
Casualties are not straightforward & mariners who find themselves involved in them rarely have previous experience. These comprehensive practical guidelines will help seafarers during a casualty when demands can be confusing, contradictory, unclear or a combination of all three. Masters & crew members are told what to expect from people or organisations that might be involved as thecasualty unfolds. Chapters are presented in a largely chronological order of how Masters should expect to deal with different people, from owners to government officials, insurance representatives & salvage experts. It will give all involved an idea of the job each may be undertaking, together with priorities & responsibilities.