EXERCISES

CONTINGENCY PLANS MANUAL

SEARING GEAR FAILURE

No ACTIVITY Responsibility YES NO N/A

1 Call the Master WO

2 Inform Engine Room WO

3 Engage alternate or emergency steering system Ch Engineer

4 Depending on the circumstances (traffic, sea Master

conditions) take evasive actions as necessary (ME
astern…)

5 Check position of vessels in the vicinity WO

6 Check for navigational hazards in the vicinity Master

7 Fix position of the vessel, note the time of failure WO

8 Warning broadcast on VHF channel 16 RTG, WO

9 Prepare for anchoring if considered necessary and 1st officer

possible

10 Check reason of failure, spares required or shore Ch Engineer

service needed

11 Inform the Company Master

12 Pass position of vessel to GMDSS station RTG, WO

13 Exhibit lights or shapes according to COLREG 72, WO

as amended and switch on deck lights if
necessary

14 Endorse the Log book accordingly, record all Master

details and facts, take photos (if possible)

ISM Code – ISO 9001:2000

1. This form has to be used for training purposes and also as initial report to Company in case of real situation. It gives guideliness for
activities related to this critical situation, but it is neither exhaustive nor limited to them.
2. This form has status of quality record. It must be filled in folder Z2 and kept permanently.