S.L. 499.1 Art. 67Master to superintend loading or discharge.

(1) The master, or some other responsible officer appointed by him, shall remain on board the ship whilst loading or discharging cargo for the purpose of superintending such loading or discharge.

(2) The master or the officer specified in subregulation (1) shall at once report to the Authority any cargo or ship’s gear that may be dropped overboard and shall immediately recover such cargo or gear if it is reasonably possible for him to do so:

Provided that, in default of such recovery, such cargo or gear may be recovered by the Authority at the risk and expense of the master.