Guidance to masters

Description

2nd edition. Gard AS, 2006. 334 p. — ISBN-13: 978-82-90344-31-8, ISBN-10: 82-90344-31-7The present second edition of the book was intended to provide the thorough support and guidance to the Master and the officers, but at the same time not to interfere in any way with instructions or directives of the Company or any legislative requirements. In addition, it may be considered as quite pragmatic illustration and description of complicated circulars and laws issued by the various safety agencies.IntroductionGeneralLoss prevention General Documentation Crew manning, documents, competency and fitness Familiarisation with the vessel Management and communication Health Training and drills Safety Security Inspection, maintenance and repair Cargo vessels and cargo operations Selected cargoes Voyage preparation, planning and performance Watchkeeping and navigation Ballast water operations Matters affecting voyage performanceIncident response advice General response advice Cargo damage or loss Collision Damage to FFO (Fixed and Floating Objects) and other property Diversion – deviation Drug smuggling Fines – Criminal investigations Fire Grounding and salvage – general average Persons overboard or missing Personal injury, crew illness and death Pollution Refugees Stevedore damage – damage to the own vessel caused by third parties Stowaways Structural failure – loss of propulsion and/or steerage – call for assistance Towage – damage caused to or by a tug Violent acts, piracy, robbery and othersAnnexes