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Emergency Contingency Procedures ECP - Matrix Main Engine Failure |
Doc No.: ECP-A24 Revision: 01 Date: 15 Oct 2024 Issued by: DPA Approved by: MD |
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Note:
- Hardcopy to be maintained on bridge.
1 MAIN ENGINE FAILURE
| Action to be taken | Bridge Team | Technical Team | Emergency Squad | Watch Officer | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notify Office Notify interested parties if delay anticipated. |
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| Master Informed | ⚫ | ||||
| Check for other vessels in the vicinity Check for navigational hazards in vicinity. |
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| Change over from bridge control to Engine Control Room (ECR) and check for ME response | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Change over from ECR to local control station if main engine is not responding from ECR | ⚫ | ||||
| Fix position of vessel | ⚫ | ||||
| Broadcast SAFETY or URGENCY message, if appropriate | ⚫ | ||||
| Rudder & Bow Thruster used to best navigational advantage | ⚫ | ||||
| Prepare for anchoring if in shallow water | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| If vessel is unable to maneuver due to exceptional circumstances, display ‘Not under command’ signal (as per COLREGS Rule 27). Exhibit NUC lights/signals/shapes. Change the navigation status on the AIS. Inform VTS or port authority, as appropriate | ⚫ | ||||
| Assess weather, sea conditions, currents and drift. Forecasted weather/sea conditions. (Refer to publication “Peril at sea and salvage” for guidance on set and drift calculation) | ⚫ | ||||
| Ascertain cause of casualty | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Report casualty | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Provide support as needed | ⚫ | ||||
| Maintain log/record of events and decision | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Preserve VDR / SVDR records if not automatically protected | ⚫ |