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MAN OVERBORD GUIDELINES

Man overboard is a situation where someone from the crew of the Vessel falls out at river/sea
from the vessel. This can happen in circumstances like bad weather, accidents, or even
negligence.
The initial and early sighting of the fallen crew member plays a vital role in increasing the
percentage of saving his/her life. The actions for a MOB (Man Overboard) are extremely urgent
and must be taken without any delay to save the life of the person who has fallen overboard.

When a man is overboard, the next steps are crucial:

1. Crew members shout ‘MAN OVERBOARD’ until the entire crew is aware of the
situation.
2. Press the MAN OVERBOARD’ button on the GPS.
3. Release the lifebuoy to the ‘MAN OVERBOARD’. Mark the MOB with a buoyant
smoke flare.
4. Assign crewmember to point at the ‘MAN OVERBOARD’ in the water. Continue
to do this the entire time; don’t lose sight of the MOB.
5. Send a DSC distress alert and a Mayday.
6. Prepare a throwing line.
7. Get a line around the ‘MAN OVERBOARD’ and get them aboard.
8. After rescue, Nurse or First Aider to provide assistance instantly.
9. Supervisor or Captain to carry out Head Count. Report to company management
lHSE and client.
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VESSEL COLLISION AVOIDANCE GUIDELINES

Collision Avoidance (CA) is a process in which one ship (manned or unmanned) departs
from its planned trajectory to avoid a potential undesired physical contact at a certain
time in the future

Collision Avoidance Checklist

 Avoid ship channels where possible, or cross them quickly.

 Be alert: Watch for ship traffic.
 Think before you drink!
 Be seen, especially at night.
 Know whistle signals: Five or more mean danger.
 Use radio channel 13 for bridge-to-bridge communication.
 Use up-to-date navigation charts.
 Keep in mind that few survive collisions with ships.
 When in doubt, keep clear.
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ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE OF VESSEL GROUNDING

When a vessel runs aground accidentally, it is called Stranding. The Master of

stranded ship shall first secure the safety of crew, cargo, vessel and the
environment and should

1. Stop engine.
2. Sound emergency alarm.
3. Display aground lights and switch on deck lights.
4. Inform all departments.
5. Broadcast warning message to all vessels in the vicinity and continuous VHF
watch maintained.
6. Check position on chart investigated and safe port options investigated.
7. Head count - casualties.
1. Check condition of machinery wet or dry.
2. Shut all watertight doors and fire doors.
3. Obtain damage reports from all departments.
4. Consider the possibility of fire or oil pollution hazards.
5. Determine nature of bottom. Determine time of next high water.
6. Lifeboat ready and swung out. LSA / FFA equipment standby.
7. Appropriate entries made in logbook.
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FIRE EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES

If the person discovering the fire can easily and quickly extinguish it, then he should do so. If
this is not the case, the following actions should be undertaken.
The person discovering the fire should:

1. Shout FIRE! FIRE!! FIRE!!!

2. Activate fire Alarm: intermittent blaring of the alarm- 2 minutes
3. Communicate location and details of fire to your Supervisor, Radio Room
in the case of base or Captain in case of Boat.
4. Attempt to restrict/stop fuel and air supply to the fire.
5. Attempt to extinguish fire with portable fire extinguishers.
6. Start fire pump and lay out hoses and nozzles from nearest hydrant to
combat the fire.

Remember: Find…. Inform…. Restrict….. Extinguish

Following the initial raising of the alarm the next actions to be taken are:
• Emergency response team proceeds to deploy firefighting appliances to
combat the fire.
• Captain lead emergency response onboard vessel.
• Head count undertaken at the Mustering point by drill coordinators
• Drill co-coordinators or Captain to debrief at Mustering Point.
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TOXIC GAS RELEASE

1. In case of accidental release of a poisonous gas, such as a leaking cylinder,

turn of all ignition sources (if time permits), evacuate the area
immediately and close the door.
2. In the event of personnel skin contamination, wash with soap and water
and remove contaminated clothing.
3. In the event of personnel eye contamination immediately flush the
exposed area using an eye wash or water for 15 minutes.
4. In the event of personnel exposure via inhalation, remove to fresh air,
and
5. Leave the danger zone at once and get into open space. While escaping,
cover your nose and mouth with a wet cloth, if possible.
6. If you feel irritation in your eyes or throat, hold your breath and keep
your eyes closed as much as possible while escaping.
7. If a crew member has been exposed to a toxic gas or vapour, put on
rubber gloves and remove the crew member’s clothing and seal it in a
plastic bag.
8. Have the crew member shower, washing all over with soap for 15
minutes, then rinse the eyes with water for 10 minutes.
9. Seek medical advice with a view to evacuation of the patient.
10. Give oxygen by a non-rebreathing mask at the highest possible flow rate.