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A - Discuss the take over plan with the company i.e. manning office and Technical management.
1.Advise them to send top 4 or atleast top2 well in advance of the take over.
2.Once onboard, Check certificates and Documents, CSR and check for regulatory compliance.
3.Take over from onboard staff, check operation and maintenance routines of all machineries.
4.Make a list of Imp. Stores/ Spares that will be urgently required once you take over and discuss with tech management.
5.Comply with Company’s checklist for taking over.
6.Prepare framework of your SMS & its compliance and associated recordkeeping/ filing.
7.Prepare for Interim Audit for ISM and ISPS, followed by Internal Audit. (Valid DOC for correct ship type) 8.Precision tools, special tools like Poker gauge in CE’s cabin.
9.Understand the working of machineries and routine operations. Try out emergency equipment. Check all drawings plans/ manuals in place.
10.Class and Flag needs to be informed.
11.New H & M Insurance , P&l.
12.Plan and prepare duties rankwise before remaining staff comes onboard so that they all have a list of jobs to see/do once they join.
13.At least one unit overhaul to be done prior taking over.
14.Enough bunkers and Lubes till the next port.