Common use of Master Clause in Contracts

Master. 1. In addition to any other existing statutory and regulatory requirements, the Master of each Covered Vessel bound for the United States shall ensure in its 96-hour (or 24-hour, depending upon normal transit time) Electronic Notice of Arrival (eNOA) into a U.S. Port that the U.S. Coast Guard is informed of any equipment malfunction related to Marine Environmental Protection Requirements. 2. In addition to his regular duties, the Master shall: a. Have access to the training tracking system, described in Attachment 3, with respect to Covered Personnel aboard the Master’s vessel in order to ensure that these personnel have received appropriate training necessary to ensure compliance with this ECP, the EMS, MARPOL, Ballast Water Management and all applicable maritime pollution protection requirements, including EPA Vessel General Permit (“VGP”) requirements. Additionally, the Master shall ensure that any checklists or quick reference guides necessary for the proper implementation of these requirements are maintained in a location on board the vessel accessible to all crewmembers. b. Maintain on board the vessel all records required by international conventions and treaties, including SOLAS, the ISM Code, MARPOL, applicable U.S. State and Federal statutes and regulations, and any additional documents or records required under this ECP and EMS. Records shall be maintained for five (5) years and without exception through the completion of the five (5) year period of probation. Records older than three (3) years may be stored ashore. Additionally, the Master will make such records available to the TPA and the Interested Parties upon request. c. Personally review handover notes for the Chief Engineer, Staff Chief Engineer (or equivalent), and Environmental Officer. Ensure that such handover notes are reviewed by the oncoming officer and include a descriptive environmental compliance component and information related to the status, handling, and discharge of any vessel generated wastes, and the operation of the OWS, OCM, and Incinerator. d. Verify completion of the EO qualification card, as required under Section IV.A.2.b.