DWO Maritime Law & Regulations

Question 1

What is the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)?

Accepted Answer

An international maritime safety treaty setting minimum standards for ship construction, equipment, and operation

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A swimming safety program for beaches

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A life insurance policy for sailors

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A search and rescue organization

Question 2

What is the International Safety Management (ISM) Code?

Accepted Answer

A code requiring shipping companies to implement safety management systems for vessel operations

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A coding language for maritime software

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An inventory management system for ship stores

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A classification system for cargo containers

Question 3

What are the responsibilities of a Deck Watch Officer regarding collision avoidance?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a proper lookout, complying with COLREGS, and taking early action to avoid collision

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Only monitoring radar without visual observation

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Delegating all navigation to automated systems

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Maintaining speed regardless of traffic conditions

Question 4

What is MARPOL and what does it regulate?

Accepted Answer

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, covering oil, chemicals, sewage, garbage, and air emissions

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A maritime parking regulation for port facilities

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A brand of marine paint products

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A naval personnel management system

Question 5

What is the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code?

Accepted Answer

A comprehensive security regime for international shipping establishing threat levels and security measures

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An insurance policy for port infrastructure

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A ship classification system based on size

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A port scheduling and coordination system

Question 6

What is the STCW Convention?

Accepted Answer

The Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, setting qualification requirements

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A satellite telecommunications system for ships

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A standard time calculation for worldwide navigation

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A ship testing and commissioning workbook