Crewing (recruiting) policy

Per Hewson J in The Makedonia [1962] 2 Lloyd’s Rep 316 at p.337:

…In my view, the least that should be done is to ensure a careful inspection of the seaman's book, to study the history of the applicant and to question him about it and the reasons why he left his former ships; if, for example, he appears to have sailed one voyage, one owner. The certificate ought to be sighted-the certificate might have been suspended. Inquiry should be made of previous owners and, if the report says "nothing against him", to press for fuller information. I cannot imagine anything more damning than a report from a previous owner that he had "nothing against him." If nothing confidential is forthcoming the man should be interviewed until the interviewer is reasonably satisfied about him and, if he is not satisfied, he should reject him. Such important appointments to such responsible positions call for a proper interviewing and a proper inquiry.

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