This lack of volunteers is a big challenge when it comes to make an improvement in the response capabilities in Canada. This is due to the fact that a situation might require volunteers who are not available hence the SAR program fails to adequately deal with the situation (Tor Einar, 2010)
The maritime rescue sub-centers within Canada in most instances do not involve the rescue vessels when it comes to planning and coordinating the SAR operations. This leads to disorganization when it comes to carrying out the actual operations (United Press International, Inc
The author of this article explains that the maritime insurance market in London did not really expand and grow until the "…second half of the seventeenth century" -- about the time that financial activity began to flourish and resulted in the rise of the Bank of England, the "Funded Debt" and an "…embryonic Stock Exchange" albeit there were three types of printed insurance policies by 1675, John continues (126). In the Dictionary of International Trade (Hinkelman
H. John, writing in the peer-reviewed journal Economica (John, 1958, p
insurance rates actually decreased" (Rasor, 295). The first marine insurance company authorized by the British House of Commons Author Frederick Martin explains that after several other companies attempted and failed to get the backing of the House of Commons -- to become exclusive purveyors of maritime insurance -- the "London Assurance Corporation" and the "Royal Exchange Assurance Corporation" were officially authorized to do business as monopolies on the 24th of June, 1720 (Martin, 1876, p
Due to the relative safety of merchant ships traveling in convoys during the American Revolution "..insurance rates actually decreased" (Rasor, 295)
3) In addition stated is security challenges related to the "conflict in the Persian Gulf and piracy near Bab-el-Mandeb, due in part to the failed state of Somalia, are two issues of concern." (Bhaskar and Kemp, 2011, p
The working hours should be a maximum of 14 hours within the 24-hour period and a maximum of 72 working hours within the seven-day period. In consideration to hours of rest, the time limit within 24 hours is that the seafarer should have at least 10 hours of rest, and concerning a whole week, the cumulative hours of rest should be at least 77 hours (Dimitrova & Blanpain, 2010)
Therefore, the convention outlines expectations for medical care while on board and ashore. The standards dictate that the seafarers should have access to quality medical care while on board and at no cost both while on board or on shore (International Labour Conference & International Labour Office, 2006)
In consideration of medical qualifications, the minimum requirements include certification of the physical and mental fitness of the individual, in executing the work employed to do. The certificate of medication is in English language, and has a validation of a maximum of 2 years (McConnell, Devlin & Doumbia, 2011)
Therefore, the cost-benefit of the company is key in this decision making. [24: (Bartlett, 2013)] With respect to legality issues, there are conflicting aspects to consider
Other areas may not have recently been dredged, so that the work is far more extensive[footnoteRef:3]. [2: (Bray, 2008)] [3: Ibid] Given recent and growing environmental interests, an important step is environmental assessment of any change such as dredging
Dredged areas had lower populations and less diversity of fish and other marine and aquatic organisms. [8: (Copeland, 2010)] [9: Mulhollem (2013)] According to Nightingale and Simenstad[footnoteRef:10], impacts of dredging include amplified turbidity at the dredging site; fish injury linked to suspended residues and decreased dissolved oxygen, and fish-behavioral effects due to noise
Dredged areas had lower populations and less diversity of fish and other marine and aquatic organisms. [8: (Copeland, 2010)] [9: Mulhollem (2013)] According to Nightingale and Simenstad[footnoteRef:10], impacts of dredging include amplified turbidity at the dredging site; fish injury linked to suspended residues and decreased dissolved oxygen, and fish-behavioral effects due to noise
What is more, with a cost-effective system of transportation, both economies would be able to thrive from trade as well as the surrounding regions such as the Caribbean[footnoteRef:22]. [20: (Milewski, 2011)] [21: (Durvasulaet al, 2002)] [22: (OEC Group, 2015)] Question Three Dear Stakeholders, As you are all aware, one of our vessels recently suffered an engine room fire that caused the 3000 passengers who were aboard the ship to be stranded for four days
In accordance with the Shipping Act of 1984, a cruise line is indebted and obliged to provide its passengers with a high extent of care. [26: (Schwartz, 2014; Best and James, 2007)] [27: (Erin Lynn Baker v. Carnival Corporation, et al
From this aspect, any redress sought after by the passengers through law suits would be null and void. [25: (Fantz, 2013)] However, there are several other legal aspects to be considered
Without a doubt, present-day society has become accustomed to a comparatively economical or cost-effective, yet consistent and suitable freight handling system[footnoteRef:19]. [18: (Graham, 1998)] [19: (International Maritime Organization, 2013; Boske and Cuttino, 2003)] Another important factor to be considered in developing a cost-effective means for transporting goods both from Cuba to inland destinations in the U
The bookings attained in the long run can sustain financial well-being of Funship Alliance. [29: (Hetter, 2013)] Regards, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Funship Alliance References Bartlett, D
Without a doubt, present-day society has become accustomed to a comparatively economical or cost-effective, yet consistent and suitable freight handling system[footnoteRef:19]. [18: (Graham, 1998)] [19: (International Maritime Organization, 2013; Boske and Cuttino, 2003)] Another important factor to be considered in developing a cost-effective means for transporting goods both from Cuba to inland destinations in the U