CMI Maritime Law & Regulatory Compliance 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Employer negligence contributed even slightly to the injury

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Oil and oily mixtures

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Attaches to and travels with the vessel itself

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

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CMI Maritime Law & Regulatory Compliance 3