98 Prior to taking over the deck watch, the
relieving officer shall be informed by the officer in charge of the deck
watch as to the following:
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.1 the depth of the water at the berth,
the ship’s draught, the level and time of high and low waters; the
securing of the moorings, the arrangement of anchors and the scope of
the anchor chain, and other mooring features important to the safety
of the ship; the state of main engines and their availability for
emergency use;
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.2 all work to be performed on board the
ship; the nature, amount and disposition of cargo loaded or remaining,
and any residue on board after unloading the ship;
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.3 the level of water in bilges and
ballast tanks;
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.4 the signals or lights being exhibited
or sounded;
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.5 the number of crew members required to
be on board and the presence of any other persons on board;
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.6 the state of fire-fighting
appliances;
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.7 any special port regulations;
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.8 the master’s standing and special
orders;
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.9 the lines of communication available
between the ship and shore personnel, including port authorities, in
the event of an emergency arising or assistance being required;
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.10 any other circumstances of importance
to the safety of the ship, its crew, cargo or protection of the
environment from pollution; and
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.11 the procedures for notifying the
appropriate authority of any environmental pollution resulting from
ship activities.
99 Relieving officers, before assuming charge
of the deck watch, shall verify that:
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.1 the securing of moorings and anchor
chain is adequate;
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.2 the appropriate signals or lights are
properly exhibited or sounded;
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.3 safety measures and fire-protection
regulations are being maintained;
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.4 they are aware of the nature of any
hazardous or dangerous cargo being loaded or discharged and the
appropriate action to be taken in the event of any spillage or fire;
and
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.5 no external conditions or
circumstances imperil the ship and that it does not imperil
others.