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Contract of employment.

It is a sort of document between the Company or the Owner and the sea­man. It shall bet signed by the master of the ship on behalf of the Shipping Company and the seaman. The Contract consists of several points and as a rule the number of which extend to 15.

Firstly the seaman is required to state his date and place of birth, national­ity, and passport number. Seaman's book number, home address, next of kin are to be indicated as well. The position of his being engaged the name and type of the ship form a part of the document. The essential item is duration of employment. It may last from six up to nine "months plus / minds 1-2 at Owner's option. But the contract can be extended further subject to mutual consent of the parties to this agreement.

The second item is wages. Payment starts upon departure and ends upon s/off-disembarkation from the vessel. Breakdown of total monthly wages in­clude basic wages, S.W.A., leave pay, fixed overtime for all in hours. It is further more explained that overtime apply only to ratings, officers' wages are inclusive everything.

The next one is hours of work. The normal work week consists of. forty hours as determined and prescribed by the Master, always in conformity with international maritime standards and practices. The seaman, however, will also work during such hours and at such times as may be ordered by the mas­ter, but always in accordance with the seaman's duties and position on board. It is also stated in the contract that the holidays are: New Year's Day (January 1-st), Easter (Good Friday, Easter Monday), Labour Day (May 1-st), Christ­mas Day (December 25-th), Second Day of Christmas (December 26-th). But the seaman will not be given extra compensation for any hours of duty neces­sitated by an emergency affecting the safety of the vessel, the passengers, the crew or the cargo; or in fire, boat, or emergency drill or work required to give assistance to other vessels or persons in immediate peril.

The item "Payment" explains that the seaman will be paid up 80 % of his total monthly earnings either by way of allotment to, his bank or family or by shipboard advances. The rest 20% will be paid to the seaman by the Mas­ter/Company upon completion of his contract.

Probationary period implies two months during which the company re­serves the right to dismiss the seaman if the Master is not satisfied with his

services. In such a case this crew member is repatriated at his own expenses. If the seaman decides to terminate his engagement before the expiration of the contract period, he shall give the Master a thirty day notice in writing and pay his repatriation expenses.

Sometimes the Company can terminate the seaman's Contract, sign off and repatriate the seaman within-the first eight months of the contract paying him at the same time a severance; pay of two weeks' basic wages if a ship has been wrecked, sold laid-up or abandoned or the voyage undertaken can not be continued because of war, warlike activities, embargo or blockade. .



One of the Contract items is war and war-like operation. The seaman will be entitled to a bonus of 100% of his basic wages for the period during which the ship is within the so declared war or war-like zone.

The Contract also includes the item named accident - illness / insurance. The Company undertakes to keep the crew covered at all times with a reputa­ble P +1 Club. If during the contract period the seaman suffers an accident or becomes ill, but not because of his own wilful act, default or misbehaviour, and must be repatriated according to doctor's orders, he is to receive for as long àã his treatment ashore lasts (but more than three months) a payment equal to 100 % of his monthly basis wages, effective from the date of his dis­embarkation. The medical care provided to the seaman shall be in compliance with the vessel's P+I Club insurance. Other possible cases of the seaman's disability and injuries are also described in detail. .

Two more items are given in the Contract. They are "Jurisdiction" and "Contribution to Union".

They explain where the seaman can address in the event of any dispute or disagreement between him and the Company and his agreement for monthly deduction from his wages as contribution to Seaman's Union.

The Contract of employment is dated and signed by the Seaman and Com­pany/Master. The place is stated as well as witness to the contract (his signature).

 

1 What shall be signed by the master of the ship on behalf of the Shipping Company and the seaman?

2 When does the payment start?

3 What is the second item of employment contract?

 

Safety Methods While:

TAKING A PILOT ABOARD

1 Preparing of the pilot ladder is provided on the side required; 2.Prepairing of the life-buoy.

OPENING THE HATCHETS OF THE HOLDS

1. In dependence of the type of the hatch covers act accordingly. 2. Before closing the hold hatchets sweep off the comings.

MOORING

1 .Get ready the anchors;

-eliminate foam off the fairleads;

-remove fairlead sacks;

-remove(retake) clothing.

2.Remove brake lockers & dog stoppers, to keep the anchor chain only by band locker(breaker)

Switch on hydraulic pumps(motors) of the windlass.

Disengage anchor chain to be paid off the gear (or both).

5. On boatswain's (officer's) order to disengage band locker & pay out indicated number of shackles.

6. On boatswain's order to fix band locker

7. Having been assured that the vessel is brought up you may leave the forecastle.

8. To indicate the vessel been brought up,

day time at the forecastle - black ball is exhibited;

night time- anchor lights all round the forecastle & stern are exhibited.

 


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