Maritime Law 1 Flashcards
COD
Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)
Certificate of Documentation
COTP
Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)
USCG Captain of the Port
GT
Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)
Gross Tons
MMC
Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)
Merchant Mariner Credential
MMD
Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)
Merchant Mariner Document
MSD
Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)
Marine Sanitation Device
MTSA
Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)
Marine Transportation Security Act
NM
Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)
Nautical Mile
OCMI
Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)
USCG Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection
SPC
Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)
Sector Prevention Command
STCW
Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)
Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers
TWIC
Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
UPV
Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)
Uninspected Passenger Vessel
VDS
Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)
Visual Distress Signal
72 COLREGS
Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972
Who is liable for criminal or civil penalties if a UPV is operated in violation of law and regulations?
Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)
Owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master and individual in charge.
46 USC 4106
OUTSIDE Demarcation Line
Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)
Follow COLREGS 72 Rules
INSIDE Demarcation Line
Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)
Follow Inland Rules
Consideration
Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)
Economic benefit, inducement, right or profit including monetary payment going to an individual, person or entity, but not including a voluntary sharing of the actual expenses of the voyage, by monetary compensation of fuel, food, beverage or other supplies
46 USC 2101 (5a)
Passenger
Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)
Any person on a vessel, other than the owner, charterer, master and members of the crew.
All persons on board are either: crewmembers, passengers, or National Marine Fisheries Observers. There are no guests or other observers.
46 USC 2101 (2) and 46 CFR 24.10-1
Passenger for Hire
Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016
A passenger for hire is any passenger for whom consideration is contributed as a condition of carriage whether directly or indirectly flowing to the owner, charterer, operator, agent or any other person interested in the vessel.
46 USC 2101 (21a)
UPV Characteristics
Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)
- Vessel NOT subject to USCG inspection under 46 USC 3301
- Less than 100 GT
- Carrying no more than 6 passengers, including one passenger for hire
Every UPV, 100GT or less, carrying at least one passenger for hire must be under the direction and control of:
Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)
An individual licensed by the USCG
46 CFR 15.605
What is the requirement for the original MMC or operator license onboard every UPV, 100GT or less, carrying at least one passenger for hire?
Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)
The original credential must be kept onboard and available for presentation to the USCG whenever passengers are being carried.
46 CFR 26.20-1
What is the licensing / document requirements for mates or other UPV personnel who are NOT in control of a UPV, 100GT or less, carrying at least one passenger for hire?
Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)
No requirement for the mates or other UPV personnel to hold a Coast Guard license or document if they are NOT in control of the vessel.
