Master's Handbook on Ship's Business

An invaluable aid to masters of ships for more than 30 years. Sincethe initial publication of the third edition in 2001, manysubstantive changes have occurred in both the legal and operationalenvironments, affecting seagoing vessels and their crews. In response tothese changes, this book has been completely updated and been renamed toinclude masters on all seagoing vessels, including oceangoing tugs. Acomplete guide for the newly appointed master, it is also useful toexperienced masters as a checklist for the voluminous paperwork requiredin all phases of business aboard, including shipping articles, vesseldocuments and certificates, crew lists, customs and immigrationrequirements, accounting procedures, bills of lading, charter parties,vessel accidents, and logbooks.The master of a vessel is required to comply with state and federal lawsthat apply to the vessel and crew, the laws of foreign countries whenthe vessel is in their waters, and applicable international law.Mastering the details of these various jurisdictions can beintimidating, but this handbook demystifies the regulations and statesthe requirements in plain language.New topics in the fourth edition include vessel security, communications,and flag etiquette. Useful appendixes give details on various agenciesand contact personnel, acronyms and definitions, and medical evacuationand travelers' insurance companies.