FOM-4.3	Fleet Operations Manual General Emergency Stops	Doc No.: FOM-4.3 Revision: 01 Date: 15 Oct 2024 Issued by: DPA Approved by: MD

1. APPLICATION

This document applies to all shipboard personnel.

2. PURPOSE

The purpose of this document is to specify requirements for familiarization with emergency stop procedures and fuel oil quick closing valves.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES

The Chief Engineer shall:

• Ensure that all engine personnel are familiar with the location and function of emergency stops and fuel oil quick closing valves through regular on-the-job training
• Carry out a thorough inspection to confirm that vessel is complying with SOLAS and United States Coastguard (USCG) requirements
• Report any noncompliance to the Technical Superintendent & Marine Superintendent as soon as deficiency is discovered

4. EMERGENCY STOPS & FUEL OIL QUICK CLOSING VALVE

Chief Engineer and Engineer on Watch (EOW) shall perform and verify the following tasks:

Task	Verification
The EOW shall check that: Quick-closing valves operating system is capable of remotely closing all valves as designed Emergency Stops are capable of remotely stopping the equipment, as designed	Chief Engineer shall verify that ALL QCV and Emergency Stops are marked and operation understood
The EOW shall check that following are available: Technical manuals containing diagrams and information about the system components, spare parts, operation, maintenance and repairs Maintenance Plan	Chief Engineer to confirm that same in order
The EOW shall ensure that all engine department personnel can Identify the location of each quick closing valve and emergency stop Method to operate locally and remotely in an emergency	Chief engineer shall complete and sign HSSEQ-05 Training record He shall carry out training at least every quarter.

5. REFERENCED FORMS AND CHECKLISTS

• HSSEQ-05 form Training Record