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Code of Practice
ANNEX 8
HANDOVER PROCEDURES FOR OWNERS/MANAGING AGENTS
WHEN
BARE-BOAT CHARTERING A VESSEL
1 Familiarisation at Handover
1.1 The owner/managing agent or appointed representative with intimate knowledge of the vessel should be present at handover of the vessel to the chartering skipper and crew in order to complete the following familiarisation process:-
.1 A demonstration of the stowage of all gear and the method of use of all lifesaving and firefighting appliances on board the vessel should be given;
.2 The location and method of operation of all sea cocks and bilge pumps should be explained;
.3 A demonstration to ensure familiarisation with all mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment should be carried out;
.4 Details of routine maintenance required for any equipment should be declared;
.5 Checks to be carried out on the engine prior to starting, whilst running and after stopping to be demonstrated;
.6 The method of setting, sheeting and reefing each sail should be shown.
2 Documentation
2.1 The owner/managing agent or appointed representative, as detailed in 1. above, should ensure that the Vessel's File is rhown to the chartering skipper. The Vessel's File should contain at least the following:-
.1 Registration papers
.2 Copies of the insurance policy
.3 Other necessary certificates
.4 Details of permitted operating area
.5 Instruction manuals
.6 Electrical wiring and piping/plumbing diagrams
.7 Inventory of the vessel's equipment
.8 Plan(s) showing the stowage position of all the movable equipment necessary for the safe operation of the vessel
.9 A list of names and telephone numbers (both in and out of office hours) of persons who may be contacted if the chartering skipper or the vessel is in need of assistance.
2.2 The skipper chartering the vessel should sign an acceptance note after the handover procedure with regard to the inventory, condition of items demonstrated, and the amounts of fuel and other consumable items on board which may be chargeable.
3 Procedure on return of the vessel to the owner/managing agent
3.1 At the end of the charter the owner/managing agent or appointed representative together with the chartering skipper should be present and the following procedure observed:-
.1 The vessel should be inspected;
.2 The vessel's inventory should be checked;
.3 Any damage, defect, losses, or need for repair should be listed.
3.2 The above detail should be noted on an appropriate form which is to be signed by the owner/managing agent or appointed representative and the chartering skipper.
