Recommendation Date
Recipient Name
Sanford
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Circulate a memorandum to reiterate the following points: Masters and crew check their vessels in accordance with the new hand-over system. No-one relies on non-return valves as a stop for water flooding back into bilges. Bilge alarms are maintained and tested regularly and it is a danger to the vessel and her crew to disconnect them. Bilge pumps are not left running continuously on bilge spaces where there is no indication of the pump's running status unless the bilge is under constant surveillance. Watch-keepers do not leave the bridge unmanned for long periods while they complete other tasks. Crew do not leave weather-tight doors open at night or in inclement weather.
Reply Text
This recommendation is accepted and will be implemented as soon as practicable; in any event, not later than the end of August 1996.
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