ECP DEAD SHIP RECOVERY PROCEDURE	Doc No.: ECP 17-00 Revision: 01 Date: 15 Oct 2024 Issued by: DPA Approved by: MD

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17.1 RECOVERY FROM DEAD SHIP

Dead ship condition in view of SOLAS regulation II-1/26.4 should be understood to mean a condition under which the main propulsion plant, boilers and auxiliaries are not in operation and in restoring the propulsion, no stored energy for starting and operating the propulsion plant, the main source of electrical power and other essential auxiliaries is assumed to be available

The arrangements for bringing main and auxiliary machinery into operation should have capacity such that the starting energy and any power supplies for engine operation are available within 30 min of a dead ship condition.

Vessel specific dead ship recovery plan to be readily available onboard in the required locations. Technical team onboard should be able to understand/demonstrate the correct procedure for preparing the ship from cold dead ship condition

Responsibilities:

• Chief Engineer
  Ensure vessel-specific recovery plan is available.
  Ensure starting arrangements for emergency generator are in good condition
  Conduct periodic drills.
  Ensure team members are aware of the correct procedure
  Verify readiness of emergency systems.
• 2nd Engineer in coordination with Electrical officer
  Lead recovery operation.
  Restore switchboards and automation.
  Assign team members to specific systems.
  Monitor time compliance (30 minutes).

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

The following must be readily available onboard and kept for easy access:

• Vessel-specific dead ship recovery plan
• Simplified recovery flow chart (posted in ECR & Engine Room)
• Starting air system diagram
• Emergency switchboard single line diagram
• Generator starting procedures

TRAINING & DRILLS

• Dead ship recovery drill to be conducted as per HSSEQ-03
• Simulate blackout recovery and identify the time requirement
• Practical demonstration by engine team
• Record in HSSEQ-04

17.2 PROCEDURE FOR RECOVERY

Please note dead ship recovery procedure is specific to vessel and below are guidelines only.

1. Confirm Dead Ship condition (Total blackout).
2. Start Emergency Generator manually from emergency switchboard.
3. Energize Emergency Switchboard and essential emergency circuits.
4. Start Emergency Air Compressor.
5. Fill Emergency Air Bottle to required starting pressure.
6. Once emergency air pressure tank reaches 12 Kg/cm², prepare to start Generator #1.
7. Line up FO system, FW system and SW cooling system.
8. Start Generator #1 and close the air circuit breaker.
9. Start Generator cooling SW pump.
10. Start Main Air Compressor and fill up the main reservoir.
11. Start Generator #2 and synchronize with Generator #1.
12. Start Auxiliary Boiler and commence heating fuel tanks.
13. Start Purifier and fill up the FO service tank.
14. Line up FO, LO, FW and SW cooling system for Main Engine.
15. Start Main LO pump and jack up Main Engine for 30 minutes.
16. Start Main Engine and check all parameters.
17. Once smooth running is confirmed, gradually increase RPM until normal speed is attained.
18. Again check the following:
    • FO Booster Pump
    • M/E Cooling FW Pump
    • Boiler Circulating Pump
    • Main Cooling SW Pump
    • Other Parameters

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