SUGGESTIONS FOR REDUCING THE LOSS BY FIRE ON VESSELS. 207 



week, noting the results on blanks provided for that purpose and mail such 

 blanks properly filled out on or about the first day of each month to The 

 Vessel Register, 64 Wall Street, New York City. 



Sec. 5. The master must see that all fire equipment (hose, buckets, 

 fire-extinguishers, etc.) is kept in good shape, and all worn out or defective 

 equipment must be immediately replaced with new. 



Sec. 6. The master and chief engineer must see that vessel is kept 

 clean, that no waste or rags, whetlier dirty or clean, are allowed to lie 

 around. No dirt or rubbish must be allowed to accumulate and if any 

 oil is spilled it must be cleaned up at once. 



Sec. 7. When vessel is laid up at close of season, word shall be sent 

 to The Vessel Register, 64 Wall Street, New York City, as soon as possible 

 thereafter. Vessel must be laid up free from specially hazardous exposure 

 and if possible under city fire protection. 



COPY OF REPORT MASTERS OF VESSELS IN THE REGISTER 

 ARE REOUIRED TO SEND IN MONTHLY. 



No. 



MASTER'S MONTHLY REPORT. 



^- To be filled out and mailed on the first of each month to The Vessel Register, 

 64 Wall Street, New York City. 



On 



For the month of 19 ... . 



Have you personally examined the fire equipment each week and found 



same in good condition? 



Did you find any defective equipment? 



What, if any? 



Have you replaced it with new? 



