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Emergency Response Plans Approved by: MD Issue 3, Rev. 0 Effective Date: 01/01/2015

FIRE ON DECK/IN CARGO SPACE

Part 3 - Emergency Checklist EM/CK 01-B

FIRE ON DECK / CARGO SPACE

CHECKLIST NO : EM/CK 01-B

No Actions
Sound General Alarm and Cease All Cargo Operations. Inform terminal, if vessel in
1. port. Operate emergency stop of cargo pumps in case cargo discharging operations
are in progress. Inform Master.
If the fire is small, attempt to extinguish it with a foam fire extinguisher available
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nearby.
Muster all crewmembers at emergency stations and account for all. If any missing
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initiate search and rescue prior attempting fire fighting.
Master takes charge. Establish communication with all emergency station parties.
4. Notify emergency party heads of the seat of fire, staging area and plan for fighting
the fire.
5. Inform DPA/company of the fire. Request for assistance if required.
6. Start fire/foam pump and line up deck foam system.
Inform port authorities/ terminal and local fire services if in port. Request tugs to pull
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out vessel from berth.
Update position in GMDSS console. Warn all vessels in the vicinity. Broadcast
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distress message on GMDSS equipment.
9. Start I.G. system and pressurize cargo and slop tanks.
If disabled, “Not Under Command” lights/shapes exhibited and appropriate sound
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signals made
11. Prepare lifeboats and liferafts for launching.
12. Check Fire pumps are running, Additionally, keep Emergency Fire pump ready
Commence boundary cooling of adjacent tanks /deck top by opening the fire
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hydrants and allowing water to run over the deck.
Evaluate the risk of explosion in case of fire in tank. If risk exists then take
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measures to mitigate the risk.
Initiate fire fighting based on the plan developed. Mitigate risks and hazards before
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making attempt to extinguish fire.
If at sea head the vessel is such a way that the wind carries the flames and smoke
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away from the fire fighters.
17. Consider approaching a port of refuge for further assistance if required.
18. Send updates to DPA/company on the situation and progress of fire fighting.
Maintain records in the vessel’s logbooks regarding all actions taken in responding
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to the fire incident.