Emergency Contingency Procedures
ECP - Matrix
Toxic Liquid Release
Doc No.: ECP-A31
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
If in port – advise terminal and notify local and national authorities
Initiate medical assistance onboard and from shore if required
Stop any cargo operations – and shut tank valves
Fire pumps in readiness
Stop air conditioning / ventilation
At night – switch on all deck lighting
Muster crew – conduct tally of personnel (Ensure that all staff wear the emergency escape sets)
Identify the chemicals involved and determine the degree of risk.
Consider the need for all personnel to evacuate the vessel
Activate water sprays
Shut all cargo system valves
Operate deck water spray system
Prohibit all smoking
Advise engine room and emergency parties of situation
If at sea – advise nearest coast state and alert vessels in vicinity
Commence notifications
Refer to MSDS emergency procedures
If at sea – consider alteration of course of speed to carry vapour cloud away from ignition sources of accommodation
Preserve VDR / SVDR records if not automatically protected