57Responsibilities of owner, master and crew

57 Responsibilities of owner, master and crew

 57.1 The owner of a ship must give a copy of this Order to:

(a) the master of the ship; and

(b) for a passenger ship — each officer or other person who is directly responsible to the master for a department of the ship.

 57.2 The master of a ship must ensure the following:

(a) the requirements of subsections 57.1 to 57.4 are met to the extent that crew members become conversant with their assigned emergency stations and duties, and emergency procedures generally;

(b) crew members are trained in the operation and application of all life‑saving, fire fighting and other emergency appliances and equipment provided in the ship;

(c) there is a copy of Survival at Sea, published by AMSA, at or near the cabin berth of each crew member for the crew member’s exclusive use;

(d) entries are made in the ship’s official log‑book recording each practice muster and drill, test and inspection held for section 56;

(e) if a practice muster or drill, test or inspection required by section 56 is not held — an entry is made in the ship’s official log‑book stating the reasons for non‑compliance.

 57.3 Each officer or other person mentioned in paragraph 57.1(b) must:

(a) be familiar with the requirements of subsections 56.1 to 56.5; and

(b) ensure that all members of the crew under his or her control are instructed in:

 (i) their assigned duties under subsection 56.4; and

 (ii) the survival craft, fire and damage control drills.

 57.4 Each member of a ship’s crew must be familiar with the contents of Survival at Sea and, except during training sessions, keep it at or near the cabin berth he or she occupies.

Division 7 Additional safety measures

Subdivision 7.1 Watertight opening in ships — safety procedures

58 Watertight doors

 58.1 The master of a ship must ensure that all watertight doors are closed while the ship is at sea.

 58.2 However, a watertight door may be opened at sea if:

(a) it is necessary for the door to be open for the working of the ship; or

(b) the door is opened and closed for testing in accordance with section 64.

Note   See also IMO Circular MSC.1/Circ.1380 Guidance for watertight doors on passenger ships which may be opened during navigation.

 58.3 The master must ensure that the area around the doorway of a water tight door is unobstructed.