3.9.2.3 EVIDENCE TO BE COLLECTED
In most cases, a general average surveyor will be appointed by the average
adjuster to keep an accurate record of all the actions taken together with any
expenditure. Until a general average surveyor arrives on the scene the following
information should be collected
date and vessel’s time, local and UTC (Co-ordinated Universal
Time)
vessel’s position/location
condition of the vessel – aground, damaged
precise amount of bunkers, other fuels and combustibles on board (sounding
of tanks is required)
names, ranks and actions of crew members involved in the general average
detailed, chronological description of actions and measures taken
details of any pollution caused by the incident, please see section
3.12 Pollution
details of any personal injury, please see section 3.11 Personal injury,
crew illness and death
records of any discussions or conversations.