The Mariner's Role in Collecting Evidence Handbook/Руководство для моряков по сбору доказательств

Издание на английском языке
The book is dedicated to collecting and preserving factual evidence, which is key to understanding incidents and accidents on board ships. It provides seafarers with guidance on the various types of evidence that may be needed in common situations. The publication helps to demonstrate the ship's compliance, improve on-board operations, and determine liability in the event of claims. The book also examines digital evidence and its practical use, as well as provides examples of checklists for collecting evidence. Overall, it serves as a valuable resource for seafarers seeking to effectively manage the evidence base in difficult situations.

Contents
Chapter
1. Collecting and preserving factual evidence
Factual evidence
Types of evidence
Visual evidence
Witness statements
Incident report forms
Legal privilege
Preserving evidence
2. Evidence required for most incidents
General evidence
3. Evidence for incidents involving people
People evidence
Personal injury
Personal illness
Disciplinary action
Industrial action
Stowaways
Persons in distress
Geographical diversions to save life
4. Evidence for incidents involving cargo
Defending cargo claims
Contractual responsibility
Incidents involving dry cargo
Incidents involving liquid cargo
Incidents involving containerised cargo
Chapter
5. Evidence for pollution incidents caused by the vessel
Types of pollution incidents
Oil pollution
Noxious and harmful substance pollution
Sewage pollution
Garbage pollution
Air pollution
Ballast water pollution
6. Evidence for incidents caused by the vessel
Ship-related incidents
Collision
Damage to FFO
Non-contact damage
Grounding, stranding and sinking
Salvage and general average
7. Evidence for H&M incidents
H&M insurance claims
8. Evidence for commercial disputes
Commercial disputes
Newbuilding warranty disputes
Port delay disputes
Performance warranty disputes
Port and berth safety disputes
Bunker quality disputes
Bunker quantity disputes