5.2 Ship duties
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5.2 Ship duties

  5.2.1 The master should advise the terminal representative of any deviation from the deballasting plan or any other matter which may affect cargo loading.

  5.2.2 The ship should be kept upright or, if a list is required for operational reasons, it should be kept as small as possible.

  5.2.3 The master should ensure close supervision of the loading operation and of the ship during final stages of loading. The master should advise the terminal representative when final trimming of the ship has to commence in order to allow for the conveyor system run-off.


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