Management and shipmaster's business

Question 1

When joining a general cargo ship as C/O, what documents would you expect to take over from the relieved mate?

Answer 1

I would anticipate being supplied with:

1. All ship’s plans
   - General arrangement plans
2. All the stability criteria
3. All relevant working certificates and the next survey date.
4. All cargo documentation
5. Information on special cargoes
6. Misc. documents