7.1 The first requirement of any salvor is to
be provided with the most reliable information about the vessel,
the nature of the casualty, the situation of the persons, cargo
and bunkers on board.
7.2 In particular this information will include:
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.1 vessel plans;
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.2 cargo manifest, including hazardous cargo list;
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.3 stowage plan and nature/position of dangerous
goods on board;
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.4 position and quantity of remaining bunkers
on board;
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.5 general casualty information relating to position,
damage and condition of the vessel; and
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.6 any emergency towing procedures adopted by
the Organization.
7.3 The salvor's obligations are to use their
best endeavours to salve the vessel and its cargo, and whilst engaged
in such operations, to avoid or minimize damage to the environment.
7.4 The salvor should communicate and co-ordinate
with the Master and the coastal State to the maximum extent possible.
7.5 The salvor should advise the Company/Master
and the coastal State authorities as soon as possible of their salvage
plan, and the personnel and equipment that will be utilized to carry
out the salvage operations.
7.6 The salvor should nominate a focal point
to provide 24-hour contact with the Master Company and coastal State
authorities.
7.7 The coastal State exercising authority should
allow the salvor access to the vessel.
7.8 The salvor should ensure that the salvage
plan and actions represent the best environmental option for the
Company and the coastal State(s) concerned.
7.9 In the event that the casualty needs to be
taken to a place of refuge in order to carry out necessary salvage
operations, such as diving, patching, transfer of cargo, etc. the
salvor should comply with section 2 of the IMO Guidelines on places
of refuge for ships in need of assistance, as should the Master/Company
and seek similar compliance by the coastal State(s) as under
section 3 of the same Guidelines.