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Article 20 Duties of captain

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The captain, before the departure of the hovercraft—

(a)

shall take reasonable steps to ensure

(i)

that the craft is properly loaded and any cargo adequately secured in the craft;

(ii)

that there is adequate supply of fuel; and

(iii)

that the craft is in a fit state and that the safety equipment required to be carried is in a fit condition and ready to be used; and

(b)

shall satisfy himself that the journey can safely be made, taking into account the latest information available to him as to the route and weather.