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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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