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Emergency Contingency Procedures ECP - Matrix Grounding |
Doc No.: ECP-A3
Revision: 01 Date: 15 Oct 2024 Issued by: DPA Approved by: MD |
Note:
- Hardcopy to be maintained on bridge.
| Action to be taken | Bridge Team | Technical Team | Emergency Squad | Watch Officer | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Call Master | ⚫ | ||||
| Report casualty | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Alert vessel’s crew and other vessels in vicinity; and Broadcast Urgency or Distress message, as appropriate, Inform VTS or port authority, as appropriate | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Ascertain vessel’s position | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Display ‘Aground’ signal. Change the navigation status on the AIS | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Implement VRP / SMPEP / SOPEP as applicable and conduct damage control procedure | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Account for and ensure the safety of the vessel’s crew | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Initiate oil spill removal and verify containment, if applicable | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Isolate pipeline valves | ⚫ | ||||
| Sound internal spaces and initiate structural damage survey | ⚫ | ⚫ |
| Action to be taken | Bridge Team | Technical Team | Emergency Squad | Watch Officer | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take soundings around the vessel and assess the nature of sea bed | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Report casualty to Co. Office | ⚫ | ||||
| Determine location of “grounding point” | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⚫ | ||
| Assess vessel stability condition and calculate for potential risk eg. loss of buoyancy, overstress, excessive list, capsized, cargo shifting | ⚫ | ||||
| Contact Class ERS for damage stability assessment and advise on Cargo / Ballast transfer | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Transfer cargo internally and/or consider lightering | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Monitor weather, sea conditions, tidal direction and height effects on vessel | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⚫ | ||
| Determine need for commercial salvage assistance | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Coordinate re-floating with authorities | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Ascertain cause of casualty | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⚫ | ||
| Preserve VDR or S-VDR records if not automatically protected and preserve ECDIC records | ⚫ |
| Action to be taken | Bridge Team | Technical Team | Emergency Squad | Watch Officer | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sound general emergency alarm | ⚫ | ||||
| Switch to high cooling water | ⚫ | ||||
| Manoeuvre as appropriate/stop engine | ⚫ | ||||
| Consider use of anchor | ⚫ | ||||
| Muster crew for damage control | ⚫ | ||||
| Determine location of deep water in relation to the ship | ⚫ | ||||
| Consider taking additional ballast to prevent unwanted movement and damage | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Maintain log/records of event and decision | ⚫ |