulk cargoes as a result of improper loading and unloading practices.
What does the IMSBC code stand for
International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code
What does the IMSBC code do and who is it imposed by
IMO
Specifies how solid bulk cargoes must be stowed and shipped.
What does SOLAS mean
Who was it imposed by
Who does it relate to
Safety Of Lives At Sea
IMO
All ship types
What is MARPOL
Who was it imposed by
Who does it relate to
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships. Short for marine pollution
IMO
All ship types
What does IBC stand for
International Bulk Chemical Code
Who imposed the IBC and what is its purpose
IMO
which sets out the international standards for the safe carriage, in bulk by sea, of dangerous chemicals and noxious liquid substances.
What goes IGC code stand for
International Code of the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk
Who imposed the IGC code and what is its purpose
IMO
to provide an international standard for the safe carriage by sea in bulk of liquefied gases and the substances listed
What does ISGOTT stand for
International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers & Terminals
Who imposed ISGOTT
OCIMF
What does OCIMF stand for
Oil Companies International Marine Forum
Modern shipping regulations, guidelines and practices originate from five entities, all of which
interact with each other in symbiotic relationships. These are -
a) International Maritime Organization (IMO)
b) National Government bodies (For example: MCA in the UK, USCG in USA, MSA in China, AMSA
in Australia and DG Shipping in India)
c) Flag states (For example: Liberia, Panama, Hong Kong, Singapore, UK)
d) Regional bodies (For example: EC in Europe makes EU Directives)
e) Industry organisations (For example: OCIMF for tankers)
f) Common practices based on past experience, good practice and P&I club bulletins
