In accordance with the ISPS Code, a pre-arrival Declaration of Security (DOS) may have to be made by the ship before it is allowed entry to the port facility.

Name of ship; IMO number; Flag; Seafarer (full name); Position/rank; Month and year; Whether a watchkeeper or not; Hours of rest (marked with an X or using a continuous line or an arrow); (Total) hours of rest in 24-hour period; Comments; Master or authorised person's signature; Seafarer's signature.

Generally, in the form prescribed by the international convention or code under which they are required. (Model certificates are in the SOLAS, MARPOL and LOADLINE books, the ISM and ISPS Codes and other IMO publications.)

A bill of lading issued by or on behalf of shipowners or bareboat charterers. (See Identity of Carrier below.)

A general inspection of the items relating to the particular certificate to ensure that they have been maintained and remain satisfactory for the service for which the ship is intended. (2011 HSSC Survey Guidelines, 2. 5)

Admiralty charts contain relevant information or a recommendation to consult Admiralty Sailing Directions for details. 

As the master is under the time charterer's orders regarding employment and agency, the charterer's agents have the right to sign bills of lading on behalf of the master, and the master is usually required to sign a form permitting agents to do this.

No, except where their "particular interests are engaged", e. g. when an offence by a vessel affects the peace and good order of the port (including breach of customs and immigration regulations), or when the master of the vessel requests the coastal State to assert jurisdiction (e. g. when passengers are disorderly), or when a person other than a crew member (e. g. a stevedore) is involved, or when the vessel breaches local regulations on pollution, navigation, pilotage, etc.

The List of Correspondents, so that he can, either directly or through the ship's agent, contact the nearest correspondent in order to obtain advice.

In four sections which deal with broad areas of concern. 

MGN 214 (Training and Certification Guidance Part 4). (This was cancelled in February 2011.)

The navigation bridge and in at least one other location. (SOLAS reg. XI-2/6. 3)

For new ships carrying high density cargoes of over 1000 kg/m3, checking of the structure and stability of the vessel with any hold flooded in all load conditions.

(1) That the ship has been surveyed in accordance with the Annex to the BWM Convention; and (2) that the survey showed that Ballast Water Management on the ship complies with the Annex to the Convention.

If the ship is unable, or in the special circumstances of the case considers it unreasonable or unnecessary to proceed to assist, the master must personally enter in the Official Log Book the reason for failing to proceed. The entry must be witnessed by a crew member.