2.5.4 ORDERS
Any order given by the
Master should be understandable, clearly worded and should not be ambiguous or
misleading
any verbal order should be repeated by the recipient to avoid misunderstandings
standing orders should be written and displayed on the vessel’s
notice boards, showing the date the order was made and its period of validity
bridge night orders should be written in the Bridge Night Order Book and
acknowledged in writing by each officer taking over the watch
orders which are no longer valid, should be removed and/or replaced to
avoid confusion.
The Master should regularly check that orders are followed and are not deviated
from. Any departure from or non-adherence to such orders needs to be documented
in writing and justified by the person responsible for the action.