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Emergency Contingency Procedures ECP - Matrix Hazardous Vapour Release |
Doc No.: ECP-A13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sound general alarm | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⚫ | ||
| If in port – advise terminal | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⚫ | ||
| Stop any cargo operations – and shut tank valves | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⚫ | ||
| Fire pumps in readiness | ⚫ | ||||
| Isolate all cargo tanks / lines | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⚫ | ||
| Isolate non-essential equipment | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Assure accommodation ventilation is in full recirculation | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| At night – switch on all deck lighting | ⚫ | ||||
| Muster crew – conduct tally of personnel (Ensure that all staff wear the emergency escape sets) | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⚫ | ||
| Activate water sprays | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⚫ | ||
| Shut all cargo system valves | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⚫ | ||
| Operate deck water spray system | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Prohibit all smoking | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Advise engine room and emergency parties of situation | |||||
| If at sea – advise nearest coast state and alert vessels in vicinity | ⚫ | ||||
| If vessel is unable to manoeuvre due to nature of her work, display ‘Restricted in ability to manoeuvre’ signal (as per COLREGS Rule 27). Change the Navigation status on the AIS | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Commence notifications | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Refer to MSDS emergency procedures | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| If at sea – consider alteration of course or speed to carry vapour cloud away from ignition sources of accommodation | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Preserve VDR / SVDR records if not automatically protected | ⚫ |