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 ⚫