REGULATIONS
TO BE OBSERVED BY THE
CAPTAINS, OFFICERS
AND ENGINEERS
OF THE
STEAM SHIPS
OF THE
Moss Steam Ship Company, Limited
LIVERPOOL.
June, 1920.
REGULATIONS.
Captains, Officers, and Engineers are requested to make themselves thoroughly conversant with and comply strictly to the Regulations contained in this Book, which is the property of the Company, and GENERAL which is not on any account to be removed from the Steamer it is assigned to, unless called for by the Marine and Engineering Departments.
Each Captain, Chief Officer, and Chief Engineer will be provided with a copy and Junior Officers and Engineers are also to be made acquainted with the Regulations.
Officers not to leave vessel until relieved.
Marine Superintendent's address or telephone number can be obtained from the Shore Watchman at the appropriated berth. The hours of attendance of Captains and Officers can be ascertained from the Marine Superintendent.
5. Requisitions, cargo, coal and boat reports, list of surplus stores, report on stores, repairs (if any) required to bunkers, also final abstract, to be delivered to the Marine Superintendent on completion of voyage.
6. Captains must see that all deductions from Crew's wages are correctly entered in the Portage Bill. No fines or other deductions are to be imposed on the men except in the form sanctioned by the Board of Trade.
7. Chief Officer is to select his men and attend personally when siging or paying off.
Chief Officer's List of Crew to be submitted to Company's Shipping Clerk prior to signing, in case the Company has anything against any of them.
From Outports Captains must forward to Company's Office a full list of Crew and also a list of all advances or monthly notes issued.
8. Officers on duty will see that the Carpenter sounds pump wells and ballast tanks fore and aft immediately the vessel floats, and before leaving Graving Dock.
9. Captains are required at the end of each voyage to voyage give a true and conscientious report on the qualification and conduct of Officers, Chief Engineer, Apprentices, Steward, and Petty Officers, on the private forms supplied by the Company. The information so given is treated privately by the Managers.
10. Captains are expected to write the Managers from each Port with short abstract of log and with long abstract from final destination, both forms of abstract to be signed by the Captain.
11. Captains are particularly requested to see that all Consignees' letters placed in steamer's Despatch box are delivered at port of destination into the hands of the steamer's Agents with instructions to hand same to the addressees.
12. Mails, specie, and valuables must be signed for by the Captain, who will be held responsible.
13. Captains are to assure themselves before sailing that there are on board a complete set of Admiralty Charts for the voyage. All Charts complete in portfolio are to be handed over to the Marine Superintendent on arrival in Liverpool at the end of each voyage for correction. If at Outports, the Portfolio with all Charts is to be sent to Chart Correctors at the Outport. Captains are held responsible for any neglect hereon. The Charts are the property of the Company, and are to be taken care of.
14. Captains are to appoint each of the Officers to keep a four hours' watch, say. Chief Officer, 12 to 4; Second Officer, 4 to 8; and Third Officer, 8 to 12.
The Officer of watch must not under any circumstances leave the Bridge for any purpose unless he is relieved by a certificated officer. In case of sudden attack of illness the captain should at once be called.
15. At sea, when the Officer of the watch believes the ship to be running into danger, it is his duty to act at once upon his own initiative ; at the same time he is on no account to leave the Bridge, but to send for the Captain.
The Officer in charge of watch may reduce speed or stop engines if circumstances require, but on no account must he increase ship's speed at any time without the Captain's consent.
16. The captain and all officers will be held responsible for the safe navigation of steamer, discipline, and order.
17. The course, under ordinary circumstances, must not be altered without the Captain's consent except for the immediate safety of the ship, avoiding collision or stranding. The course given is to be written on a blackboard, which is to be placed in such a position as to be visible at all times to the helmsman.
18. The Officer of the watch is to take every opportunity of fixing ship's position by bearings of any known light, land, or any other means that may offer. When on soundings the use of the lead is not to be neglected. A wide berth is to be given to all rocks, shoals, islands, and the coast generally.
19. Navigating inside of Skerries, Longships, Ushant. Saints, Burlings, Dog Rocks, or any places where navigation is intricate or dangerous, is to be strictly avoided.
Straits of Belle Isle are not to be navigated without consent of Owners.
Captains are to leave a chart accessible to all the Officers,
Steamers passing Cape Finisterre. (Outward and Homeward) should pass that point at a distance not less than 16miles, also the Burlings (Outward and Homeward) at a distance of not less than 8 miles. Homeward course for Scillys not to be set until ship has passed parallel of Villanos.
Outward course for 8 miles off Burlings not to be set until ship has passed parallel of Cape Finisterre.
Navigation of the St. Lawrence above Green Island is prohibited except in daylight.
20. Great caution must be exercised in navigating foggy weather. All Board of Trade regulations adhered to. Look-outs to be doubled and Engineer notified to stand by engines.
In approaching position where ice may be expected to be met with. Captains and Officers are cautioned to use the utmost vigilance, and great care as to the speed of the vessel.
21. In approaching the land in hazy weather, use of soundings use of the lead should be attended to and caution as to speed exercised.
When using the Patent Sounding Machine (if installed aft). Captains are to notify Officers the depth of water expected and the Officer after each cast is to immediately signal to the Bridge, as follows :-
One Whistle NO BOTTOM
Two Whistles BOTTOM
Three Whistles SHALLOW
22. Too much confidence should not be placed on sound signals, as under certain atmospheric conditions they may be deceptive as to time and location
23. Captains are requested to give compasses their personal attention, and to see that they are in a state of efficiency, and that the necessary appliances are supplied for taking bearings and ascertaining compass deviations.
24. A book is to be kept and all errors and deviations recorded therein. The compass book is to be produced at the end of each voyage to the Marine Superintendent. This book is to be kept neatly written up by the Second Officer, and the Captain is to see that the same is on board each voyage previous to sailing.
25. Captains and Officers are referred to the instructions written from time to time on front page of book. All entries to be written and signed by the Captain.
26. Log Book to be inspected and initialled, at noon each day by the Captain, and he will also see that there are no erasures made or leaves torn out.
27. It is recommended to avoid detailed narrative in Log Book. There is not the least necessity to enter more than the fact, coupled with the time, place, and name of colliding vessel (if known). Entries in Official Log
Book must be made as soon as possible after the event. Stick to facts and avoid impressions. In cases of stranding, fire or other accident, state facts briefly in Log Book.
In case towage assistance is rendered, or required, the Captain must only make such an agreement as will leave the towage award to be decided by the respective Owners of the vessels. Should the other vessel insist upon a named sum, then the Captain must sign the agreement only when compelled, adding after his signature the words , "Signed under protest". Captains are referred to the "Merchant Shipping Act, 1894", Sections 422 and 423, re collisions, rendering assistance, &c.
In the event of any accident or casualty or of any claim or dispute by or against the Company, where litigation is pending or anticipated, Captains should, at the earliest opportunity, post to the Solicitors of the Company, Messrs. Hill, Dickinson & Company, 10, Water Street, Liverpool, a fully detailed report.
If instructions are required urgently, Captains should telegraph or cable to the Solicitors, addressing their message "Hilldick Liverpool," and commencing it with the words "Advise Moss."
28.When approaching or leaving Ports, or whilst navigating in narrow waters, the anchors must be ready for letting go. When ship is to an anchor in any place after sunset, riding lights and anchor watch must be strictly attended to.
At all anchorages on open coasts, anchors are to be buoyed prior to being let go. It would also be advisable to buoy the end of the cable in the event of having to slip same.
29. When anchored, the hand lead is to be kept on deck ready for immediate use, also when navigating rivers, entrances to harbours or ports, a leadsman is to be stationed in the chains.
30. Captains, and all Officers, are required to be on board when their vessel shifts in dock, river, &c., and. it is recommended before using the engines that the Engineers be given an opportunity of getting a turn out of the engines, if circumstances permit.
31. Officers will see that the decks are kept clean and tidy. All hatches, tarpaulins, and ventilators are to be neatly disposed in places where they cannot be subject to rough usage. Hatches and spar ceilings are not to be used for any other purpose but what they are intended for.
32. When approaching a port at night time which cannot be entered before daybreak, it is recommended to slow down early if weather and circumstances permit and thereby save coal.
33.Wireless Telegraphy (subject to official regulations) are to be used for announcing expected time of arrival at various ports, &c. For Liverpool the expected time of arrival in river should be communicated as soon as possible and only repeated when there is any change in original message.
On arrival in River Mersey, and on approaching tide time, attention must be paid to Morse or Semaphore signals from Pierhead for instructions for docking or otherwise ; vessels to be under weigh as soon as there is sufficient water for docking. On receipt of orders to come into clock, two long blasts on the whistle are to be given when vessel is ready.
Signalling (Morse or otherwise) may only be carried on when circumstances permit, and must not interfere with the ordinary navigating duties of the Officer in charge of the Bridge.
34.Ballast tank lids, fresh water tank lids, sluices and side ports are to be securely closed by the Carpenter under the supervision of Chief Officer.
Ballast tanks are never to be filled or pumped out except by instructions or permission of the Captain. Times of filling or emptying to be reported to the Bridge and entered in Log Book. Condition of ballast tanks (full or empty) is to be reported to the Marine Superintendent on arrival at Liverpool, when he will take charge of them during ship's stay in port.
When at sea all sluice valves are to be kept shut.
After discharge of cargo all sluice valves' limbers and roses, must be examined and cleaned under personal supervision of Chief Officer and Chief Engineer.
Sea cocks of ballast tanks must not be left open for a longer period than is necessary to fill tanks, and this is to be attended to be Chief Engineer.
When vessel is in Liverpool, the limber book, which is kept in Marine Department is to be signed by Chief Officer. Chief Engineer, and Carpenter.
All hand pump gear is to be kept clean and in good order by the Carpenter. He will also work the sluice valves once a week, and see that all freeing ports and coaling doors are kept in working order. Chief Officer is to supervise.
Trimming or ballast tanks should be used to save pilotage by bringing the vessel to as even a keel as possible.
AT SEA All holds to be sounded every six hours except during stormy weather, when soundings are to be taken every watch.
All soundings to be entered in the Carpenter's soundings book, and initialled by the Officer of the watch as soon as taken. Soundings also to be placed as soon as taken on the blackboard in the engine-room.
IN PORT - HOME or ABROAD . All holds to be sounded morning and evening, and soundings to be placed at once on the blackboard in the engine-room, and if in Liverpool to be reported to the Marine Department.
The sounding rod must at all times be left handy for the Watchman's use.
35. The Chief Officer is required to see all boats are in good order and in a state of efficiency and personally, once a week, to cause covers to be removed, boats to be cleaned, and all tackle and equipment to be overhauled, and generally to satisfy himself that all is in a fit and complete state of working order in case of emergency. As many -boats as possible are to be put in the water every voyage, at foreign ports, and particulars to be handed to Marine Superintendent on arrival. Crew to be exercised at least once even' outward and homeward passage in boat and fire drill, the same to be entered in Ship's Log. Officers and Engineers to be allowed the use of boats for practice when time permits.
36. Officers are requested to pay particular attention to the loading or discharging of cargoes in foreign ports, to see that no improper stowage takes place, and to at once call the Captain's attention to any deficiency, discrepancy, pilferage, &c. Chief Officer draw up a stowage plan showing where each separate parcel is stowed. He will also give a summary on the same plan of all the goods on board, at the same time stating steamer's draft, forward and aft. And also which ballast tanks are full or empty. Space (if any) in each compartment to be shown on plan.
Captains are to give particulars and marks and numbers in their letters to Owners from each port of any cargo damaged, short-landed or over-carried.
Captains and Chief Officers will be responsible for the proper clearing up of the holds and stowage of cargo. Dunnage and matting to be carefully attended to.
Hatch Check Books are for the use and information of Officers only, and are on no account to be handed over or shown to any tally clerk or consignee's man. All Hatch Books. Receipt Books, and Shipping Notes are to be forwarded to the Town Office at the completion of each voyage. Stewards must not receive or sign or any parcels. This must be attended to by the Officers only.
When vessels are carrying deck cargoes of timber the officers must see that all freeing ports and scuppers are kept clear, so as to enable the ship to free herself of water.
37. Chief Officer to arrange for a deck hand to attach each cluster to its fittings, and inform engine department when ready. Dynamo will be run, and Engineers will then inspect all lights and make good any defects. On the following morning deck hand to take clusters back to their respective hooks in Steering Engine room.
38. Captains are to personally supervise the rigging of gear for taking in or discharging of all heavy lifts, when steamer is away from Liverpool.
Mast-head blocks, shackles, derrick runners, spans, gin blocks, and all gear appertaining to cargo purposes are to be thoroughly examining every voyage under the supervision of Chief Officer, and an entry made in Log Book to that effect. Anything found to be defective is to be at once reported to Marine Superintendent on steamer's arrival in Liverpool.
39. Captains must be very careful in signing Bills of Lading abroad, and must, at all times, see the Mate's receipt prior to signing them, making special note if there is any clause thereon as to quantity or condition. They must also be sure that the Bills of Lading are correctly dated, and also see that the usual protecting clauses are inserted.
40. Captains are required to keep an account of the quantity and stowage of cargo taken at different times in a book, showing the corresponding draft of water, stating the quantity of coal onboard, and if ballast tanks are full or empty. This book must not be removed from the ship when the Captain leaves.
41. Captains are to attend at all times when circumstances require their presence. Chief Officers to attend daily. Second and Third Officers to keep 24 hours' watch each, except when their services are required for transporting ship.
42. When steamers are in foreign or outports a Watchman is to be stationed at the gangway night and day. During night time gangway to be efficiently lighted and life buoy with line attached ready for immediate use.
43. Captains are always expected to sleep on board at foreign ports unless permission is granted by Owners before sailing. At Alexandria and Bordeaux permission can be obtained from the respective Agents. No member of the Crew is allowed to be ashore the night previous to sailing, or to go ashore at any time without the permission of the Captain.
44. The Chief Engineer is to obey and enforce as far as he can all orders issued by the Captain. He is also to keep the Captain fully advised as to what transpires in his department, and is to bring to the Captain at noon each day the report form supplied by the Company, filled up in every detail, in exchange for the form showing ship's position, etc., signed by the Captain.
45. No repairs to be done in foreign or outports unless absolutely necessary. All accounts must be signed by the Captain, and those connected with the engine department must also be signed by the Chief Engineer. Economy,
at all times, to be strictly studied.
46. Hand steering gear to be used, when practicable, and is to be kept in thorough working order.
47. House Flag is to be hoisted in port every day (weather permitting), and kept close up to the truck. Company's steamers when passing each other are to salute with the Ensign only. Junior Captain to salute senior Captain first by dipping the Ensign, and keeping it so till the other ship acknowledges the salute.
48. Quarantine regulations to be strictly attended to.
49. Officers and other members of the Crew are strictly prohibited from smoking, whether at sea or in harbour, when on duty, except between the hours of sunset and sunrise.
50. Captains and Officers are to frequently inspect Crew's quarters, and see that they are kept in proper order, clean and dry. Beds, cushions, and curtains are to be taken out, brushed and aired, at least once every passage.
51. No more work than is necessary is to be done on Sunday. Washing decks in port to be avoided, if possible.
52. As soon as possible after leaving any port where deck passengers have been embarked. Captains are to personally count them, and compare the number with the tickets issued by Agents, and collected by Steward.
53. No alteration whatever in fittings, decorations of ships, or arrangements of boats or cargo appliances, are to be made without the sanction of the Owners.
54. Captains are expected to take a lively interest in the material and moral welfare of their Apprentices, to see that they are instructed in the ordinary and navigational duties of their profession, also that they are cleanly in their habits and quarters; during the first three years of their apprenticeship they are to undertake all ordinary manual duties with the Crew under the supervision of the Officers; during the last year of their apprenticeship they should be employed on the Bridge in order to instruct and familiarize them in the duties of an Officer. A verbal report on their conduct is to be made to the Marine Superintendent on the termination of each voyage.
ENGINE DEPARTMENT.
55. On arrival at Liverpool the Chief Engineer will immediately deliver his Log Book, Abstracts, Requisitions for Repairs and Stores, and any other documents he .may have relating to the voyage to the Superintendent Engineer, and arrange for a Junior Engineer to remain on board until 5 p.m.
56. On arrival at Continental or Home ports from abroad., the Chief Engineer must forward immediately to the Superintendent Engineer his Log Book and all papers relating to the voyage, together with a letter reporting arrival, and under no circumstances must he put any repairs in hand without first receiving instructions from the Owners or Superintendent Engineer.
57. On arrival at any port the Chief Engineer must report to the Captain the quantity of coal remaining in bunkers, and, on arrival in Liverpool, he must make out a return to the same effect, and hand it to the Marine Superintendent.
58. Strict economy in coal, stores, etc., is to be studied, and a written report on the quality of coal, stores, etc., is to be sent or handed to the Superintendent Engineer at the end of each voyage. No repairs, which can possibly be done on board, are to be sent on shore.
59. Whenever raising steam the Chief Engineer must appoint a Junior Engineer to be on duty all night, and attend to boilers. Steam at all times to be raised, slowly and water circulated.
60. Chief Engineer to select his Crew, but the names must be submitted to the Company's Shipping Clerk before signing Articles in case the Company has anything against any of them. He must also be present when signing Articles and paying off.
61. When vessel is in Graving Dock, the Chief Engineer is to see that the plugs in vessel's bottom are taken out where necessary for examination and drainage, and replaced in a satisfactory manner; also see that all sea cocks and valves are in good working condition, plugs not to be taken out without Chief Engineer's knowledge.
62. When vessel is moving in Dock or River in charge of tugs. Chief Engineer to arrange that a Senior Engineer is on board.
63. Engineer before taking watch over, is to thoroughly satisfy himself that water gauges and water in boilers are in order, and examine everything from stokehold to stern gland, and note water in well, etc. Engineer going off watch to fully inform the Engineer relieving him of anything worthy of note that has taken place during his watch.
64. Chief Engineer (and fourth where carried) watch from 4 to 8 a.m. and 4 to 8 p.m.
Third Engineer's Watch from 8 a.m. to noon ; and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Second Engineer's Watch from midnight to 4 a.m. and noon to 4 p.m.
Notice of Firemen's and Trimmers watches to be posted in Engine Room and Stokehold in a prominent place.
65. It must be understood that these rules do not in any way relieve each or any Engineer from responsibility in any respect for the efficient working and management of his Department. The Chief Engineer will be held' responsible for all that takes place in Engine Room or Stokehold, and he must see that the Junior Engineers carry out his instructions correctly. In the event of anything happening during the watch of either the Second or Third Engineer they must call the Chief Engineer instantly, and be guided by his instructions.
66. The Chief Engineer must keep the Log Book in a careful manner, and on no account must a leaf be removed. All errors must be corrected by ruling (instead of erasing) them out.
67. In the event of accident either to Machinery, boilers, or person, or in case of casualty through collision or stranding, or any dispute against the Company, the Chief Engineer's report be handed to the Captain to be forwarded to the Company's Solicitors, and the entry in the Log Book should be as brief and concise as possible, times and dates being given.
68. Second Engineer to see that the Engines, Engine Room, Boilers, and Stokehold are kept in a clean and tidy condition at all times.
69. During the cleaning of fires the Engineer on watch is to see that clinkers and ashes are removed from and water also kept off, boiler fronts. Engineers must avoid overtime when discharging ashes at sea.
70. The blades to be counted at Liverpool, all intermediate ports, and Final Port outward and homewards, and an entry made in the Log Book.
71. All sluices, rose boxes, etc., to be examined, both at home and abroad, by the Chief
Engineer, to see that they are in good working condition. Engineer to enter in Log Book all overhauling and repairs done abroad at each Port.
72. Where four Engineers are carried' Chief Engineer to keep watch whilst Fourth Engineer along with Winchman attend, to the overhauling, etc., required. When in Port and Winches not required, the opportunity for repairs and adjustment must be taken advantage of.
73. Chief Engineer must every Saturday examine and see that all watertight doors are in perfect working condition, and enter same in Log Book.
74. Ballast tanks must not be filled or pumped out without first consulting the Captain, and entries to be made in Log Book. The portable pipe or blind flange for filling deep tank must be kept in a prominent position in Engine Room after being used either for filling or emptying tank.
75. It is very necessary that the Chief Engineer should see that the steering engine and gear, including rod's buffers, chains, etc., are kept in good working order, this in conjunction with the Carpenter.
76. It is very necessary that in frosty weather the Chief Engineer should use every precaution to prevent winch and all other pipes in use from freezing, and see that they are properly drained, when not in use.
77. When receiving or discharging Pilot all Engineers must be on duty, and take up the positions allotted by Chief Engineer.
78. In the event of stoppage of engines at sea through breakdown of engines or boilers, etc., the Engineer must at once acquaint the Captain with the cause, and the probable length if time they may be so stopped.
79. The Engineer must report to the Captain daily the condition of the engines and boilers, and hand him a report of quantity of coal consumed up to noon, at same time he must receive from the Captain report of weather, distance run etc.
80. It will be the Second Engineer's duty to see and insist that the Firemen's quarters are kept clean and in proper order and condition. The Captain will satisfy himself as to this also.
81. Leave of absence is not allowed under any circumstances the night prior to sailing from any foreign port. When in foreign ports, or any port other than Liverpool, the Chief Engineer must see that after 5 p.m. at least one Engineer and a proportion of Firemen remain on board. Application for leave to go on shore must be made to the Chief Engineer, and by him to the Captain.
82. When vessels are in home ports other than Liverpool, and overtime to work ship or cargo is necessary, the Chief Engineer can at his option cause a Fireman to relieve the Donkeyman when the latter has been on duty all night; but the Engineer is to see that the boiler is properly handled by the Fireman relieving.
83. When electric light is required for cargo purposes while vessel is in port, the Chief Engineer must arrange for one Engineer to attend during the time it is in use.
84. The Superintendent Engineer will instruct Engineers as to their hours of attendance in Liverpool, but when on articles and in home or foreign ports, the Engineers will be expected to be on duty at any time they may be required.
85. No work is to be done on board, on Sunday, either in home or foreign ports, unless absolutely necessary.
86. Engineers and Firemen are strictly forbidden to smoke while on duty at sea or in port at home or abroad.
87. The discipline in Engine Department must be kept, and seen to, by all Engineers, and any case of breach must be at once reported to the Chief Engineer, who will take the necessary steps for correction.
88. When sailing from any port the Chief Engineer must see that he has his correct complement of Firemen and Trimmers, and that they are put to their respective duties before sailing; and the Chief Engineer must be in a position to note all movements of the engines.
89. It will be necessary for the Chief Engineer to write to the Consulting Engineer and Superintendent Engineer from every port during the voyage, and, on the forms supplied.
Special Instructions Regarding Turbines.
90. Extra care should be taken when any bearing covers casings, and other parts are removed for inspection, etc., that ample provision is made in covering up the vital parts whilst open; a Senior Engineer must be on duty to supervise things.
Before closing up, all gear cases must be thoroughly examined by Chief or Second engineers, so as to ascertain that all is in order. A portable electric lamp must be used. When all closed up, and before applying main steam, the turbines and. gearing must be turned round a complete turn by hand gear — this is advisable in case any tools, etc., may have been left in the casings or gearing.
91. A careful record must be kept of temperatures of all bearings, records of steam pressures at nozzle, at least twice per watch.
92. Torsion meter readings should be taken at least daily and entered in Log Book, also a separate book of readings should be kept on board for reference.
93. Gearing must be examined whenever possible; this can be done by hand and sight holes; should necessity require it, the housings can be lifted,.
94. The Second Engineer must keep a careful account of the oils in stock, and also of the oil in circulation when turbines are running; a careful watch to be kept on drain tank by sounding at least every twelve hours.
95. When a main boiler is being used in port, care must be taken that a small amount of steam is passing through superheater elements in order to avoid any burning of them ; drains on headers to be kept slightly open.
96. This book must not be removed, from vessel when Chief Engineer leaves.
OIL FUEL.
97. Great attention is to be paid to cleanliness; small leakages must be immediately, stopped. Sand must be used on spilt oil, then swept up and placed in bin to be sent ashore. When at sea it must be thrown overboard. Tank top must be frequently swept down. Oil must not be allowed to accumulate in bilges. Naked lights are forbidden in tanks or confined spaces.
GENERAL REGULATIONS. General to Deck and Engine Departments.
(a) Captains and all Officers are expected to maintain a courteous and gentlemanly manner at all times towards each other. The use of improper language to be avoided as Officers' example is frequently copied by the Crew.
(b) All broken parts of machinery, derricks, gear, etc., are to be retained on board and delivered over to either Marine Superintendent or Superintendent Engineer.
(c) No hatches to be taken off without the sanction of the Officer of the Watch, and he is to report to the Captain on the first available opportunity.
(d) All Officers and Chief Steward to be addressed with prefix Mr. All other members of the Crew by their surname only.
(e) Wives of any members of the Crew are not allowed to live or sleep on board at any port, and are on no account to be accorded a passage (even shifting ports) in the vessels in which their husbands are employed.
(f) Gambling is strictly prohibited.
(g) Officer of Watch is to look after the trimming of all ventilators and windsail, both for engine and, deck department.
(h) No member of the Crew is allowed to carry any description of goods for trading purposes.
UNIFORM.
The undernoted Uniform, or Standard, Uniform, must be worn be the Captains, Officers, Engineers and Stewards at all times when on duty. If Standard Uniform is worn the Company's Buttons and Badge must be worn.
BLUE CROSS OR SERGE SUIT —
Captain :- Double-breasted Coat, six gilt Company's buttons on each breast. Sleeves mounted with one row of ½-inch gold navy lace with curl, and three rows of ¼-inch navy lace straight round.
Vest to have six gilt Company's buttons. Naval Cap, mounted with black oakleaf band, with one row ½-inch gold buoy lace in centre, Company's badge, large black chinstay, with gold Turk's head's and two Company's buttons.
Chief Officer - Double-breasted Coat, five gilt Company's buttons on each breast. Sleeves mounted with three rows ¼inch gold navy lace, top row with curl. Vest to have six gilt Company's buttons. Naval Cap, mounted with black oakleaf band, Company's badge, small black chinstay, with gold Turk's heads and two Company's buttons.
Second Officer - Double-breasted Coat, five gilt Company's buttons on each breast. Sleeves mounted with two rows of ¼-inch gold navy lace, top row with curl.
Vest and Naval Cap, same as Chief Officer.
Third Officer - Double-breasted Coat, five gilt Company's buttons on each breast. Sleeves mounted with one ¼-inch row gold navy lace, with curl.
Vest and Naval Cap, same as Chief Officer.
Apprentices - Double-breasted Coat, five gilt Company's buttons on each breast.
Vest and Naval Cap, same as Officers.
Chief Engineer - Single-breasted Jacket, with five gilt Company's buttons and three rows black braid, top row with curl. Naval Cap, same as Chief Officer.
Second Engineer - Single-breasted Jacket, with five gilt Company's buttons and two rows black braid, top row with curl. Naval Cap, same as Chief Officer.
Third and Fourth Engineers - Single-breasted Jacket, with gilt Company's buttons and one row black braid, with curl. Naval Cap, same as Chief Officer.
Chief Steward - Double-breasted Coat to button (four) out-side breast pocket and (two) out cross pockets below. Two side vents 4½-inches deep. Lace to be two rows of ½-inch gold (zig-zag shape) two inches deep on cuff. All buttons to be gilt.
Second Steward - Double-breasted coat as above, but with one gold zig-zag lace of ½-inch.
General
Black Ties are part of the Uniform; tie-rings and. pins are not to be worn.
Change of Uniform - Officers and Engineers during hot weather may, in lieu of the Company's prescribed Uniform, wear White Uniform clothes with the Company's distinctive shoulder straps.