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Emergency Contingency Procedures ECP - Matrix Emergency Towing |
Doc No.: ECP-A10 Revision: 01 Date: 15 Oct 2024 Issued by: DPA Approved by: MD |
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Note:
- Hardcopy to be maintained on bridge.
| Action to be taken | Bridge Team | Technical Team | Emergency Squad | Watch Officer | Office |
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| Determine towing and arrangement that will best suit the intended voyage or emergency | ⚫ | ||||
| Consider size, horsepower and manoeuvrability of assisting ship | ⚫ | ||||
| Determine whether distressed vessel should be towed from bow or stern | ⚫ | ||||
| Display ‘Towing’ signal (as per COLREGS Rule 24). Change the navigation status on the AIS | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Establish early communication to exchange information, decide what preparations should be made | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Consider means for transferring the towing hawser between the two ships | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Maintain radio communications during connecting up operation | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Refer to Peril at Sea and Salvage Guidelines | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Consider LOF 2000 | ⚫ | ||||
| Consider P&I / H&M | ⚫ | ⚫ |