What are the general offences against discipline for which a seaman may be penalised in accordance with merchant shipping act 1958? What are the official log book entries requirements with regards to such offences? The General offences against discipline for which a seaman or apprentice may be penalized as per MSA 1958 are:If he does any act which causes damage to or loss of the ship or injury or threat to the life of any person on board. If he refuses or omits to do any act to save the ship from damages or loss or any person on board from injury or threat to life. If he deserts … [Read more...]
The Procedure For Transferring The Registry
Q. State The Procedure For Transferring The Registry Of An Indian Ship From One Indian Port To Another? The registry of any Indian ship may be transferred from one Indian port to another Indian port with the prior approval of D.G shipping. All persons entered as owner and mortgagees in the register book must apply to the registrar at the vessels existing port of registry. Such a transfer does not affect the rights of the owners or the mortgagees. The present registrar shall then inform the registrar at the intended port of registry giving all the details as contained in the registry … [Read more...]
The provisions of MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT 1958 regarding Certificate of Registry
Q.) What are the provisions of the MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT 1958 regarding certificate of registry with respect to :Custody & use of Certificate Change of Master or Owner Defaced or lost Certificate Ships purchased/constructed for an Indian owner Alteration of ship affecting her tonnage & description1) CUSTODY AND USE OF CERTIFICATE: The Certificate of registry is to be used only for the lawful navigation of the ship and is not to be detained by any owner or mortgagees. The Certificate shall remain in the custody of the person in charge of the lawful navigation of … [Read more...]