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What are action in case of Structural Failure ?

In ALL emergencies, Captain/Chief Eng. will take control of situations as soon as possible – but initiative must be taken by other individuals where immediate action is required.
Sounding the alarm must be loud and clear – use of the General alarm and PA System  is encouraged.
Any available spare person should be nominated as writer as soon as possible to prompt actions from this checklist and record events as they happen.  

 

CHECKLIST

 

 WHO DONE Req’d by office

*RA           *WR          *DE
01 Activate  ENGINEERS ALARM Finder or Duty Engineer
02 Ascertain risks and act accordingly,  

         OIL POLLUTION

         SEAWATER  INGRESS

         CARGO   Movement or Transfer

         WEATHER CONDITIONS

 Master/Chief Engineer.

All staff

  

 

 

 

    X

  

 

 

 

   X
03 Inform Bridge or Engine Room OOW or Duty Engineer
04 Investigate damage FULLY.. Make use of vessels plans. SMT  

     X

  

   X
05 Assess consequences to vessels  stability, buoyancy   and  hull stress. Chief Officer  

     X

  

   X
06 Commence emergency repairs as able. Chief engineer with

full staff/crew team.

  

     X

  

   X
07 If necessary request assistance-

                Tugs.

                Materials, etc.

 Master  

 

    X

  

 

     X         

  

 

    X
08 Adjust speed and /or course. Master   OOW      X
09 Notify external bodies.  

                Owners

                Operators

                Coast guard or equivalent

 Master  

 

 

    X

  

 

 

     X

  

 

 

    X
10 If req’d consider sending distress  and /or evacuate vessel Master    OOW  

    X

  

     X
11 Log all times and actions OOW      Duty Engineer      X     X
13 Calculate any new ETA’s 2nd officer      X

 

*RA : Radio Advice *WR : Written Report *D/E : Documents/ Evidence

manish-mayank

 

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