Emergency Contingency Procedures
ECP - Matrix
LNG or LPG Release
Doc No.: ECP-A32
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 ⚫ ⚫
Activate ESD
Stop any cargo operations – and shut tank valves
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Try to stop the leak if that is possible (wrapping with wet rugs, tightening bolts) ⚫ ⚫
Fire pumps in readiness and make the dry powder system ready for possible outbreak of fire ⚫ ⚫
Stop air conditioning / ventilation and close all watertight doors ⚫
At night – switch on all deck lighting ⚫
Muster crew – conduct tally of personnel (Ensure that all staff wear the emergency escape sets) ⚫ ⚫ ⚫
Activate water sprays and flush water in leak area ⚫ ⚫ ⚫
Shut all cargo system valves ⚫ ⚫
Operate deck water spray system ⚫ ⚫
Prohibit all smoking and avoid any kind of external ignition source ⚫ ⚫
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 ⚫