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As far as the seafarer is concerned, first and foremost, he or she must be aware of the
different types of emergency situations that can arise on board ship. This would help in
understanding the real scenario in a better way, and would also lead to taking correct
actions to save life, property, and environment.
General Alarm
In case of a general alarm:
Rush to muster station with life jacket, immersion suit, and act according to the
vessel’s Muster Lists.
Fire alarm
In case of a fire alarm:
In case of fire, raise the Fire/General alarm as soon as possible. Try to stop fire
and if it is not possible, muster according to the Fire Muster List.
Man Overboard signal
In case of Man Overboard Signal:
Rush to the deck and try to locate the crew member fallen in the water
Carry as much ration, water, and warm clothing as you can carry
Engineers Call
In case of engineers call:
All Ship Engineers Should assemble in the Engine Control Room
CO2 alarm
In case of CO2 alarm, leave the Engine Room immediately.
Immediate action should be taken in preventing more sea water to enter the
engine room and Emergency bilging from the Engine Room should be established
in accordance with the Chief Engineer.
Pollution prevention
In case of any oil spill/pollution immediate action should be taken according to
the vessel’s “Shipboard Oil Pollution Prevention Plan”.
In case of any other emergency situations, call for help either by using the phone or by
activating the EMERGENCY CALL. Whatever might be the situation, keep the Master,
Chief Engineer and Officer on Watch informed of the situation all the time.
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