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3.1.6 Contacts and instructions

Gard Guidance Masters

3.1.6 CONTACTS AND INSTRUCTIONS

Once an overview of the situation has been obtained and the initial measures have been initiated, the Master should take immediate instructions – as laid down in the Company’s and the vessel’s Emergency Contingency Plan – from

  • the Company
  • the P&I insurer and/or the Hull and Machinery insurer, as the case may be
  • the correspondents or lawyers instructed by the insurers for and on behalf of the Company.

    Gard AS provides a 24 hour contingency service. Expertise is pooled in a contingency team trained to handle catastrophes.

       
    The emergency telephone numbers for Gard AS are:
    For P&I:
    International +47 90 52 41 00 National (Norway) 90 52 41 00

    For Hull and Machinery:
    International +47 90 92 52 00 National (Norway) 90 92 52 00
     

    In any case, the Master should take the necessary action as is appropriate for the particular situation.