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Maritime Law & Regulatory Compliance Flashcards

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  1. Under the Jones Act (46 U.S.C. § 30104), a seaman must prove which elements to recover damages for negligence?

    Answer: Employer negligence contributed even slightly to the injury

    The Jones Act uses a featherweight causation standard — the employer's negligence need only contribute in the slightest degree to the seaman's injury.

  2. MARPOL Annex I regulates the discharge of which pollutant from ships?

    Answer: Oil and oily mixtures

    MARPOL Annex I specifically addresses prevention of pollution by oil, setting discharge limits and requiring oil record books.

  3. What is the legal significance of a vessel's Certificate of Inspection (COI) issued by the USCG?

    Answer: It certifies the vessel meets safety standards for its route and trade

    A COI certifies that a vessel has been inspected and found to meet USCG safety requirements for the specific trade route and number of passengers or crew.

  4. Under admiralty law, a maritime lien differs from a shore-side lien because it:

    Answer: Attaches to and travels with the vessel itself

    A maritime lien attaches to the vessel itself and follows the ship regardless of ownership changes, without requiring filing or recording.

  5. Which IMO resolution introduced the International Safety Management (ISM) Code, and what does it require?

    Answer: Resolution A.741(18) — requiring a Safety Management System aboard vessels

    IMO Resolution A.741(18) adopted the ISM Code, requiring companies to develop and implement a Safety Management System to ensure vessel and personnel safety.

  6. In a general average situation, which party bears the responsibility for contributing to the shared loss?

    Answer: All parties with a financial interest in the voyage — vessel, cargo, and freight

    General average requires all parties with a financial stake in the voyage (ship, cargo, and freight owners) to proportionally share extraordinary sacrifices made for the common safety.

  7. The Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act requires which vessels to maintain radio watch on VHF Channel 16?

    Answer: Power-driven vessels over 20 meters and all vessels towing

    The Act requires power-driven vessels of 20 meters or more and towing vessels to maintain a continuous watch on VHF Channel 16 while navigating U.S. waters.