The Men on Deck: Master, Mates and Crew, Their Duties and ResponsibilitiesRiesenberg, Felix
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The Men on Deck: Master, Mates and Crew, Their Duties and Responsibilities
Riesenberg, Felix
Merchant marine -- United States; Navigation; Sailors
_Twelfth._ In every case of collision in which it is practicable so to
do, the master shall, immediately after the occurrence, cause a
statement thereof, and of the circumstances under which the same
occurred, to be entered in the official log-book. Such entry shall be
made in the manner prescribed in section forty-two hundred and
ninety-one, and failure to make such entry shall subject the offender
to the penalties prescribed by section forty-two hundred and
ninety-two. (R. S., 4290; Feb. 14, 1900.)
Every entry hereby required to be made in the official log-book shall be
signed by the master and by the mate, or some other one of the crew, and
every entry in the official log-book shall be made as soon as possible
after the occurrence to which it relates, and, if not made on the same
day as the occurrence to which it relates, shall be made and dated so as
to show the date of the occurrence, and of the entry respecting it; and
in no case shall any entry therein, in respect of any occurrence
happening previously to the arrival of the vessel at her final port, be
made more than twenty-four hours after such arrival. (R. S., 4291.)
If in any case the official log-book is not kept in the manner hereby
required, or if any entry hereby directed to be made in any such
log-book is not made at the time and in the manner hereby directed, the
master shall, for each such offense, be liable to a penalty of not more
than twenty-five dollars; and every person who makes, or procures to be
made, or assists in making, any entry in any official log-book in
respect of any occurrence happening previously to the arrival of the
vessel at her final port of discharge, more than twenty-four hours after
such arrival, shall, for each offense, be liable to a penalty of not
more than one hundred and fifty dollars. (R. S., 4292.)
+36. He must see that the ship's log-book is properly kept.+
+37. He must see that the property of deceased persons is disposed of
according to law.+
+38. He must not depart from the safest and most usual course in making
a passage between the designated ports of his voyage, unless under
instruction from legal authorities, as in time of war.+
+40. He must not depart from port, unless authorized to do so by the
proper port or other authorities.+
+41. He must see that all drills and inspections required by law are
carried out and record of same made in the official log-book.+
+42. In case of collision he must stand by, and give the name and
hailing port of his vessel, if required.+
+43. He must make the required reports to the U. S. Local Inspectors,
concerning all matters laid down in their rules.+
+44. He must see that his officers stand proper watches and conform to
all the requirements of the law.+
+45. He must see that the licenses of all licensed officers are
exhibited as required by law.+
+46. He must see that the requirements of the vessel's Certificate of
Inspection are rigidly adhered to—passengers—steam pressure—etc.+
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