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In the event of an accident, the Master must, at the earliest opportunity, seek assistance from the local representatives of the P&I Association or their agent.
The master may be forced to give statements, reports and/or record excerpts to local officials. Media interviews should be avoided as any given interview can be edited to create a different impression than intended. The foreman will need the assistance of a lawyer and should try to delay providing any information to local officials until professional advice has been obtained (crewing).
3.Upon receipt of the accident report, the Master will instruct lawyers on the spot, but in any case of urgency and in the absence of P&I representation, the Master may instruct a lawyer to give advice without the Company's prior consent. This must be done with the help of local agents.
Any unavoidable interview shall be limited to the Master only, who shall always wait for instructions from the Company before giving such interview. All other officers and ratings must be cautioned not to discuss any aspect of the accident/accident with any person ashore.
In the event that the master is required to provide a report or statement to local authorities, it should be as concise and factual as possible (subject to accuracy). No words admitting responsibility or implying an admission of responsibility should be used. It is important that no document written in a foreign language be signed unless a certified translation is attached to the document. The master should always attempt to obtain copies of such documents (crewing).
The Master must personally handle all requests from shore officials. If such officers wish to be interviewed by the ship's officers or ratings, this must be done in the presence of the master and the company's legal representative. Care must be taken not to exaggerate the circumstances by any exaggerated presentation of the case.
The purpose of these arrangements is to ensure the best possible protection and that there are no conflicting statements from the vessel. No statements should be made to the media
DETERMINATION OF MAIN INJURIES (crewing)
(a) Fracture of the skull, spine or pelvis.
(b) fracture of any bone:
On a hand other than a bone in the wrist or arm.
On a leg other than a bone in the ankle or foot.
(c) Amputation of an arm or leg.
(d) loss of vision.
(e) Any other deterioration in a person's physical condition that results in injury:
Admission to hospital as an inpatient for more than 24 hours.
While at sea while confined to a bed on board, which would result in hospitalization for more than 24 hours if the ship was in port.
ACCIDENTS (OTHER) AND DANGEROUS OCCURRENCES (crewing)
The Master or the Director General present must also report any other accidents or dangerous occurrences. Such reports must be made within 24 hours using the correct form. The company will inform the relevant authorities. Additional information can be found in the Emergency Response Plans Guide.
