Ships muster list and emergency instructions

specify actions to be taken by each crew

member and officer in case of emergency
All personnel should be familiar with the
emergency instructions and act according to
the instructions when the alarm is raised
A vessels safety plan and fire control plan
specify details and location of all equipment
for emergency use
• All personnel should know the location of
emergency equipment and be familiar with its
use
• It is essential that personal are properly
trained for emergency operations
• All equipment which may be used in an
emergency must be maintained in good order
and be ready for use at all times
• The correct emergency procedures for
accidents are given in cargo data sheets
 fire
• Immediate action
1. Raise the emergency alarm
2. Determine location of the fire/explosion
3. Check for oil/hazardous substances, pollution & possibility
of one
4. Determine any casualties and provide first aid if necessary
5. Contain and extinguish the fire (use fixed system if
necessary)
6. Set up emergency distress transmitter and keep ready for
use
7. In port: stop cargo work evacuate shore personnel keep
mail engine ready and inform port and fire authorities
• Command center
1. Fix the ships position and record all
movements/events
2. Compile communication reports and monitor
weather conditions
3. Inform the technical department an designated
person and advise them of the status
4. Determine the possibility of sinking breaking up or
capsizing in due course
5. Exhibit the required signals and broadcast a
distress/urgency/safety message as per
circumstances
6. Inform the relevant authorities and for shore
assistance required
• Emergency team
1. Ch. Officer is to be incharge of any deck emergency
2. 2nd engineer to be incharge of any engine
emergency
3. Identify and assess the source and report to the
command center
4. Contain and extinguish the fire
5. Check for oil pollution and act accordingly
6. Check stability criteria and stress
7. Assess extent of damage to vessel/cargo
• Support team
1. Provide first aid
2. Prepare life boats
3. Shut all water tight doors and vents
4. Assist as directed
• Engineers team
1. Attend to engine room services and controls
2. Report the status of the main engine and
auxiliary equipment to the command center
3. Stop vents and isolate electrical supply if
required
 collision
• Immediate action
1. Stop main engine and raise emergency alarm
2. Determine if any casualties suffered and render
first aid
3. Establish communication with the other vessel and
exchange information
4. Check for oil pollution and possibility of one
5. Assess for any immediate danger of sinking or
capsizing
6. Effect necessary damage and pollution control
actions
• Command center
1. Fix ships position and record all
movements/events
2. Establish communication with opponent
vessel and exchange information
3. Broadcast situation to vessels in the vicinity
and keep clear
4. Inform technical superintendent and
designated person and advise status
5. Inform agents/port authorities and arrange
for P&I surveyor
• Emergency team
1. Inspect /assess damaged area and report to
command center
2. Ascertain if any oil pollution and act accordingly
3. Take all ballast bilge and fuel tank soundings
4. Effect damage control and temporary repairs
5. Check damage stability and stress criteria
6. Ballast/deballast and transfer fuel as deemed
necessary
7. Take fuel tanks and e/r bilge sounding
• Support team
1. Provide first aid
2. Prepare life boats
3. Shut all water tight doors and vents
4. Assist as directed
• Engineers team
1. Attend to engine room services and controls
2. Investigate e/r for any damage or ingress of
water
3. Initiate steps for fire fighting if necessary
4. Check switch board for low insulation
5. Check steering gear
6. Report the status of the main engine and
auxiliary equipment to the command center