'File 3/21/ II Sharjah Launch Trenchard Fowle' [‎87r] (177/224)

STANDING 0F 1 m. S UA. JiUL
1. Th« "Trenchard Fowle" will not be used on any
occasion witnout the specific orders of the Political
Officer or Realdency Agent*
2 # A log-book will be carried, In which will be
ontsr3<i on the completion of each journey:
a) date,
b) particulars of journey t
c) duration of Journey.
d) signature of senior passenger.
3. The Head rivinshl will be responiilblo for the
maintenance of 1 unch stores, and for the issue on re
quisition by the ])river/ftakhu<ta, '>f petrol, oil and
other necessities. A monthly statement showing
expenditure of stores and fuel will be submitted to the
Political Offlcr.
4» The Nakhuda will be responsible for the safety
of the launch and he has b«en given cl^ar orders not to
accept instructions fronn passengers which are contrary
to his juc^enent.
5. 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 ahort-coralnrs being brought
promptly to the notice of the Political
Officer.
b) to see that all paintwork, upholstery,
woodwork and brass is kept properly
cleaned and polished t and to report to
the Political Officer when any part needs
repairing or re-vamishing.
c) to acquaint himself thorou/ihly 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 t e engine
thoroughly clean anri polished; any defect
in the engine must be at once reported to
the Political Officer.
b) to overhaul the engine thoroughly once a
month, changing the oll f thoroughly oiling
and creasing 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 su v liejl of
petrol and oil are adequate. As a precaution
a spare tin each of petrol and oil will in
variably be carried in the launch and the
driver will be resnonsible for seeini-- before
each trip that these tins are full.