PORT ECONOMICS
of the dockmaster, who gives the necessary instructions
in regard to passing through. A berthing master also supervises
 the actual berthing of the vessel, which is generally
performed by the ship’s crew assisted by shore hands.
OFFICIAL NOTIFICATIONS
On the arrival of the vessel in port, a representative
of the broker meets the captain, who brings his papers
ashore. The harbour master must be notified within
twenty-four hours of the vessel's arrival and, immediately
thereafter, the tonnage rates due must be paid to the port
collector as a preliminary to the vessel being entered or
cleared inwards at the Customs House. Following this,
the master proceeds to make arrangements for paying off
his crew. Payment is made in the presence of a Board
of Trade Officer, upon whom it devolves to see that the
men are fairly treated and are satisfied with the settlement,
and to investigate any complaints. Only a nucleus staff
remains on board while a vessel is in port, consisting of
the officers, the engineers, and some of the catering department.
 For a fresh voyage, a new crew is signed on, and
this step is taken towards the conclusion of the loading
operations.
The statutory report, made by the master of the vessel
at the local Customs House, consists of a general declaration
of the ship’s cargo, dutiable stores, etc. This is actually
prepared in the shipowner’s office, from the ship’s Manifest
and bills of lading, and is simply signed by the master
and presented by him. It is accompanied by a health
certificate for the crew.
The Manifest is a detailed statement of the cargo, giving
particulars as to numbers, marks, quantities, weights,
names of shipper and consignee, etc. A Bill of Lading
is a printed form of receipt given by the shipowner, or his
broker, for goods which have been taken on board, with
an agreement as to delivery and the amount payable for
freightage.

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