Emergency Situations Flashcards
General Emergency layout
Alarm Muster crew and guests Watertight doors and fire doors Damage assessment Response teams Control measures Water tight integrity Stability Light , sound signals, dayshapes Knock on (pollution, fire) GMDSS LOGBOOK Abandon ship Reporting: - When - How - Who - Certification
Collision
All way off Position Weather Set and rate Proximity to navigational hazards Wether to part or stay connected Stability Lights, sounds signals, day shapes GMDSS Pollution Fire Anchor Contact other vessel Offer assistance LOGBOOK Reporting
Grounding
Alarm Watertight doors Muster crew and passangers Stop engines Damage assessment Tank soundings Response team Control measures Bilge pumps Chart assessment Bottom composition Stability and stability booklet Tides and weather Anchor GMDSS Launch vessel and sound around vessel Consider re-floating or ballasting down LOGBOOK Report DPA Port state Class Flag MAIB
Flooding
General alarm Muster crew and passenger Watertight doors Bilge pumps and emergency pumps Stability booklet Damage assessment Control measures GMDSS Position Weather and tidal information Beaching Knock on, electrical failure, fire, pollution LOGBOOK Abandon ship
Reporting
Beaching
Knock effect from other emergency. Muster all crew and passengers Contact local radio station and inform of intentions and location Contact DPA Chart assessment determine appropriate location Sloping beach Sand small stones Protection from weather Proximity to Shore support Reduce ballast Trim by the stern Clear away anchors Beach at right angle Drop anchors before beaching to assist in keeping vessel perp to the beach. Rig anti slew line to weather first After beaching Sound tanks Ballast down Pollution precautions REPPORT
Mechanical Failure of steering at sea
Slow down Try all modes of steering - Manual to Auto - Auto to Manual - Follow-up and non follow-up If sea is up take precautions to keep vessel head to wind. Split sticks if twin motor Display lights, shapes and signals for NUC Muster crew and guests Damage assessment Watertight doors Operate emergency steering, Manual hydraulic, through solenoid control If no control take measures to centre rudder. If twin engine control heading with engines to keep course slow ahead. Chart assessment Position Weather Set and rate Proximity to Nav Hazards GMDSS Pan Pan Stability assessment Contact local authorities DPA Owner Possible towage Report
What factors should be taken into account before abandoning ship.
Weather
Stability
Geographic position
Lifesaving appliances availability and the condition
Casualties present or expected if remain onboard
Numbers of person and then experience
Range of SAR craft and time
Communications with SAR
Danger of explosion
Danger of situation worsening and time in which abandonment can take place.
In what two instances should a vessel be abandoned.
When the vessel is in the process of sinking after all measures to prevent sinking have been attempted.
If the vessel is still afloat but risks loss of life due to smoke, heat or some other adverse conditions
What are the elements of a Damage assessment?
- Watertight integrity
- Engine room - Loss of equipment
- Casualties
- Pollution
For all Navigational Emergencies the following concept should be adopted
For all situations the following concept needs to be adopted:
• Muster (check numbers).
• Close watertight doors.
• Assess the extent of damage.
• Implement control measures.
• Check for other issues such as fire or pollution.
• Decide if watertight integrity has been impaired.
• Consult stability booklet.
• Send urgency or distress if appropriate.
• Decide on abandon ship is required.
Then subsequently:
• When to report the incident.
• How to report the incident.
• Who to contact.
• Any changes to certification.
