Emergency Contingency Procedures
ECP - Matrix
Fire or Explosion
Doc No.: ECP-A12
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
Call Master ⚫
Report Casualty ⚫ ⚫
Alert vessel’s crew – account for and ensure their safety ⚫
If vessel is unable to maneuver due to exceptional circumstances, display ‘Not under command’ signal (as per COLREGS Rule 27). Change the navigation status on the AIS ⚫ ⚫
Implement VRP / SMPEP / SOPEP as applicable ⚫ ⚫
Broadcast distress message if vessel in imminent danger ⚫
Determine location and extent of casualty ⚫ ⚫
Initiate damage control and fire-fighting measures ⚫ ⚫
Isolate cargo and fuel pipeline ⚫ ⚫
Determine vessel’s structural integrity (damage stability and hull stress) ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫
Report casualty to P&I, owners, etc. ⚫ ⚫
If fire on deck, consider transferring cargo internally ⚫ ⚫
Determine need for commercial salvage assistance or lightering assistance ⚫ ⚫
Ascertain cause of casualty ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫
If fire in accommodation, engage with fire team ⚫
If uncontrolled fire in Engine Room, make head counts of all crew/passenger and activate Foam / CO2 with master’s order ⚫ ⚫ ⚫
If uncontrolled fire in Pump Room, make head counts of all crew/passenger and activate Foam / CO2 with master’s order ⚫ ⚫ ⚫
Contact Class ERS for damage stability assessment and advise on Cargo / Ballast transfer ⚫ ⚫
Transfer cargo and/or ballast as required ⚫ ⚫
Preserve VDR / SVDR records if not automatically protected ⚫