No rest for the weary: livestock carrier crew lose out on sleep

摘要

A master has sent MARS the following real-life example of the difficulties of getting enough sleep on certain vessels, in this case a livestock carrier: 0400: Controls tested and master informed. 0500: Crew called for stations for picking up anchor and berthing. 0600: Pilot on board. 0730: Vessel alongside and all made fast. 0800: Authorities including PSC and quarantine board vessel. 1000: Quarantine inspection of the vessel and cargo spaces completed.