2.13.1 SUFFICIENT SUPPLIES – BUNKERS AND STORES
Seaworthiness includes having sufficient stores, fuel, water and provisions
for the duration of the intended voyage plus a reasonable safety margin. The
Master, together with the officers and engineers, should determine
the amount of bunkers, diesel oil and lubrication oil needed, taking
into consideration any instructions from the charterer as to speed, consumption
and bunkering ports
the amount of freshwater required, taking into account the vessel’s
own production and any replenishment facilities along the intended route. Any
deviation to take on freshwater will not only result in additional costs and
time but may result in a claim for unreasonable deviation
the amount of provisions required, taking into account the anticipated
climatic conditions and the supply available during the voyage
whether original spare parts produced by the manufacturer are sufficiently
available to replace any defective machinery parts, including the cargo gear,
both in the engine room and on deck.