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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Flashcards

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What are your immediate actions in the event of a Man Overboard?

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  1. Engage manual steering and manoeuvre ship appropriately. (Helm hard over towards the side of the casualty)
  2. Release lifebuoy with light and smoke signal
  3. Activate the GNSS marker/ECDIS marker
  4. Sound 3 prolonged blasts on the ships whistle as well as general emergency alarm. Make announcement.
  5. Muster crew at appropriate muster stations. Illuminate decks as required.
  6. Assign a lookout to indicate the position of the person of the water
  7. Prepare rescue boat for launching.
  8. Commence appropriate manoeuvre (Williamson turn or Anderson turn)
  9. Determine the appropriate method of recovery in the prevailing circumstances and conditions.
  10. Prepare equipment for recovery of the person from the water.
  11. Hoist Oscar
  12. Broadcast a distress message
  13. Inform VTS or port authority
  14. Note the meteorological conditions and assess the state of the tide.
  15. Check for navigational hazards and other vessels in the vicinity
  16. Collect medical equipment and set up medical station
  17. Maintain a record of events
  18. Inform the appropriate contacts and authorities
  19. Commence search pattern if applicable.
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What are your immediate actions in the event of a fire?

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  1. Sound fire alarm
  2. Muster crew and passengers at appropriate muster stations.
  3. Close the fire doors and watertight doors
  4. Isolate power
  5. Shut down ventilation
  6. Identify the location, cause, nature and class of the fire. Decide upon the firefighting medium and method
  7. Commence boundary cooling
  8. Extract any casualties if applicable. Provide medical treatment
  9. Consider activation of fixed firefighting systems
  10. Broadcast urgency or distress message as applicable
  11. Inform VTS or port authority
  12. Note the meteorological and tidal conditions
  13. Check for navigational hazards and other vessels in the vicinity
  14. Manoeuvre the vessel as appropriate
  15. Collect medical equipment and set up medical station
  16. Maintain a record of events
  17. Inform the appropriate contacts and authorities
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What are your actions once the fire has been extinguished?

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  • Boundary cooling personnel to remain on standby
  • Firefighting team remain on standby
  • Monitor fire detection systems in case of spread/re-ignition
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What are your actions in the event of abandoning ship?

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  1. Give the verbal order to prepare to abandon ship
  2. Muster crew and passengers at appropriate muster stations.
  3. Instruct crew to don lifejackets and immersion suits as appropriate
  4. Manoeuvre the vessel as appropriate
  5. Launch liferafts. Rig liferaft embarkation ladders
  6. Broadcast distress message
  7. Inform VTS or port authority
  8. Collect medical equipment
  9. Collect emergency portable radio equipment (EPIRB, SART, VHF)
  10. Collect pyrotechnics
  11. Collect additional food/water. Collect grab bags
  12. Collect passports and documentation
  13. Maintain a record of events
  14. Inform the appropriate contacts and authorities
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What are the principles of survival?

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  • keep the liferafts together
  • search for survivors if applicable
  • gather other floating objects
  • identify person in charge of the liferaft
  • establish a watch system and post a look-out
  • open up equipment pack
  • issue anti seasickness tablets
  • administer first aid if appropriate
  • adjust liferaft canopy openings as appropriate
  • adjust canopy lighting as appropriate. conserve battery where possible
  • check liferaft for any leaks
  • prepare detection equipment
  • decide on food and water rations
  • establish sanitary arrangemnts
  • maintain morale
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What are your immediate actions in the event of a collision?

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  1. Manoeuvre the vessel as appropriate to minimise the damage. Stop engine. Engage astern propulsion. If already collided. Consider remaining embedded
  2. Close watertight doors
  3. Sound the general alarm. If possible, give warning over PA system or other means
  4. Muster crew and passengers. Switch on deck lighting.
  5. Commence damage control measures in accordance with the damage control plan. Dynamically risk assess crew activity
  6. Sound tanks, bilges, void spaces. Evaluate risk of pollution
  7. Establish communications with the other vessel and offer assistance if possible.
  8. Check damage stability. Consider remaining embedded.
  9. Broadcast distress signal
  10. Inform VTS or port authority or nearest coastal station
  11. Obtain updated meteorological forecast. Assess the state of the tide.
  12. Identify nearest safe haven. If necessary, arrange for external assistance such as a tow
  13. Consider dropping anchor if the conditions are appropriate
  14. Consider the possibility of other associated hazards (Fire, flooding, pollution)
  15. Collect medical equipment and treat casualties if applicable.
  16. Maintain a record of events
  17. Inform the appropriate contacts and authorities
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What are your immediate actions in the event of grounding?

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  1. Manoeuvre the vessel as appropriate. Stop the engines and shafts
  2. Close watertight doors
  3. Sound the general alarm. If possible, give warning over PA system or other means
  4. Muster crew and passengers. Switch on deck lighting
  5. Fix position by all available means. Confirm charted depth.
  6. Commence damage control measures in accordance with the damage control plan. Dynamically risk assess crew activity
  7. Sound tanks, bilges, void spaces. Evaluate risk of pollution
  8. Take soundings around the vessel. Check depth of water around the vessel. Assess the nature of the seabed
  9. Check damage stability. Consider possibility of re-floating or remaining aground.
  10. Exhibit the appropriate shapes and make the appropriate sound signals
  11. Broadcast safety message, inform if aground on an uncharted depth
  12. Inform VTS or port authority if appropriate
  13. Obtain updated meteorological forecast. Assess the state of the tide.
  14. Identify nearest safe haven. If necessary, arrange for external assistance such as a tow or salvage
  15. Consider dropping anchor if the conditions are appropriate
  16. Consider the possibility of other associated hazards (Fire, flooding, pollution)
  17. Collect medical equipment and treat casualties if applicable.
  18. Maintain a record of events
  19. Inform the appropriate contacts and authorities
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What are your immediate actions in the event of a flooding?

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  1. Manoeuvre the vessel as appropriate to minimise the water ingress
  2. Close watertight doors
  3. Sound the general alarm. If possible, give warning over PA system or other means
  4. Muster crew and passengers. Switch on deck lighting
  5. Commence damage control measures in accordance with the damage control plan
  6. Sound tanks, bilges, void spaces. Evaluate risk of pollution
  7. Assess the cause, the rate of ingress of water and the possibility of temporary repairs
  8. Check damage stability.
  9. Broadcast distress message
  10. Inform VTS or port authority if appropriate
  11. Obtain updated meteorological forecast. Assess the state of the tide.
  12. Identify nearest safe haven. If necessary, arrange for external assistance such as a tow
  13. Check for navigational hazards and other vessels in the vicinity
  14. Consider preparing to abandon ship
  15. Collect medical equipment and treat casualties if applicable.
  16. Maintain a record of events
  17. Inform the appropriate contacts and authorities
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What are your actions upon seeing pollution in the water?

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  1. Sound general alarm.
  2. Muster crew by appropriate means.
  3. Initiate emergency procedures in response to the original hazard
  4. Identify the cause or source of the spillage. (Sound tanks)
  5. Take measures to control discharge (Close manifold, stop bunkering, reduce tank level)
  6. Inform port authorities, coastal authorities and ship´s interest contacts.
  8. Collect oil pollution prevention equipment.
  9. Start clean up procedure. (Use appropriate PPE)
  10. Take sample of any spillage
  11. Maintain record of events
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What are your immediate actions in the event of main engine failure?

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  1. If the vessel still has headway or steerage. Turn away from dangers
  2. Reduce speed
  3. Sound general alarm and if possible, announce over PA system or other means.
  4. Communicate with the engine room. Assess the cause and rectify the failure
  5. Close the watertight doors
  6. Exhibit the appropriate lights and shapes and make sound signals as appropriate. (NUC)
  7. Change the AIS status
  8. Broadcast safety or urgency message
  9. Inform VTS, port authority or nearest coastal station if appropriate
  10. Fix position, check for navigational hazards and other vessels in the vicinity
  11. Obtain updated meteorological forecast. Assess the state of the tide.
  12. Consider dropping anchor if the conditions are appropriate
  13. Identify nearest safe haven. If necessary, arrange for external assistance such as a tow or salvage
  14. Maintain a record of events
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What are your immediate actions in the event of steering failure?

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  1. Disengage autopilot. Try alternative steering methods. (NFU, bridge wing control)
  2. Reduce speed
  3. Sound general alarm and if possible, announce over PA system or other means.
  4. Communicate with engine room. Identify cause and rectify failure. Inspect steering flat.
  5. Close watertight doors
  6. Exhibit the appropriate lights and shapes and make sound signals as appropriate. (NUC)
  7. Change the AIS status
  8. Broadcast safety or urgency message
  9. Inform VTS, port authority or nearest coastal station if appropriate
  10. Fix position, check for navigational hazards and other vessels in the vicinity
  11. Obtain updated meteorological forecast. Assess the state of the tide.
  12. Consider dropping anchor if the conditions are appropriate
  13. Identify nearest safe haven. If necessary, arrange for external assistance such as a tow or salvage
  14. Maintain a record of events
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Total electrical failure (Blackout)

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  1. Manoeuvre the vessel as appropriate to keep the ship away from danger
  2. Reduce speed
  3. Inform crew, announce over PA system or other means
  4. Communicate with the engine room. Identify cause and rectify failure
  5. Close watertight doors
  6. Select emergency power supplies for bridge and navigational equipment
  7. Exhibit the appropriate lights and shapes and make sound signals as appropriate. (NUC)
  8. Change the AIS status
  9. Broadcast safety or urgency message
  10. Inform VTS or port authority if appropriate
  11. Fix position. Check for navigational hazards and other vessels in the vicinity
  12. Obtain updated meteorological forecast. Assess the state of the tide.
  13. Consider dropping anchor if the conditions are appropriate
  14. Identify nearest safe haven. If necessary, arrange for external assistance such as a tow or salvage
  15. Maintain a record of events
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What are your actions in the event of receiving a distress call?

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  • Record contents of the alert or message
  • Establish communications with the RCC and/or On-Scene Co-ordinator and other SAR -j as appropriate
  • Maintain radio watch
  • Monitor X-Band radar and AIS for SART signals as appropriate
  • Post additional look-outs
  • Prepare for recovery of persons from the water
  • Consult IAMSAR Manual Volume III
  • Monitor the distress situation
  • Maintain log/record of events and decisions
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Acknowledging a distress message on DSC. What is the process?

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TBD

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What are the general duties of the on scene commander?

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TBD

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What is the CIRM? In Rome?

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Centro Internazionale Radio Medico, C.I.R.M. Is based in Rome, Italy and gives 24-hour free radio medical assistance worldwide to ships of any country. It can coordinate the evacuation of a patient depending on location.

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How to obtain Radio medical advice

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Use privately contracted medical advice services such as medaire
To obtain telemedical advice contact the nearest coastal radio station. The Coastguard or Coast Station will direct the caller to a working frequency and is obliged to seek basic details, including brief details of the casualty’s illness or injury, type of vessel, next port of call or nearest at which the casualty could be landed, confirmation of position, and if mid-ocean, to discuss with Coastguard when likely to be in helicopter range. The Coastguard will then put the caller through to a TMAS doctor
For the UK, the officially designated providers are at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth and at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Telemedical advice is available free of charge to provide support in cases where an individual suffers either illness or an accident at sea.

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What are the symptoms and treatment from someone who has been recovered from the water and has suspected hypothermia?

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Symptoms
•	Shivering, feels cold
•	Pale skin
•	Confused, sleepy lethargic
•	Pulse difficult to feel
Treatment
•	Keep horizontal
•	Handle gently
•	Do not leave alone
•	Replace wet clothes with dry ones
•	Slowly warm the casualty
•	Measure temperature
•	Contact TMAS
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How would you launch the rescue boat?

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  1. Remove covers/lashings
  2. Rig painters
  3. Ensure Rescue boat crew are suited up
  4. Engine started
  5. Rescue boat is lowered once crew is ready
  6. Once approaching the water, engine is set appropriately
  7. Hook is disconnected from falls using quick release
  8. System
  9. Painters released
  10. Manoeuvre away from vessel
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Which are the three Man overboard recovery manoeuvres? Describe each of them

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Anderson or single turn. Less accurate. Fastest recovery method. Used in daylight or good visibility conditions.
1. Hard over to the side that the casualty went in the water.
2. After deviation from the course by 250 degrees, rudder to midship position and stopping manoeuvre to be initiated
Williamson. More accurate. Puts the ship on the original track line. Slow procedure. Used during night or if there is poor visibility.
1. Rudder hard over to the side that the casualty went in the water.
2. After deviation from the original course by 60 degrees, rudder hard over to the opposite side
3. When heading 20 degrees short of opposite course, rudder to midship position and ship to be returned to opposite course
Scharnov. Only appropriate in a delayed man overboard situation
1. Rudder hard over to the preferred side.
2. After deviation from the original course by 240 degrees, rudder hard over to the opposite side
3. When heading is 20 degrees short of opposite course, rudder to midship position so hat ship will return to opposite course

21
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What is contained in the plan for recovery of person from the water?

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Risk assessed methods of for recovery of persons from the water
Equipment onboard for recovery of persons in the water
First aid and medical precautions
Duties of personnel in an emergency

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What are the 3 different Man Overboard situations?

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  • Immediate action. Person overboard is noticed form the bridge and action is taken immediately
  • Delayed action. The person is reported to the bridge by an eyewitness and action is initiated with some delay.
  • Person-missing action. The person is reported to the bridge as missing.
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What are the main search patterns?

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The track spacing (S distance) can be calculated using the tables in IAMSAR volume 3. It depends on the size of the search object, the meteorological visibility, the state of the weather and sea state.
It is advisable to use DR navigation in order to minimize the pattern distortion relative to the movement of the search object since it will automatically account for the currents affecting the drift of the search object during the search.
Expanding square (SS)
- This is ideally suited to the situation where the
- position of the casualty is not accurately known but is thought to be within reasonable limits of the projected datum.
- Used by a single craft. Surface craft
- The commencement point is the datum position. Each course alteration is 90 degrees. Every 2 search legs, the s-distance increases by 1S.
Sector Search (VS)
- Most effective when the search area is small,
- Must not be used by multiple search facilities due to the small area
- Search legs intersect the datum point, each turn is 120 degrees normally to SB. Search radius is normally between 2 and 5 NM. A suitable marker may be placed at the datum position for reference.
Parallel track search (PS)
- Used over a large area when search object is uncertain.
- When an area must be divided into sub-areas for assignment to individual search facilities on-scene at the same time.
- Search legs are parallel to eachother and to the long sides of the search area

Track line search (TS)

  • Used when an object has disappeared along a known route
  • Used by aircraft.
  • Consists of a rapid search of the intended route of the vessel. Search legs are along the intended route
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When should the search be concluded?

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Only the Master of the distressed vessel, or the Duty Officer at the MRCC, may terminate a search. As such, the OSC must continue until reasonable hope has passed. The OSC must consider:
• the probability that survivors are still in the area,
• the probability that survivors are alive,
• the probability of finding survivors, and
• the length of time that the OSC can remain on scene.

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What are contained in the 3 volumes of the IAMSAR manual?

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Volume 1 - Organization and management. Discusses the Global SAR system concept, establishment and improvement of national and regional SAR systems and cooperation with neighbouring States to provide effective and economical SAR services.
Volume 2 - Mission coordination. Assists personnel who plan and coordinate SAR operations and exercises.
Volume 3 - Mobile facilities. Carried on board rescue units, aircraft and vessels to help with the performance of a search, rescue or on-scene coordinator function and with aspects of search and rescue that pertain to their own emergencies.

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What is contained in IAMSAR Volume 3?

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Section I Overview. SAR structure
Section 2 Rendering assistance. Initial action, Search function
Section 3 On scene coordination. Responsibilities of the OSC, Search patterns.
Section 4 Onboard emergencies. MOB, Medical evacuation.

27
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Helicopter evacuation is required, what are your preparations?

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Briefing Crew, Communication with Pilot, course and speed, Don’t touch the cable, clear deck no moving items, lash down items, dynamic risk assessment, PPE finally moved on.

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What if the vessel´s structure does not allow for evacuation in the basket?

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Launch rescue boat with casualty depending on the conditions.

29
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After hitting the dock and taking on water, who would you report to?

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  • MAIB
  • DPA
  • Insurance, P&I club
  • Port authority
  • Flag state administration
30
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You run aground as you are coming off the dock. What are your actions?

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TBD

31
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You are manoeuvring off the dock and your bow starts taking on water, what are your actions?

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TBD

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What is IALA? What are the 2 regions?

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International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation Lighthouse Authorities is a non-profit organization which brings together authorities from over 80 countries to provide technical coordination, information sharing, and coordination of improvements to aids to navigation throughout the world.
IALA Region A: Europe, Africa, Australasia, Parts of Asia.
IALA Region B: North and South America, Japan, North and South Korea, Philippines

33
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What LSA do you have on your last yacht?

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Inflatable Liferafts, lifejackets, Immersion suits, rescue boat, embarkation ladders, Emergency portable radio equipment, pyrotechnics,

Master (Yachts) < 3000GT Oral Prep (15 decks)

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