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Emergency Contingency Procedures ECP - Matrix Responding to emergencies in ice covered waters |
Doc No.: ECP-A51 Revision: 01 Date: 15 Oct 2024 Issued by: DPA Approved by: MD |
Note:
- Hardcopy to be maintained on bridge.
| Actions to be taken | Bridge Team | Technical Team | Emergency Squad | Watch Officer | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Call Master | ⚫ | ||||
| Alert vessel’s crew by emergency alarm and announcement on PA system | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Alert other vessels in vicinity; Broadcast Urgency or Distress message, as appropriate. Inform VTS or port authority, as appropriate | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Account for and ensure the safety of the vessel’s crew. Report casualty if any | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Ascertain vessel’s position | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Post extra lookouts | ⚫ | ||||
| Sound internal spaces and initiate structural damage survey if required | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Assess vessel stability condition and calculate for potential risk eg. loss of buoyancy, overstress, excessive list, capsizing, cargo shifting etc. | ⚫ | ||||
| Contact Class ERS for damage stability assessment and advise on Cargo / Ballast transfer | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Monitor weather, sea conditions | ⚫ | ||||
| Seek assistance to call ice breaker if the vessel is stuck in ice | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Consider ballasting/deballasting to counter excessive trim or list | ⚫ | ||||
| Manoeuvre as appropriate/stop engine | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| Refer to the relevant publications like Polar code etc. | ⚫ | ||||
| Maintain log/records of event and decision | ⚫ |