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FIRE ON DECK
Issued on : 15.09.1997 Revision N°:1
6. If no follows up from the investigation muster the fire team /rescue team / cooling team
to the buffer area
7. Evacuate unnecessary personnel and passengers from the buffer area and make sure
that all accesses are interdicted
8. Vessel position available in radio room, satellite terminal and other automatic distress
transmitters, updated as necessary
10. At sea alter course and speed to reduce draft and minimise fire spread
11. If in or near port alert Port Authorities, shore fire service, fire brigades, make sure that
the International Shore Connection is properly fitted in place
12. If the fire breaks out sound “ FIRE ON BOARD GENERAL ALARM”
15. Shut down cargo and /or bunker operations /tank washing if any
23. Distress message send if fire not under control on all distress frequencies
IF THE FIRE HAS BEEN PUTTED OUT
2. Has been Determine cause of fire , ascertained that all source of ignition have been
removed
3. Area has been properly ventilated and all residual fumes blown out
8. If there is a spill of oil in connection with the fire, inform appropriate parties( refer to
SOPEP or VRP plan if within USA territorial waters