a considerable amount of the expertise which makes a
port operation a
success can be retained for
future use of the same and other ships provided the know-how obtained on the first visit is written down. Immediately after a departure from a
port, the
following people particularly are required to make
complete write-ups on the
port and forward to
Supercargo or
Ship's
Rep for filing in the
port folder. They are
Supercargo or
Ship's
Rep,
Chief Engineer,
Transport I/C and
Communicator,
Purser,
Dir Supply,
Dir Accounts,
Chief Steward, 1st
Mate,
Captain/
Conning Officer,
MO,
FPO,
Hostess,
PRO. Anyone else
having information on the
port should submit a
report also.
Information contained in these reports should be
tabulated and very briefly stated, but should contain every piece of
information of
note. Examples:
price list of chandler, addresses, pilotage dangers, techniques for
handling specific
terminals.
(FO 2068)