ASSISTANT TO THE SUPERCARGO

to prevent the Supercargo from continually going into non-existence, due to having many duties ashore and ship duties becoming neglected a new post is created-named, Assistant to the Supercargo. This person handles ship duties for the Supercargo while she is ashore and is to ensure the smooth running of the post. The Supercargo and Assistant to the Supercargo may never be ashore at the same time. Assistant to the Supercargo also handles all the clerical work: typing, filing, etc., and can also be ashore on duties providing the Supercargo remains aboard. (FO 489)