Emergency Contingency Procedures
ECP - Matrix
Hull Failure
Doc No.: ECP-A16
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
Report casualty
Alert vessel's crew - account for and ensure their safety
If vessel is unable to manoeuvre due to exceptional circumstances, display ‘Not under command’ signal (as per COLREGS Rule 27). Change the navigation status on the AIS
Implement VRP / SOPEP as applicable
Determine location and extent of casualty
Initiate damage control measures
Isolate cargo and fuel pipeline
Determine vessel's structural integrity (damage stability and hull stress)
Conduct tank / void gauging
Report casualty to Co. Office
Determine need for commercial salvage assistance
Initiate oil spill removal and verify containment
Coordinate shore-side response
Ascertain cause of casualty
Determine corrective action
Contact Class ERS for damage stability assessment and advise on Cargo / Ballast transfer
Transfer cargo internally and/or consider lightering
Preserve VDR / SVDR records if not automatically protected