# 01 - Master Familiarisation

## Checklist

On arrival / embarkation of a new captain on board, it is the former Captain’s responsibility to ensure that the new captain is immediately familiarised and briefed on the following items.

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      #
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      Briefed by the DPA or the Manager
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      ✔︎
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    <td>
      01
    </td>
    
    <td>
      Working language check
    </td>
    
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      02
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      Has agreed and signed Master’s job description, including the specific authority, duties and responsibilities of the Master.
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      03
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      Have read and understood Safety Management Company’s policies and agree these will be posted for the benefit of the crew.
    </td>
    
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      04
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      Understands a key role of the Master is ensuring implementation of the SMS, promoting reporting and development of safe working practices aboard.
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      05
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      Understands the importance of risk assessment, permits to work, drills, safety meetings and the hours of rest requirements.
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      06
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      Have sighted Master’s standing orders and understand an approved version will be implemented aboard.
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      07
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      Understands there are specific statutory obligations appropriate to the size and type of yacht the Master is required to comply with to the extent they apply to the yacht.
    </td>
    
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      08
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      Understands there are International Conventions including but not limited to SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW and MLC that shall be complied with to the extent they apply to the yacht.
    </td>
    
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      09
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    <td>
      Knowledge of Cayman Islands Law and Procedures (LAP): LAP Manual, CI Yachtmaster’s Handbook
    </td>
    
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      10
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      Understands if the yacht’s certification lapses the insurance may be invalid.
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      11
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      Has agreed to appoint the role of Safety Officer aboard to a suitably experienced crew member
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      12
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      Has agreed to appoint the role of SSO to suitably qualified crew member
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      13
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      Sighted the ship’s security plan and is aware of Master’s/SSO’s responsibilities
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      14
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      Understands the responsibility of reporting of the financial activity
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      15
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      Understands the importance of crew evaluation and appraisal
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      #
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      Brief by the Chief Engineer
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      ✔︎
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    <td>
      16
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    <td>
      General walk through all machinery spaces, bilges, means of access and main equipment
    </td>
    
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      17
    </td>
    
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      Current works in progress, technical deficiencies and operational status.
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      18
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    <td>
      Planned maintenance status.
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      19
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      Next shipyard period planned works
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      #
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      To be acknowledged by the Relieving Master
    </th>
    
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      ✔︎
    </th>
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      20
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      Emergency contact details given
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      21
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    <td>
      Details of agent/port/marina/shipyard.
    </td>
    
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      22
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    <td>
      Current works in progress, technical deficiencies and operational status.
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      23
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    <td>
      Last monthly report reviewed
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      24
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      Certificates and documentation appear to be complete and in good order.
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      25
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      Open non-conformities and observations have been discussed and corrective action agreed.
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      26
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    <td>
      Class and flag situation
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    <td>
      27
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      FFE and LSA status and next yearly planned maintenance
    </td>
    
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      28
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      Fuel remaining onboard and hourly consumption
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    <td>
      29
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    <td>
      Number of crew for deck/interior/engineering, including immigration status
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      30
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    <td>
      Manning and crew certifications
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      31
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    <td>
      Deepblue© access account created, and PMS familiarisation
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      32
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      Overdue maintenance items identified in Deepblue©
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      33
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      Accounting status and cash agreed on Deepblue© accounting section
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      34
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      Vessel credit card given in hands
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      35
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      Safes code/key given in hand (Master, Owner, Guests, Bridge office, …)
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      36
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    <td>
      Bridge familiarisation and manoeuvring characteristics
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      Amount and quantity to be acknowledged by the relieving captain
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      Quantity
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      Initials
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      Total Fuel quantity in tanks
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      Amount of cash given on hand
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      Quantity and number of credit cards transferred
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<signature title="Leaving Master">

I hereby confirm that I have briefed and familiarised the new Master in all the above.

</signature>

<signature title="Relieving Master">

I hereby confirm that I have been briefed and familiarised in all the above and I will ensure that I manage the vessel in accordance with company policies.

</signature>

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      1.0
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    <td>
      01 Feb 2023
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      Christophe Guegan
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      Initial Commit
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