What are action in case of Abandon Ship Procedure ?

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	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
03	Take all way off vessel	Master		X
04	Prepare Sat-M for transfer to boats if time permits	OOW		X
05	Take SOLAS radios, Sarts and EPIRB to boats	Designated Person as per Muster List		X
06	Take additional stores to boats	Designated Persons as per Muster List
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
11	Give Abandon Ship signal	Master		X
12	Ensure personnel securely strapped in prior to lowering boat	OIC  Lifeboat
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