Response to Emergencies

Question 1

Steering Failure: Initial Actions

Answer 1

Engage Manual Steering / Alternative steering system / Emergency Override tiller to regain rudder control

Stop steering pump(s) and then start the alternative pump(s)

Reduce speed and determine position of rudders

Inform and maintain communications with Engine Control Room

Inform Master, additional officers and helmsman

Question 2

Steering Failure: Subsequent Actions

Answer 2

Arrange for manning of emergency steering position

Close watertight doors

Establish communication with emergency steering
position and verify gyros aligned

Engage emergency steering if necessary

Establish proximity of navigational hazards and verify traffic situation

Prepare for anchoring if water depth and conditions are appropriate

Modify AIS

Inform VTS or port authority, as appropriate

Not Under Command lights, shapes and sound signals, as appropriate

Maintain log/record of events and decisions