10. The functions of a Shipping Master shall be-(a) to supervise and afford facilities for the engagement and discharge of seamen in the manner provided in this Ordinance and the rules and regulations made thereunder; (b) to provide means for securing the presence on board at the proper time of the seamen who are so engaged;(c) to facilitate the making of apprenticeships to sea services; (d) to perform such other functions relating to seamen, apprentices and ships as are, by or under this Ordinance or by general or special order of the Government, assigned to a Shipping Master.