Isacson C. Guidance to masters

2nd edition. Gard AS, 2006. 334 p. — ISBN13: 978-82-90344-31-8, ISBN10: 82-90344-31-7The present second edition of the book was intended to provide the thorough support and guidance to the Master and the officers, but at the same time not to interfere in any way with instructions or directives of the Company or any legislative requirements. In addition, it may be considered as quite pragmatic illustration and description of complicated circulars and laws issued by the various safety agencies.Introduction

General

Loss prevention
General
Documentation
Crew Manning, documents, competency and fitness
Familiarisation with the vessel
Management and communication
Health
Training and drills
Safety
Security
Inspection, maintenance and repair
Cargo vessels and cargo operations
Selected cargoes
Voyage preparation, planning and performance
Watchkeeping and navigation
Ballast water operations
Matters affecting voyage performanceIncident response advice
General response advice
Cargo damage or loss
Collision
Damage to FFO (Fixed and Floating Objects) and other property
Diversion – deviation
Drug smuggling
Fines – Criminal investigations
Fire
Grounding and salvage – general average
Persons overboard or missing
Personal injury, crew illness and death
Pollution
Refugees
Stevedore damage – damage to the own vessel caused by third parties
Stowaways
Structural failure – loss of propulsion and/or steerage – call for assistance
Towage – damage caused to or by a tug
Violent acts, piracy, robbery and othersAnnexes