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Gard Guidance Masters

2.14.2.10 REGULAR SOUNDINGS

If the vessel is not equipped with automatic sounding gauges, regular – at least daily – soundings of all tanks, bilges and wells should be taken and recorded in the ship’s records to evidence regular monitoring of the vessel’s condition.

Proper soundings will indicate any irregularity in the vessel’s state and condition and may prevent disastrous consequences to the vessel, the crew and the cargo.