ABANDON SHIP PROCEDURE
Normal procedure will be for the Abandon Ship Signal to be preceded by the General Alarm.
The Abandon Ship order may only be given by the Master, or Officer in Charge of vessel (if Master incapacitated). The signal is as per the Muster List; sounding Short – Long – Short – Long signals (repeatedly) on both General Alarm and Whistle. This signal will be given after verbal orders are issued to Abandon.
CHECKLIST
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WHO | DONE | Req’d by Managing office | |||
*RA *WR *DE | ||||||
01 | Sound General Alarm | Master | X | X | ||
02 | Send message informing vessels in area/coast station & INMARSAT of intention to Abandon | Designated GMDSS operator |
X |
X |
X |
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03 | Take all way off vessel | Master | X | |||
04 | Prepare Sat-M for transfer to boats if time permits | OOW |
X |
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05 | Take SOLAS radios, Sarts and EPIRB to boats | Designated Person as per Muster List |
X |
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06 | Take additional stores to boats | Designated Persons as per Muster List |
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07 | Take additional clothing to boats | Designated Persons as per Muster List | ||||
08 | Take Log Books etc to boats | OOW / Master | ||||
09 | Prepare boats for launching | As per Muster List | X | |||
10 | Ensure all personnel accounted for | OIC Lifeboat |
X |
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11 | Give Abandon Ship signal | Master | X | |||
12 | Ensure personnel securely strapped in prior to lowering boat | OIC Lifeboat |
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13 | Ensure all personnel drinks sufficient water and takes seasickness tablets prior boarding. | OIC Lifeboat | ||||
14 | Once boat waterborne – move well clear of vessel | OIC Lifeboat |
*RA : Radio Advice |
*WR : Written Report |
*D/E : Documents/ Evidence |
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