Machine translation from English source
On our vessels serving common fisheries, whips are very often required. Whips are the responsibility of the owner, although they are sometimes performed by shore workers.
The crew is expected to assist with minor assignments for tying and unloading cargo at the unloading port. Owners must ensure that there are enough lashes for the intended trip. It is good practice to follow the whipping gangs inspecting their work, rather than leaving the inspection until the last moment before leaving. The master must ensure that the crew treats the fastening materials and equipment supplied by the charterer with care. The Chief Mate should keep records of the whips and equipment supplied and ensure that damage, loss and use are carefully recorded on the charterers' forms and in the account book.
DAMAGE (sailor)
Damage to the vessel (hold, gangways, bulwarks, lifting equipment, etc.) or cargo caused by stevedores must be immediately brought to the attention of the stevedore's supervisor, agents and, if serious, the office. The extent of the damage must be carefully examined and documented in a letter of protest and through a stevedore damage notification form that is specifically designed for this purpose. Both documents must be presented to the stevedoring inspector, who must sign the Stevedores Damage Notification Form and sign to receive a letter of protest.
If the supervisor refuses to sign the report, the captain or chief mate must make a note accordingly at the bottom of the damage report. All damage must also be noted in the deck log and, if applicable, in the Official Log.
The foreman and/or chief mate must complete a damage report and file a claim against the party responsible for the damage.
UNLOADING CARGO
The same careful supervision is required when unloading cargo as during loading. All goods removed from the vessel must be developed.
Any cargo found damaged during stowage must be carefully noted along with details of the cause etc.
Damage and shortages of cargo must be recorded and recorded on appropriate forms.
DAMAGED CARGO
When loading general cargo, it is recommended that the Chief Officer, in conjunction with the Shore Account Clerk, make three or four rounds each day of the Shore Loading Shed(s) and inspect the cargo to be loaded to ensure that it is free of visible damage.
Damaged cargo found ashore or on board the vessel must be immediately brought to the attention of the master, chief mate and shore surveyor. Under no circumstances should a "clean mate" receipt be issued for damaged merchandise.
THROWING CARGO OVERBOARD
The master has a duty to do everything necessary or reasonable to protect the ship and its cargo from loss or damage. This duty gives him the right to throw cargo overboard if it is prudent to do so for the safe continuation of the voyage.
If possible, the master should contact the office for advice before releasing cargo. In any case, the master should, if possible, make a detailed inventory of the discarded cargo and note any damage suffered by the ship as a result of the discard. Also pay attention to any cargo damaged from water entering the hold as a result of an accident.
overboard operation. recorded in the Official Journal
All these details, as well as time, weather, etc., should be a deck log. A detailed report of the incident should be compiled and sent to the department as soon as circumstances permit.
CELEBRATING THE PROTEST
If circumstances require that a protest be noted, the master should be guided by the following:
applicable flight instructions or if the instructions do not cover a specific event, he should contact the office for advice. The protest must not be noticed without the prior permission of the office either through flight instructions or after consultation with the office. In general terms and subject to the above, the protest should be noted:
Whenever the master has reason to believe that serious damage to the ship or cargo has occurred as a result of abnormally bad weather.
Whenever a ship has suffered any maritime misfortune such as grounding, fire, collision, explosion, etc.
Whenever cargo is lost or thrown overboard.
Ship/shore differences cargo shortage.
Onshore delays.
At the request of owners or charterers.
Where applicable, the facts should be taken from the deck log, which should record the relevant details of the incident. Copies of all protest letters issued must be sent to the office immediately.
