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8.—(1) A company shall in relation to each ship owned by it or for which it has operational responsibility designate a person who shall be responsible for monitoring the safe operation of the ship and, so far as it may affect safety, the efficient operation of the ship.
(2) In particular, the designated person shall—
(a)take such steps as are necessary to ensure compliance with the safety management system on the basis of which the Domestic Ship Safety Management Certificate was issued in relation to the ship, and
(b)ensure that proper provision is made for the ship to be adequately manned, equipped and maintained, so that it is fit to operate in accordance with that safety management system and with any enactment relating to safety applicable to the ship.
(3) The company shall ensure that a designated person—
(a)is provided with sufficient authority and resources, and
(b)has appropriate knowledge and sufficient experience of the operation of ships,
to enable him to comply with his responsibilities under paragraphs (1) and (2).
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