Drills Flashcards
Steering drills
At least every 3 months
The master of a vessel must ensure that, within 12 hours before the vessel’s departure from a port, the vessel’s steering gear is checked and tested by the vessel’s seafarers in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of Regulation 26 of Chapter V of SOLAS.
Confined space
At least every 2 months
[Note: MC 92 adopted amendments to SOLAS regulation III/19, on emergency training and drills, to
mandate enclosed-space entry and rescue drills, which will require crew members with enclosed-3
space entry or rescue responsibilities to participate in an enclosed-space entry and rescue drill at
least once every two months. The amendments are expected to enter into force on 1 January 2015.]
Fire
continuous ringing of the bell At least once a month at least once in each consecutive 3 months — a practical demonstration of the use of the portable fire extinguishers must be given by expending the charge of at least 1 extinguisher; Engineer • In charge at fire scene • Start fire pumps • Initiate closing of air intake vents to fire area • If fire in engine room: – ensure engine room clear of personnel – set off Fire Smothering System on order from Master • Inform master of situation • Record incident
Person over board (POB)
Engineer
• Maintain safety of vessel
• Inform and reassure
passengers
Smoke no fire
At least once a month Engineer • In charge at scene • Investigate to confirm no fire • Inform master – “no fire” Upon confirmation of “no fire”: • Ensure engine room clear of personnel • Manage smoke situation to eliminate source • Inform master of situation • Record incident
Collision or grounding
At least once a month Engineer • In charge at scene • Assess damage • Inform master of situation • Record incident
Flooding
At least once a month Engineer • In charge at scene • Investigate and confirm flooding • Start bilge pumps • Isolate flood • Inform master of situation via crew • Monitor situation • Record incident
Abandon ship
prepare to abandon ship 1 short 1 long 1 short 1 long 1 short 1 long Abandon ship; verbal command Abandon ship, abandon ship, abandon ship At least once a month Engineer • In charge at muster stations • In charge of passengers • Inform and reassure passengers • Passengers to muster stations • All pax to don lifejackets • Oversee deployment of liferafts • If more than one raft, appoint a ‘lead survivor’ for each liferaft • Record incident
Pollution
At least once a month Engineer • In charge at scene • If able, isolate spill • For sewage, isolate and keep passengers/crew away from spill – be aware of H2S gas • Make safe the area around the spill • If available, deploy boom (on order from Master), utilise crew as required
Passenger/Crew injury
At least once a month Engineer • Maintain safety of vessel • Standby to assist as directed by most senior first-aider
General Alarm
7 short 1 long
go to muster station
take life jacket
take appropriate clothing
