Maritime Law 1 Flashcards

1
Q

COD

Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)

A

Certificate of Documentation

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COTP

Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)

A

USCG Captain of the Port

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3
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GT

Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)

A

Gross Tons

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4
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MMC

Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)

A

Merchant Mariner Credential

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5
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MMD

Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)

A

Merchant Mariner Document

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MSD

Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)

A

Marine Sanitation Device

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7
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MTSA

Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)

A

Marine Transportation Security Act

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8
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NM

Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)

A

Nautical Mile

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9
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OCMI

Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)

A

USCG Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection

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10
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SPC

Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)

A

Sector Prevention Command

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11
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STCW

Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)

A

Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers

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12
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TWIC

Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)

A

Transportation Worker Identification Credential

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13
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UPV

Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)

A

Uninspected Passenger Vessel

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14
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VDS

Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)

A

Visual Distress Signal

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15
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72 COLREGS

Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)

A

International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972

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16
Q

Who is liable for criminal or civil penalties if a UPV is operated in violation of law and regulations?

Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)

A

Owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master and individual in charge.

46 USC 4106

17
Q

OUTSIDE Demarcation Line

Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)

A

Follow COLREGS 72 Rules

18
Q

INSIDE Demarcation Line

Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)

A

Follow Inland Rules

19
Q

Consideration

Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)

A

Economic benefit, inducement, right or profit including monetary payment going to an individual, person or entity, but not including a voluntary sharing of the actual expenses of the voyage, by monetary compensation of fuel, food, beverage or other supplies

46 USC 2101 (5a)

20
Q

Passenger

Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)

A

Any person on a vessel, other than the owner, charterer, master and members of the crew.

All persons on board are either: crewmembers, passengers, or National Marine Fisheries Observers. There are no guests or other observers.

46 USC 2101 (2) and 46 CFR 24.10-1

21
Q

Passenger for Hire

Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016

A

A passenger for hire is any passenger for whom consideration is contributed as a condition of carriage whether directly or indirectly flowing to the owner, charterer, operator, agent or any other person interested in the vessel.

46 USC 2101 (21a)

22
Q

UPV Characteristics

Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)

A
  • Vessel NOT subject to USCG inspection under 46 USC 3301
  • Less than 100 GT
  • Carrying no more than 6 passengers, including one passenger for hire
23
Q

Every UPV, 100GT or less, carrying at least one passenger for hire must be under the direction and control of:

Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)

A

An individual licensed by the USCG

46 CFR 15.605

24
Q

What is the requirement for the original MMC or operator license onboard every UPV, 100GT or less, carrying at least one passenger for hire?

Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)

A

The original credential must be kept onboard and available for presentation to the USCG whenever passengers are being carried.

46 CFR 26.20-1

25
Q

What is the licensing / document requirements for mates or other UPV personnel who are NOT in control of a UPV, 100GT or less, carrying at least one passenger for hire?

Source: Mariners Learning System (Maritime Law UPV 2016)

A

No requirement for the mates or other UPV personnel to hold a Coast Guard license or document if they are NOT in control of the vessel.