Discuss the provisions of the merchant shipping act 1958 as regards unseaworthy and unsafe ship’s. What are the provisions of MSA 1958 as regards: 1. Sending an unseaworthy ship to sea and 2. Obligation of owner and master to crew with respect to seaworthiness 3. Explain Certificate of Seaworthiness 4. Explain interim Certificate of Class What is a Unseaworthy and an Unsafe Ship? The MSA 1958 defines an UNSEAWORTHY ship when the materials of which she is made, her construction, the qualification of the master, the number, description and qualification of … [Read more...]
Death On board – Master Responsibility as per MSA 1958
What are the duties of master as regards seaman or apprentice who dies on board during a voyage and as regards dealing with his wages and property as provided in Merchant Shipping Act 1958? When any seaman or apprentice engaged in a voyage due to terminate in India dies, the master shall inform the next of kin of the deceased and the shipping master at the seaman’s port of engagement. The master shall take charge of any money and effects of the deceased seaman on board the ship and make the following entries in the official log book:Details of money & other effects of the seaman or … [Read more...]