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Marine Casualties, Ship Registration & IMO Amendments

Chief Mate
Master
MEO Class 1

times asked: 48; times asked
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last asked: 2026; last asked

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Slide 1 · Maritime Law

Maritime Law. Mastered. MARINE CASUALTIES, SHIP REGISTRATION & IMO AMENDMENTS Master's Reporting Duties • Certificate of Registry • IMO Amendment Procedures Know Your Obligations Understand Your Documents Stay Compliant. Stay Ahead. All references are to the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025 (Act No. 24 of 2025) in force from 15 March 2026

Slide 2 · REPORT WITHIN

REPORT WITHIN 24 HOURS Sec. 231(2), MSA 2025 MARINE CASUALTY & MASTER'S REPORTING DUTIES WHAT IS A MARINE CASUALTY? (Sec. 231, MSA 2025) 1. Loss, stranding or material damage Vessel lost, abandoned, stranded or materially damaged on/near Indian coast. 2. Collision / Damage Causing loss or material damage to another vessel or external infrastructure on/near Indian coast. 3. Loss of life Loss of life or presumed loss of life on board a vessel on/near Indian coast or its coastal waters. 4. Fire / Explosion Fire or explosion on an Indian vessel anywhere or on a non-Indian vessel on/or its coastal waters. 5. Pollution Threat Pollution, threat of pollution or severe environmental damage in coastal waters. 6. Missing / Lost Vessel Indian vessel lost or supposed to be lost, with evidence obtainable in India. 7. Anywhere with Link to India Any such casualty occurring anywhere to an Indian vessel with competent witness or evidence in India. MASTER'S LEGAL DUTIES (Sec. 117, 118, 158–160, 231) 1. Report Marine Casualty Master, owner, manager, operator, pilot, harbour master or person in charge shall notify the prescribed authority within 24 hours of the occurrence. 2. Report Incidents Report safety/security incidents, loss or likely loss of dangerous goods overboard, or any incident impeding safe navigation. 3. Maintain Official Logbook Record all distress signals/messages received, reasons for not assisting (if any), collisions and other relevant events forthwith in the official logbook. 4. Render Assistance On receiving a distress signal, proceed with all speed to assist unless released or assistance no longer needed. If unable or unreasonable, record reasons in the logbook. 5. After Collision Render assistance so far as practicable without danger to your vessel, stay until no further help is needed and exchange ship's details. Enter collision in the official logbook and sign with OOW. (Sec. 158–159) 6. Report Damage Affecting Seaworthiness Report accidents involving loss of life, serious injury or material damage affecting seaworthiness or machinery to DG or nearest Principal Officer. (Sec. 160) Non-reporting or incomplete reporting may fix responsibility on the Master. LEGAL REFERENCE Merchant Shipping Act, 2025 Sections 117 • 118 • 158 • 159 • 160 • 231

Slide 3 · CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY

CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY Documentary evidence of a ship's nationality and registration. KEY PARTICULARS CONTAINED Name of Ship Official name as per register. Official Number Permanent identity in the register. Port of Registry The port where the vessel is registered. Registered Owner Name of the registered owner. Dimensions & Tonnage Principal dimensions and tonnage particulars. LEGAL SIGNIFICANCE 1 Proof of Nationality Establishes the ship's nationality and the right to fly the flag of the State. 2 Prima Facie Evidence of Registered Ownership Establishes a presumption that the person named is the registered owner of the vessel. 3 Treaty Entitlement Entitles the vessel to the protection of the flag State and the right to engage in international navigation. 4 Must Be Carried On Board The Certificate must be kept on board at all times. 5 Change of Ownership Updated when ownership changes. A provisional certificate may be issued for the period prescribed under the Act and rules. REGISTRY vs STATUTORY CERTIFICATES Aspect | Certificate of Registry | Statutory / Class Certificates Purpose | Establishes identity, nationality & ownership | Establishes compliance & seaworthiness Issued By | Registrar of Ships / Government | Recognised Organisation / Administration What It Proves | Who the ship is & who owns it | That the ship meets safety, environment & other mandatory standards Examples | Certificate of Registry | SOLAS, Load Line, MARPOL, ISM, ISPS Certificates Key Point | Not a certificate of seaworthiness | Proves compliance & seaworthiness IMPORTANT NOTES • Certificate of Registry is not evidence of the equipments' condition or the vessel's seaworthiness. • A ship with a valid registry certificate can still be unseaworthy and detained. • Registration may be suspended or cancelled by the Government under the Act for specified grounds. LEGAL REFERENCE Merchant Shipping Act, 2025 Part III – Registration of Indian Ships

Slide 4 · LIVING INSTRUMENTS

LIVING INSTRUMENTS. Stronger Standards. Safer Seas. IMO CONVENTION AMENDMENT PROCESS How Annexes & Chapters of IMO Conventions are Amended THE AMENDMENT JOURNEY 1 PROPOSAL 2 COMMITTEE REVIEW 3 ADOPTION 4 NOTIFICATION 5 ACCEPTANCE / OBJECTION PERIOD 6 ENTRY INTO FORCE 7 IMPLEMENTATION BY STATES A Member State, the Secretariat, or a Committee submits a proposal for an amendment. Considered by sub-committees, working groups and the relevant Committee (MSC / MEPC / Legal Committee). Adopted by the Committee by a two-thirds majority of Contracting Governments present and voting. The IMO Secretary-General notifies all Contracting Parties (usually within 21 days of adoption). Parties may accept, object, or do nothing within the period specified in the applicable convention. Amendment enters into force on the date specified by the convention (timeline varies). Flag States implement the amendments in their national laws and procedures. TWO AMENDMENT ROUTES 1. TACIT ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURE (Most Technical Amendments) Amendment enters into force automatically unless a specified number of Parties object. The objection period and entry-into-force timeline are governed by the amendment provisions of the specific IMO convention (e.g., SOLAS, MARPOL). Example: MARPOL Annexes, SOLAS Chapters. 2. EXPLICIT ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURE (Where Convention Requires) Amendment enters into force only when it has been accepted by the number of Parties specified in the convention. Common in some older instruments and foundational articles. KEY POINTS Standards evolve without reopening the entire treaty. Stronger global safety, security and environmental protection. Participation of Member States ensures fairness and consensus. Always verify the applicable convention for amendment requirements. IMPORTANT REFERENCES Merchant Shipping Act, 2025 Sections 117 • 118 • 158 • 159 • 160 • 231 SOLAS Convention Maritime Safety MARPOL Convention Marine Environment Protection IMO International Maritime Organization NOTE Amendment thresholds, objection periods, and entry-into-force arrangements differ by convention. Always refer to the specific provisions of the relevant IMO Convention.

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