Emergency Response

Question 1

What to do in reduced visibility

Answer 1

1. Call Master
2. Inform engine room
3. Engines ready for immediate manoeuvre
4. Sound appropriate whistle signal
5. Review safe speed
6. Review Radar setup and optimise
7. Close watertight doors if not already closed
8. Request additional lookouts
9. Consider hand steering
10. If switched off, turn on navigational lights

Question 2

What to do in case of a fire

Question 3

what to do in case of flooding

Question 4

What to do in case of grounding

Question 5

what do in case of man over board

Question 6

When to call the Master (As per STCW)

Answer 6

1 if restricted visibility is encountered or expected;

2 if the traffic conditions or the movements of other ships are causing concern;

3 if difficulty is experienced in maintaining course;

.4 on failure to sight land, or a navigation mark or to obtain soundings by the expected time;

.5 if, unexpectedly, land or a navigation mark is sighted or a change in soundings occurs;

6 on breakdown of the engines, propulsion machinery remote control, steering gear or any essential navigational equipment, alarm or indicator;

7 if the radio equipment malfunctions;

8 in heavy weather, if in any doubt about the possibility of weather damage;

9 if the ship meets any hazard to navigation, such as ice or a derelict; and

10 in any other emergency or if in any doubt.