Section 4(10) in Mumbai Port Trust (Licensing of Stevedores and Allied Matters) Regulations, 2012
(10)Every stevedore shall employ at least one experienced Foreman and Tindal to superintend the loading or unloading of cargo or bunkering at each hatch-way at which loading/ unloading or bunkering is being carried on. The Tindal shall supervise the slinging or unslinging of goods in the hold and whenever a vessel is loading cargo in between decks alone, shall see that the between-deck hatches that are provided with cross beams and fore and aft beams have all such beams fixed in their proper places, and that the hatch covers are properly put on and effectively secured to prevent their displacement before commencing the work; the Foreman shall remain on deck and see that the crane chain is not taken out of the square of the hatch-way, and that the hook does not catch the coaming's or foul any of the ship's gear or damage any structure or erection ashore. The Foreman shall give correct signals to the crane driver and shall superintend the taking off and putting on the beams and hatch covers and shall see that persons keep out of danger on deck and do not stand under any hoist. It shall also be the duty of the Foreman when work is stopped for the day or night, to search and satisfy himself that no one is remaining in the hold and the stevedore shall be solely responsible to the owners of the ship and to the Board in the event of any injury or damage being caused to any person or property in the course of loading, unloading or bunkering operations.
