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The engines are not stopped immediately to keep the person away from the
propeller. The same is the case for wheel hard over to the side of the casualty
as it is done to keep the stern away from the casualty. Screaming about the
MOB at the instant that the mishap is realized is of paramount importance to
use all manpower available for immediate use. The lifebuoy also adds to the
lifesaving process as the smoke signal leaves a conspicuous mark by the day
or night. It is also important to pick up the lifebuoy to not confuse any other
ships passing by about the status of the MOB. They must not assume that
there is a MOB in the vicinity and proceed towards helping the person when
he has already been rescued. Entries in the Ship’s Logbook hold great legal
importance and should be made carefully. Always try to succeed in the first
attempt as even a little delay can cause a human life.
The Williamson Turn:
Do not smoke cigarette sitting or lying on the bed and also, do not keep
or throw live smoking buds in the dust bins.
Try not to use essence stick or candles inside the cabins. If they are
used, make sure they are lit up during your own presence and while
your going out of the cabin, are blown off
Never use hot plate or heater for cooking purpose inside the cabin.
Never use loose or open wire (without plug or naked wire).
Always make sure electrical circuit is never overloaded i.e. too many
connection in one socket.
Never put your clothes near or on room heater or lamps.
Do not bring oily rags inside your boiler suit pocket into the cabin.
Never leave iron unattended when ironing clothes in laundry room.
Always make sure all the electrical circuits in accommodation are in
sound condition to avoid short circuit fire.
Chief cook should make sure that galley is always attended when hot
plate is on.
Never leave oil pan unattended in galley.
Toaster and kettle must never be over heated.
If any welding or gas cutting operation is carried out inside
accommodation, all the precaution that are necessary, must be taken.
In tanker ship, accommodation ventilation suction should be away from
cargo holds as their vapour can enter inside the accommodation and
create a flammable atmosphere.
All the visitors coming on board when the ship is at port must be briefed
about the fire hazards.
Safe Lookout / Sole Lookout as per STCW:
Under the STCW Code, the OOW may, be the sole lookout in daylight
provided that on each such occasion:
The situation has been carefully assessed and it has been established
without doubt that it is safe to operate with a sole lookout.
Full account has been taken of all relevant factors, including, but not
limited to:
State of weather.
Visibility.
Traffic density.
Proximity of dangers to navigation.
The attention necessary when navigating in or near traffic
separation schemes.
When deemed necessary, assistance is immediately summoned to the
bridge.
If sole lookout watchkeeping practices are to be followed, clear
guidance on how they should operate will need to be given in the SMS.