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What year did the STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping) first enter into force?
What year did the STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping) first enter into force?
Which convention was adopted in 2006 and entered into force in 2013?
Which convention was adopted in 2006 and entered into force in 2013?
What was the phase-out transition period end date for the ITC 1969?
What was the phase-out transition period end date for the ITC 1969?
Which classification society was founded in 1864?
Which classification society was founded in 1864?
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Which document was amended in Japan in 2015?
Which document was amended in Japan in 2015?
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What was the adoption year of the Athens Convention on Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea?
What was the adoption year of the Athens Convention on Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea?
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Which convention focuses specifically on the limitation of liability for maritime claims?
Which convention focuses specifically on the limitation of liability for maritime claims?
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Which of the following was implemented in the Philippines in 2004?
Which of the following was implemented in the Philippines in 2004?
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Study Notes
International Conventions and Treaties
- STCW 1978 (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping): Adopted in 1978, entered into force in 1984, and underwent significant revisions in 1995 and 2010.
- ITC 1969 (International Tonnage Convention): Adopted in 1969, effective 1982, with a phase-out period ending in 1994.
- PAL 1974 (Athens Convention): Adopted in 1974, entered into force in 1987. A 2002 protocol further developed the agreement, entering force in 2014.
- ISPS Code (International Ship and Port Facility Security Code): Became effective in 2004.
- MLC 2006 (Maritime Labour Convention): Adopted in 2006, effective in 2013. Amendments were made in 2014, 2016, and 2018.
- FAL 1965 (Convention on Facilitation): Adopted in 1965.
- LLMC 1976 (Limitation of Liability): Adopted in 1976 and supplemented by a 1996 protocol.
Country-Specific Implementations
- Philippines: Features Republic Act No. 9275 (Clean Water Act) in 2004 and Executive Order No. 1011 (ISPS Implementation) in 2005.
- United States: Has the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) of 2002 and the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS) of 1980.
- Australia: Key legislation includes the Navigation Act (2012), Protection of the Sea Act (1983), and Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act (2003).
- Japan: Has amendments to its Ship Safety Act (2013) and Port and Harbor Act (2015).
- European Union: Key directives include 2000/59/EC (Port Reception Facilities) in 2000, 2008/106/EC (Crew Competence) in 2008, and 2012/33/EU (Sulfur Content) in 2012.
Classification Societies
- Lloyd's Register: Founded in 1760.
- Bureau Veritas: Established in 1828.
- Det Norske Veritas (DNV): Founded in 1864.
- American Bureau of Shipping (ABS): Established in 1862.
- Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (Class NK): Established in 1899.
- Russian Maritime Register of Shipping: Established in 1913.
- Korean Register (KR): Founded in 1960.
- Indian Register of Shipping (IR Class): Founded in 1975.
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Test your knowledge on key international maritime conventions and treaties such as STCW, ISPS Code, and MLC. This quiz covers their adoption dates, significance, and country-specific implementations. Assess your understanding of the frameworks that govern maritime operations.
