2. To insure appropriate station bills and identification markings are posted, and that sufficient drills are conducted, for continued development and maintenance of crew and scientific personnel skills, in the performance of emergency duties. 3. To assure that during frequent inspections, all safety features are in proper working condition, and a checkoff£ list to periodically test all power driven emergency equipment is maintained. 4. To assure that lifesaving equipment ts properly located and in a state of readiness. 5. 6. To maintain a vessel logbook. To take appropriate emergency action in the event of a colli- sion, grounding, man overboard, fire and/or abandoning the vessel. This action may include, and is not limited to, rendering or requesting assistance, diver- sion from cruise plan, and dumping non emergency equipment overboard to maintain satisfactory stability or buoyancy. C. Principal Investigator (if assigned) defers to the Master of the vessel in matters of personnel safety, seamanship, operation, navigation, vessel's policies and emergency procedures. Specifically, the Principal Investi- gator shall: Ll. Be responsible for safety matters in regard to the stowage and handling of chemicals, flammable and dangerous scientific materials; and the safety aspects of the scientific laboratory. 2. Be in overall charge of the scientific aspects of a cruise. 3. Collaborate with the Master in the training and participation of scientific personnel in emergency exercises. Fe] 9008b1 | Page & of 30