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 ⚫