Emergency Contingency Procedures
ECP - Matrix
Steering Failure
Doc No.: ECP-A25
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
Master and Chief Engineer Informed
Alternative Steering Engaged and Disengage auto pilot
Sound signal made when appropriate
Reduce Speed and Manoeuvre as appropriate / stop engines(s)
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
Warning broadcast to other ships and broadcast Safety or Urgency message as appropriate
Notify Office
Ascertain cause of casualty
Report casualty
Provide support as needed
Prepare for anchoring if water depth and conditions are appropriate
Check for navigational hazards
Check positions of vessel in the vicinity
Maintain log/record of events and decision
Preserve VDR / SVDR records if not automatically protected