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      • Section 1 (Rule 4 -10)
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        • Rule13 – Overtaking
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        • Rule 16 – Action by give-way vessel
        • Rule 17 – Action by stand-on vessel
        • Rule 18 – Responsibilities between vessels
      • Section 3 (Rule 19)
        • Rule 19 – Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility
    • Part C- Lights and Shapes
      • Rule 20 – Application
      • Rule 21- Definitions
      • Rule 22 – Visibility of lights
      • Rule 23 – Power-driven vessels underway
      • Rule 24 – Towing and pushing
      • Rule 25 – Sailing vessels underway and vessels under oars
      • Rule 26 – Fishing vessels
      • Rule 27 – Vessels N.U.C or R.A.M
      • Rule 28 – Vessels constrained by their draught
      • Rule 29 – Pilot vessels
      • Rule 30 – Anchored vessels and vessels aground
      • Rule 31 – Seaplanes
    • Part D- Sound and Light Signals
      • Rule 32 – Definitions
      • Rule 33 – Equipment for sound signals
      • Rule 34 – Manoeuvring and warning signals
      • Rule 35 – Sound signals in restricted visibility
      • Rule 36 : Signals to attract attention
      • Rule 37 – Distress signals
    • Part E- Exemptions (Rule 38)
      • Rule 38 – Exemptions
    • Part F – Verification of compliance with the provisions of the Convention
      • Rule 39 – Definitions
      • Rule 40 – Application
      • Rule 41 – Verification of compliance
    • Annexes
      • Annex 1 – Positioning and technical details of lights and shapes
      • ANNEX II – Additional Signals for Fishing Vessels Fishing in Close Proximity
      • ANNEX III – Technical Details of Sound Signal Appliances
      • ANNEX IV – Distress Signals
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Articles of Agreement – MSA 1958

Agreement

Give the general terms of the Articles of Agreement as provided in the Merchant Shipping Act 1958 ? (Section 101) a. Five original copies of the articles of agreement may be signed between the employer/employer's agent and the seafarer ashore. This signing on will be done in the office of the employer/employer's agent, and not in the presence of the Shipping Master. The seafarer shall report on board ship with the first three signed original copies which shall be signed by the Master and the seafarer on board the ship. After this, the 1st and 3rd original copies would remain in the custody of … [Read more...]

By Capt. Ashish Kapoor Filed Under: Merchant Shipping Act Tagged With: agreement, article, contract, indian consular, Maritime Law, msa 1958

Official log book entries as per MSA 1958

Logbook

What are the entries to be made in the Official Log Book with regard to seaman & apprentice as required by the Merchant Shipping Act 1958? How & when are the entries to be made? (section 212) The entries to be made in the official log book with regard to seaman & apprentice are as follows:Every conviction by a legal tribunal & the punishment inflicted. A record of every offence committed for which it is intended to prosecute or levy a fine along with a statement of the reading out of the entry & the record of the reply. A record of every offence for which a … [Read more...]

By Capt. Ashish Kapoor Filed Under: Merchant Shipping Act Tagged With: apprentice, entries, Maritime Law, msa 1958, official log book, seaman

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