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
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