Duties of Master after collision
Duties of Master after collision MSA Section 348, 349, 350 — 3511. The master without endangering his own ship, crew and passengers if any should. Render to the other ship,…
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Master’s duties in the case of collision or any other accident/Collecting Evidences/Lodging Protests/Inquires and Investigation
Master's duties in the case of collision or any other accident/Collecting Evidences/Lodging Protests/Inquires and Investigation Collision345. Division of loss in case of collision(1) Whenever by the fault of two or more…
Assistance of vessels in distress and salvage
Assistance of vessels in distress and salvage The complete portion dealing with Salvage is reproduced here from the MS ACTSalvage402. Salvage payable for saving life, cargo or wreck.-(1) Where services are…
Unseaworthy Ships
Unseaworthy Ships Unseaworthy ships not to be sent to sea A ship is “unseaworthy” within the meaning of this Act, when the materials of which she is made, her construction,…
Some important provisions with respect to Safety
Some important provisions with respect to Safety Power to enforce detention of ship Where under this Act a ship is authorized or ordered to be detained, any commissioned officer of…
The safety of the ship, crew and passengers
The safety of the ship, crew and passengers In order to keep the passengers and crew members safe during the voyage, the ship’s captain or master should act in accordance…
Documents for Change of Flag
Documents Required for Change of FlagFlag States may have specific requirements, and you should liaise with the Flag State to know its requirement. A list of documents and certificates required…
The Certificate of Registry and its legal significance
Indian ship, the change of ownership must be endorsed on her certificate of registry, either by the registrar of the ship’s port of registry or by the registrar of any…
Registration of Ships in India
Registration of Ships in India Which ships (excluding fishing vessels) are obligated to register under this Act?Each Indian ship of more than 15 tons net and employed solely in navigation…
Registration Requirements of various Flag States
Registration Requirements of various Flag States Important requirements of other Flag States have been compiled in the images below. For more about the registration procedure and requirements of different Flag States,…
The Registration Process
Each Flag State has developed its own procedures and requirements for registration. Upon identifying the flag, you should liaise with the Flag State Administration to know its requirements for flag…
Selecting a Flag State
The Flag State plays a critical role with regard to the safety of life and property at sea and the protection of the marine environment, and has the overall responsibility…