+Turning To.+ The time when men turn to and knock off, while in harbor, should be regulated by the Chief Mate, subject to companies' rules, customs, etc. It is well to abide strictly to these rules, but when the safety of the vessel, or the necessities of work require it, extra work may be demanded by the Chief Mate. In the point of work in port, and at sea, for that matter, working conditions are now bound up in agreements between companies and seamen's unions. Much of this is necessary and was brought about by abuses practiced upon seamen in days past. The Chief Mate who gives his crew a right deal, and knows how to handle and take care of his men, never has any trouble in getting work done after hours. The answer is be human—also just and firm—no sailor has any use for a jelly fish officer. +Upkeep.+ The work in port is usually confined to washing down, cleaning up after the stevedores, preparing holds for cargo, painting over the side, painting the boot-topping when the vessel is light, and cleaning up after coaling. At this time the steering gear and steering engine should be looked after, cleaned up and overhauled. Wooden decks should be washed down every morning, as at sea, especially if in a warm port. Cover the ends of mooring lines, to keep out dirt and grit; stow superfluous lines below—but handy—this keeps them away from harm, +and the junk boats+. Unscrew and stow away all brass fittings—when in ports where these things can be disposed of—in most ports where the vessel lies at an unwatched wharf. All persons leaving the vessel with packages, and suit cases—unless officers or officials—should show contents to the gangway watch. No one should be allowed on the bridge or bridge deck, unless there on business. +Fire Hoses, Axes, Buckets, Extinguishers, etc.+ The Chief Mate is charged with the care and working order of the fire-fighting equipment of the vessel. Fire drills must be held as required by law. +Life-saving Equipment.+ The Chief Mate must pay special attention to the condition and readiness of the life boats, and their equipment: Life boats. Life rafts. Life belts. Ring buoys. Water lights. Storm-oil tanks. He should see that the bread tins, after each inspection, are tightly screwed down, or the contents may spoil, or be unfit at the next inspection by the U. S. Steamboat Inspectors. The list of required boat equipment is a long one and should be carefully complied with. The rockets and line-throwing gun should be kept in good order, lines and projectiles handy; charges measured out and sewed in proper bags and kept in a copper canister. The boat-launching equipment must be kept in perfect working condition, davits, strongbacks, gripes and falls. The required tubs must be provided and the boat falls coiled in them, clear for running. The Chief Mate must organize and carry out the required drills.