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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Action to be taken Bridge Team Technical Team Emergency Squad Watch Officer Office
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 ⚫ ⚫