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Before applying any technical guidance, readers should confirm that it is suitable for the specific vessel, system, configuration, operating area, crew competence, permits, and safety controls. Safety-critical work should be planned, authorised, documented, and carried out by competent people using approved procedures.
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6. Incident investigation content
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7. Role and hiring guidance
Articles about ETO, AVIT, CTO, CETO, and related roles are intended to improve role clarity and hiring decisions. They do not create employment advice, recruitment guarantees, wage requirements, or legal obligations. Compensation and job-scope decisions should be reviewed against the vessel's needs, market conditions, contract terms, and applicable employment law.
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