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Shipboard Emergencies
Shipboard Emergencies
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
Emer towing
Fire – use of Co2, info for FB, water on deck
Collision
Grounding
Abandon Ship – L/rafts, L/boats etc
Helicopter Assistance / Hi-line tech
Heavy weather
Failure of steering gear
(a) initial action following: man overboard, collision, grounding, flooding or major
mechanical damage, and receipt of a distress message; initial damage assessment and
control, protection of the marine enviroment.
(b) precautions for the protection and safety of passengers in emergency situations.
(c) use of the International Aeronautical and Marine Search and Rescue (IAMSAR)
Manual (Volume III), distress and emergency signals; Search and Rescue around the
U.K. and world-wide.
(a) understanding of the organisational procedures for the emergency parties and drills.
(b) knowledge of the fire prevention, use and care of the fire-fighting appliances, the
shut-down and isolation of plant and equipment, escape and breathing apparatus, fire and
safety plans.
(c) knowledge of classes and chemistry of fire.
(d) understanding of action to be taken in the event of fire including fires involving oil.
(e) use and care of life-saving appliances and equipment including hand held radio's,
EPIRB's, SART's, immersion suits and thermal protective aide, and rocket throwing
apparatus.
(f) meaning of markings on survival craft and associated equipment.
(g) correct use of distress signals and awareness of penalties for misuse.
(h) launch and manage survival craft and associated equipment.
(i) precaution for the protection and safety of passengers in emergencies.
(j) knowledge of the contents of SOLAS training manuals and maintenance logs.
(k) basic principles of survival.
(l) appreciation of action to be taken when emergencies arise in port.
(m) sources of medical information available.
3. Communications.
(a) use of distress and emergency signals, International Code of Signals and the IMO
Standard Marine Communication Phrases.
(b) emergency communications within the GMDSS regulations.
Shipboard Contingency Plans
ust be able to respond to all shipboard emergencies – how do we do that
– structural failure;
– main engine failure;
– steering gear failure;
– electrical power failure:
– collision;
– shifting of cargo;
– cargo spillage or contamination;
– fire;
– cargo / ER / Galley / alongside (ssc, fire plans)
– cargo jettisoning;
– flooding;
– abandoning ship;
– man overboard / search and rescue;
– entry into enclosed spaces;
– serious injury;
– terrorism or piracy;
– helicopter operations; and
– heavy weather damages.
– SOPEP – bunker spill
COLLISION
Procedure
Sound the General alarm and make a repeated PA-Announcements about the situation.
Bridge
Stop ventilation.
Owners to be contacted immediately by fastest means - if the Master is occupied due to the
imminent danger of his Vessel somebody else must make the call.
Initiate a dialogue with the other Master whether to separate or not taking into
If the vessel is on Fire, leaking oil, leaking cargo and/or vapour, proceed according to
Broadcast Distress Alert and Messages if the ship is in grave and imminent danger and
Damage Assessment
Prepare an "Assessment Team" for inspection, team to be outfitted as situation requires.
Make a print of loadstar as it was prior to the collision and monitor any changes.
Services as required.
Monitor machinery.
FIRE ON DECK
Procedure
Sound the fire alarm.
Bridge
PA-announcement as necessary.
Alter course and/or speed to make smoke clear away from vessel.
Fire Station
Evaluate the situation and activate ESD if deemed necessary.
Activate Water Spray System / Boundary cooling if deemed necessary.
If persons are missing: Gather details of when last seen and report to Bridge.
Prepare fire fighting teams.
Start fire pump(s).
Monitor Gas Detection System.
Monitor Tank Pressures: BOG to Dump / Controlled venting via Fwd Vent Riser after the fire
has been extinguished is to be considered.
One crewmember to be appointed the task of refilling used BA-Bottles.
Prepare AMBU equipment for immediate use.
Investigate and assess extent of incident and report to the bridge.
Procedure
Sound the General Alarm, make the appropriate PA announcement, and confirm there are no
missing persons.
Bridge.
Stop engine.
Maintain log of all events and communications.
Transmit "Pan Pan" message.
Contact the Company and Charteres by fastest means.
Display lights / shapes for vessels aground.
Prepare the Casualty message to the Company.
Check availability of assistance.
Determine wind speed and direction
Direction of current setting or tide rising/falling
Determine any other hazards in the vicinity.
Report to Port/Local Authorities if within coastal waters
Advise shipping: Distress / Urgency / Navigational Warning.
Advise local agent.
Amver /Jasrep (If applicable)
In the event of cargo vapour/liquid leakage or pollution consult relevant procedures and
checklists within GSMS.
Bridge team
Navigational hazards / proximity of other vessels / manoeuvre vessel
Security message
Display signals
Weather conditions / rate of drift / monitor position
Prepare to let go anchors
Casualty message as per Company Procedures.
Local assistance / Other vessels /Lloyds Open Form
Prepare for towage if necessary
Abandon Ship / Prepare Lifeboats.
Maintain Log of events.
Situation report to bridge / updates / estimate of time required to restore steering system.
If on reg run then must draw up plan with all SAR ops on route, if multi ie cruise then
one will do & info can be passed quickly to any sar op on route if necessary.