Kind of cargo stowed.
Port.
Remarks—weather—sea—etc.
Cost data, actually kept, often is the foundation for important work later on as superintendent and manager.
Keeping cost data is a good way to relieve the monotony of supervising stevedores—it results in a note book of considerable value.
Live Stock. Vessels carrying live stock present added problems for the consideration of the Chief Mate. He should see to the proper organization of the cattlemen, their attention to duty, etc. The Chief Mate should be familiar with the laws relating to the carriage of live stock on passenger vessels.
Horse slings should be provided for valuable animals. Other cattle taken aboard in the stream are often slung on board by the horns alone.
Valuable horses should be placed in padded boxes, placed athwartships, and same fitted with slings under the bellies of the animals.
Passengers. Passengers are usually the special care of the Purser and Steward. The Chief Mate, however, should so organize the work of the ship that there is as little interference with the passengers as possible. The Second Mate, is usually delegated as baggage officer and has charge of the stowage and breaking out of this special cargo.
Tank Steamers. Tank steamers, like everything else, are undergoing changes in design, and each vessel requires special study on the part of the officers.