'File 3/21/ II Sharjah Launch Trenchard Fowle' [‎35r] (73/224)

STANDING ORDERS FOR AGENCY An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. LAUNCH
"FELIX JONES"
!• The "Felix Jones" will not be used on any occasion
without the specific orders of the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. or
Assistant Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. .
2. A log-book will be carried, In which will be entered
on the completion of each journeyi
a) date,
b) particulars of Journey,
c) duration of Journey,
d) signature of senior passenger.
3. The Head Munshl will be responsible for the mainten
ance of launch stores, and for the Issue on requisition by
the Driver/Nakhuda, of petrol, oil and other necessities.
A monthly statement showing expenditure of stores and fuel
will be submitted to the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. .
4. The Nakhuda will be responsible for the safety of
the launch and he has been given clear orders not to accept
instructions from passengers which are contrary to his
Judgement.
6. It will be the duty of the Nakhuda
a) to see that the launch is sea-worthy and
that all fitments (with the exception of
the engine) are complete and in good order,
any defects or short-comings being brought
promptly to the notice of the Political
Agent.
b) to see that all paintwork, upholstery,
woodwork and brass is kept properly cleaned
and polished, and to report to the Political
Agent when any part needs repairing or re-
varnishing.
c) to acquaint himself thoroughly with local
waters at all tides.
6. It will be the duty of the driver
a) to maintain the engine in good working order,
and to keep all external parts of the engine
thoroughly clean and polished| any defect
in the engine must be at once reported to
the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. .
b) to overhaul the engine thoroughly once a
month, changing the oil, thorou hly oiling
and greasing all bearings etc., and generally
ensuring that the engine is in good order.
c) to ensure before each trip that the engine
is running smoothly and that supplies of
petrol and oil are adequate. As a pre
caution, a spare tin each of petrol and oil
will invariably be carried in the launch
and the driver will be responsible for see
ing before each trip that these tins are
full.