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During such time a vessel remains in port the master or owner or a responsible Dock Officer not below the rank of 3rd officer shall be in charge of the vessel and sufficient crew shall always to be on board and the officer in charge shall superintended and direct the carrying out of all duties in connection with the vessel or loading or unloading her cargo. In case of such officer in charge of a vessel is not a holder of certificate of competency the master of the vessel shall be responsible for his action.