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What was the primary purpose of the STCW 1978 Convention?
What was the primary purpose of the STCW 1978 Convention?
- To set standards for training and certification of maritime personnel (correct)
- To facilitate international maritime traffic
- To regulate the pollution from ships
- To establish regulations for the construction of ships
Which year marked the entry into force of the International Tonnage Convention (ITC) 1969?
Which year marked the entry into force of the International Tonnage Convention (ITC) 1969?
- 1980
- 1984
- 1982 (correct)
- 1994
Which country's legislation is known as the Clean Water Act that was implemented in 2004?
Which country's legislation is known as the Clean Water Act that was implemented in 2004?
- United States
- Japan
- Philippines (correct)
- Australia
What was the major revision year for STCW that occurred after 1995?
What was the major revision year for STCW that occurred after 1995?
When did the ISPS Code come into effect?
When did the ISPS Code come into effect?
Which of the following treaties addresses the limitation of liability for maritime claims?
Which of the following treaties addresses the limitation of liability for maritime claims?
What is the adoption year of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)?
What is the adoption year of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)?
Which classification society was founded in 1760?
Which classification society was founded in 1760?
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STCW 1978
STCW 1978
International convention setting standards for training, certification, and watchkeeping for seafarers. It ensures competency and safety on board ships.
ITC 1969
ITC 1969
Convention on International Tonnage Measurement. Used to calculate a ship's tonnage, affecting fees, taxes, and port charges.
PAL 1974
PAL 1974
Athens Convention on Carriage of Passengers and Luggage by Sea. Regulates passenger rights and liability in case of accidents.
ISPS Code
ISPS Code
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MLC 2006
MLC 2006
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Lloyd's Register
Lloyd's Register
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Bureau Veritas
Bureau Veritas
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What is the role of a classification society?
What is the role of a classification society?
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Study Notes
Conventions and Treaties
- STCW 1978: Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping
- Adopted in 1978, entered into force in 1984
- Major revisions in 1995 and 2010
- ITC 1969: International Tonnage Convention
- Adopted in 1969, entered into force in 1982
- Phase-out transition period ended in 1994
- PAL 1974: Athens Convention on Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea
- Adopted in 1974, entered into force in 1987
- 2002 Protocol adopted in 2002 and entered into force in 2014
- ISPS Code: International Ship and Port Facility Security Code
- Entered into force in 2004
- MLC 2006: Maritime Labour Convention
- Adopted in 2006, entered into force in 2013
- Amended in 2014, 2016, and 2018
- FAL 1965: Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic
- Adopted in 1965
- LLMC 1976: Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims
- Adopted in 1976, supplemented by the 1996 Protocol
Country-Specific Implementations
- Philippines:
- Republic Act No. 9275 (Clean Water Act) enacted in 2004
- Executive Order No. 1011 (ISPS Implementation) issued in 2005
- United States:
- Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) enacted in 2002
- Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS) enacted in 1980
- Australia:
- Navigation Act enacted in 2012
- Protection of the Sea Act enacted in 1983
- Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act enacted in 2003
- Japan:
- Ship Safety Act amended in 2013
- Port and Harbor Act amended in 2015
- European Union:
- Directive 2000/59/EC (Port Reception Facilities) implemented in 2000
- Directive 2008/106/EC (Crew Competence) implemented in 2008
- Directive 2012/33/EU (Sulfur Content in Fuels) implemented in 2012
Classification Societies and Historical Context
- 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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