Emergency Contingency Procedures
ECP - Matrix
Flooding
Doc No.: ECP-A18
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 ⚫ ⚫ ⚫
Muster crew and initiate damage control measures ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫
Advise engine room of situation, order a slowdown/stop main engines ⚫ ⚫ ⚫
Determine if any casualties suffered and render first aid, if necessary ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫
Assess the immediate danger of sinking and capsizing ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫
Check for oil / hazardous substances pollution and possibility of one ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫
Monitor latest weather forecast and assess impact on present situation ⚫ ⚫
Consider changes in course and speed to reduce level of water ingress ⚫ ⚫ ⚫
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 ⚫ ⚫
Attempt to remove flooding effect by pumping out affected space if feasible ⚫ ⚫ ⚫
Have ready at position of radio, details of ship's position and any other relevant information ⚫ ⚫ ⚫
Determine extent of flooding, exercising caution as some spaces may be under pressure due to flooding ⚫ ⚫ ⚫
Advise nearest coast state using "standard reporting format" ⚫ ⚫
Advise Company by emergency phone followed by message and advise charterers ⚫
Determine possible final trim/list and stability due to flooding ⚫ ⚫ ⚫
Consider ballasting / de-ballasting to reduce level of flooding ⚫ ⚫
Advise company using "standard format" (updated situation) ⚫
Notify owners, H&M, etc. ⚫
Call Master ⚫ ⚫
Close all water tight doors ⚫ ⚫
Maintain log/records of events and decisions ⚫ ⚫
Preserve VDR / SVDR records if not automatically protected ⚫
In case of flood
Engine Room – Checklist Main Engine Failure, complete as appropriate ⚫ ⚫
Steering Gear Room – Checklist Steering Failure, complete as appropriate ⚫ ⚫
Generator Compartment – Checklist Total Electrical Power Failure, complete as appropriate ⚫ ⚫