- The manning requirement under section 25,26,27 of the Act, requirement of the Master, Engineer, Engine Driver, crew, lascars, greasers for various categories of vessels to ensure safety of the passengers/cargo shall be prescribed by the authority/surveyor with due consideration of the operating conditions. No person who in the opinion of the surveyor/competent officer is not fully qualified or is inefficient shall be employed in any capacity in a vessel.Every vessel registered under these rules shall have on board minimum following crew when in operation.(1)For vessels having inboard engine of 565BHP or more(a)one master with first class master's certificate(b)one engineer with engineer certificate(c)Two lascar(d)One greaser(2)For vessels having inboard engine of 226BHP but less than 565BHP(a)one master with second class master's certificate(b)one engineer with 1st class engine driver certificate(c)one lascar(d)one greaser(3)For vessels having inboard engine less than 226BHP .(a)one master with Serang certificate(b)one engineer with 2nd class engine driver certificate(c)one lascars(d)One greaser
