LLOYD’S REGISTER – FAIRPLAY SHIP REPAIR & MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK DOCUMENT: RM 2.

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Section 2, Vessel Operation Subject : TEMPORARY IMMOBILISATION Appr. by : Made by:

TEMPORARY IMMOBILISATION PROCEDURES

Objectives
To prevent the safety of a vessel being jeopardised during harbour steaming and after immobilisation.

In open sea
 Vessel to show required light signals or signal figures, in accordance with the "International Rules of the Road"
 Bridge watch / lookout to be maintained, ready to give additional sound and light signals to warn approaching vessels

In restricted waters while harbour-steaming (in estuary, rivers, canals etc.)

 When in congested and heavily trafficked waters or close to the coast and drifting toward the shore, anchoring may be
considered. Alternatively, depending on the situation and various circumstances such as wind, sea, weather (present
and imminent), current, proximity to shore, time needed for repairs etc., other measures and precautions may have to
be considered
 Inform “Port Traffic", the Company and agents
 In an emergency situation, or imminent emergency situation, immediately consult the vessel's "Contingency Plan" and
inform all relevant parties

During harbour steaming with Pilot on board

 Inform the Pilot about the situation, giving all pertinent information and a realistic estimate of the time needed to
repair the vessel enough to be under command again
 Depending on the Pilot's advice, the Master may decide to anchor, or if that is not possible to consider calling in
tugboat(s) to hold vessel in the stream, and to prevent grounding
 Vessel to follow rules for prevention of collisions at sea, local rules and regulations
 The Pilot will give the Master information and advice, and should be consulted and listened to
 Company to be informed immediately

In Port
 If using vessel's own cargo gear, operations shall be suspended. Inform supercargo and agents of the problems, and
give a realistic estimate of the time needed for repairs
 If major and time consuming repairs are necessary, the Company should be informed. It may be to the vessel's
advantage to inform the Company and request they call in assistance from service companies to speed up repairs
 The agents and the Company Superintendents may be able to supply the vessel with valuable information regarding
repairs and service companies available
 If service is not available, the Master shall consult with the Chief Engineer and make the necessary decisions
As each situation is different it is difficult to give a definitive process, however sound judgement, good seamanship and
the ability to listen to and accept good advice will be critical factors.

Engine Failure/Black-out
If there is a danger of black-out during steaming in harbour or in other restricted waters, the bridge/Master and Chief
Engineer should be notified immediately:
Additional crew to be called out as required
Prescribed routines to be followed / initiated
Redundancy systems to be started up as found necessary