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Ask any tanker mate what the #1 nightmare of sailing is. And they’ll probably tell you it is to be in the center of oil pollution inquiry.
That’s a nightmare: to be in that position, facing oil pollution inquiry.
And yes, it makes sense as the consequences of such inquiry can be severe.
But you know what !! If you are not at fault, chances are that you will escape spot free.
But there is something you can never escape spot free.
And that is incorrect oil record book entries.
The severity of the consequences may vary. For example if there is deliberate attempt to make a wrong entry in oil record book, the consequence would be severe.
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About Capt Rajeev Jassal
Capt. Rajeev Jassal has sailed for over 24 years mainly on crude oil, product and chemical tankers. He holds MBA in shipping & Logistics degree from London. He has done extensive research on quantitatively measuring Safety culture onboard and safety climate ashore which he believes is the most important element for safer shipping.
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