Glossary
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Notes on Grounding
- Master should liaise with local Agents on tidal conditions prior to entering any river.

- Master should request assistance and guidance of a local Pilot / Authorities.

- Master should exercise extreme due diligence when navigating in rivers.

- Master should ensure that the vessel maintains a sufficient keel clearance at all times.

- Master should consider the exposure of cooling water intakes becoming blocked.

- Master should report any grounding so that under water survey is arranged.

- Master should remain until next high tide prior to attempting any refloat activity.
" Prevention by all means...   for Protection "