in securing
ship one is seeing to it that for several days the
ship can be safely
left with only a small guard or watchman. This includes seeing to
readiness of
boats, shutting off fuel, putting away instruments and valuables under
lock, discarding provisions that will spoil, closing ports against
rain, etc. When
complete the
ship can be considered secure from flooding,
fire and
theft and damage to her
gear if
left.
(Ship's Org Bk.)