Main Engine Failure
Master called
Comms with ECR
Navigational risk assessment - vessels and hazards
Immediate action taken to keep ship away from
danger
Disengage autopilot
Increase manning and lookouts
Not Under Command (NUC)
lights, shapes and
sound signals activated, as appropriate
Anchoring prepared if water depth and conditions
are appropriate
AIS status modified
VTS or port authority informed, as appropriate
SAFETY or URGENCY message broadcast, if
appropriate
Bridge informed of the situation and status,
including expected time of restarting the engine
Log/record of events and decisions maintained
I WOULD CHECK SMS FOR ANYTHING MISSED
Steering Failure
Master called
Hand steering
Alternate or emergency steering engaged
Appropriate manoeuvres made/engine(s) stopped
Engine room informed of steering failure
Way off ship taken, if safe to do so
Not Under Command (NUO) lights, shapes and
sound signals activated, as appropriate
Navigation risk assessment - vessles and hazards
Engine prepared for manoeuvre
Anchoring prepared if water depth and conditions
are appropriate
AIS status modified
VTS or port authority informed, as appropriate
SAFETY or URGENCY message broadcast, if
appropriate
Bridge informed of the situation and status of
repairs
Log/record of events and decisions maintained
Blackout
Master called
Immediate action taken to keep the ship away from danger
Not Under Command lights, shapes and sound signals activated
Engine room/duty engineer contacted
Emergency power supplies selected for bridge and navigational equipment
Navigational risk assessment - vessels and hazards
Anchoring prepared if e appropriate
VTS or port authority informed, as appropriate
AIS status modified
Bridge informed of the situation and status of repairs
Log/record of events and decisions maintained
Collision
Master called
General emergency alarm sounded
Engine room notified
Appropriate manoeuvres made/engine(s) stopped
Watertight doors and automatic fire doors closed
Crew mustered at damage control stations
Any passengers mustered
Damage control procedures conducted
URGENCY or DISTRESS message broadcast, if appropriate
All tanks, bilges, void spaces and cofferdamsvsounded regularly
Ship checked for spills/pollution, internal and over the side
VTS or port authority informed, as appropriate
Company emergency response team notified
Deck lighting switched on
Assistance to other vessel offered
VDR records preserved
ECDIS records preserved
Stability checked, with shore assistance (emergency response services) if available
Disengagement from the other ship prepared and planned as appropriate
Log/record of events and decisions maintained
Grounding
Master called
General emergency alarm sounded
Engine room notified
Watertight doors and automatic fire doors closed
Appropriate manoeuvres made/engine(s) stopped
Switch made to high cooling water intakes
Use of anchors considered
Aground lights or shapes exhibited and sound
signals made
VTS or port authority informed
Company emergency response team notified
Deck lighting switched on
AIS status modified
Crew mustered to damage control stations
Damage control procedures conducted
All tanks, bilges, void spaces and cofferdams sounded regularly
Ship checked for spills/pollution, internal and over the side
Nature of the sea bed assessed
Tides and currents assessed
Weather conditions and forecasts assessed
Soundings taken around ship
Location of deep water in relation to the ship determined
Option to reduce draught onsidered
Option to take on additional ballast to prevent unwanted movement and damage considered
Stability checked, with shore assistance (emergency response services) if available
Refloating prepared and planned as appropriate
URGENCY or DISTRESS message broadcast
Log all events
MOB
Lifebuoy with light and smoke signal released on side that person has fallen overboard
GNSS and ECDIS MOB marker activated
Hand steering engaged
Engines ready for manoeuvring
Immediate manoeuvring action taken to preserve safety of person in water
General emergency alarm sounded, including three
long blasts on ship’s whistle
Look-out assigned to indicate the position of the person in the water
Master called
Extra look-outs posted
Recovery manoeuvre started
Preparations made for recovery of persons from the water
DISTRESS message broadcast, if appropriate
Role of on-scene co-ordinator assumed
Signal flag OSCAR hoisted
Log/record of events and decisions maintained
Fire
FIND, INFORM, RESTRICT, EXTINGUISH or ESCAPE
Master called
General emergency alarm sounded
Isolate area - Ventilation system shut down - fire dampers closed
Fire doors and watertight doors closed
Crew mustered to fire control stations
Fire control procedures conducted
Navigational risk assessment - vessels and hazards - manouvoure as appropriate
In case off fire in:
Engine room - Main engine failure
Steering gear compartment - Steering failure
Generator compartments - Blackout failure
URGENCY or DISTRESS message broadcast
VTS or port authority informed
Company emergency response team notified
Log/record of events and decisions maintained
Flooding
Master called
General emergency alarm sounded
Engine(s} stopped until the situation is assessed
Hand steering engaged
All watertight doors closed
Crew mustered to damage control stations
Damage control procedures conducted
In case off flood in:
Engine room - Main engine failure
Steering gear compartment - Steering failure
Generator compartments - Blackout failure
All tanks, bilges, void spaces and cofferdams sounded regularly
Ship checked for spills/pollution, internal and over the side
URGENCY or DISTRESS message broadcast
VTS or port authority informed
Company emergency response team notified
Stability checked, with shore assistance (emergency response services) if available
Log/record of events and decisions maintained
Recipt of distress alert
LOG, INFORM, SET, TRANSCRIBE
Contents of distress alert and/or message recorded
Master called
Communications established with the RCC and/or on-scene co-ordinator and other SAR units
Radio watch maintained
X-Band radar and AIS for SART signals monitored
IAMSAR Manual Volume Ill and industry guidance on rescue procedures consulted
Extra look-outs posted
Distress situation monitored
Preparations made for recovery of persons from the water
Log/record of events and decisions maintained
Abandon Ship
DISTRESS message broadcast on authority of the Master
Crew instructed to don lifejackets and immersion suits as appropriate
Crew mustered at lifeboat stations
Survival craft prepared for launch
EPIRB. SART and SOLAS radios collected and prepared
Survival craft embarked and launched
Survival craft remain close to ship and in contact with each other
CUT, STREAM, CLOSE, MAINTAIN
EPRIB and SART activated
Enclosed Space Rescue
Master called
Exact location, nature of incident and number of people confirmed
Rescue team and medical team mustered
General emergency alarm sounded
Area restricted
Personal protective equipment required for entry checked and used
Rescue equipment checked and confirmed ready for use
Atmosphere tested
Situation prior to entry evaluated to ensure safety of those performing rescue
Rescue performed
Casualty recovered, area secured and rescue completed
Additional care given by medical officer
Gyro Failure
Call Master
Engage hand steering
Switch radar to head up
Try secondary gyro
Compare radar overlay
Fix vessel position
Access safe speed
Increase manning if needed
GPS Failure
Call master
ECDIS to dead reckoning mode
Monitor position by alternative means
Radar overlay on ECDIS
Switch radar to water stabilised
Access safe speed
Increase manning if needed
Restricted Vis
MGN 369
Call Master + ECR
Access safe speed
Fog signals
lights
Engines ready for immediate manoeuvre
Post a man on the wheel + hand steering
Increase manning + man on radar
Close watertight doors
Navigational risk assessment
Heavy Weather
Call master
Crew + ECR informed
Course and speed adjusted
Navigational risk assessment
Monitor weather reports
Secure ship:
All openings closed
Stow cargo and loose objects
Deadlights
Scuppers and freeing ports clear
Call master
Restrcited vis
Traffic concerns
Distress alert
Difficulty maintaining course or speed
Break of nav equipment
Heavy weather
Security
Radio equipment malfunctions
Any emergency
Suddenly sighting a nav mark or land when not expecting
Not sighting a nav mark or land when expecting
If in any doubt
