CONTINGENCY PLANS MANUAL

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1 Written By Verified By Approved For Application NAME AND SURNAME Safety&Quality Department Manager NAME AND SURNAME Technical department Director NAME AND SURNAME Managing Board President

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS... 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION RESPONSIBILITIES MASTER S AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY OFFICERS RESPONSIBILITY FAMILIARIZATION OFFICE EMERGENCY TEAM GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE TEAM EMERGENCY TEAM ACTIVITIES VESSEL EMERGENCY SQUAD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF EMERGENCY SQUAD EMERGENCY SIGNALS EMERGENCY SQUAD ACTION SHIP EMERGENCY SITUATION REPORTING INITIAL REPORT ACCIDENT / INCIDENT / NEAR MISS REPORT EMERGENCY TRAINING AND DRILLS REVIEW AND REVISION OF CONTINGENCY PLANS REFERENCE APPENDIX - CHECK LISTS... 9

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4 1. INTRODUCTION The Contingency Plans Manual outlines the procedures, which shall be followed when a Company vessel is involved in an emergency (critical) situation and/or marine casualty. Emergency (critical) situation is situation while the ship, including crew and cargo and environment, are being jeopardized. The aim of this manual is to ensure timely response and that such response is adequate to meet the size and nature of such a casualty and thereby, as quickly as possible, to remove the threat of serious escalation of the situation. Additionally, to define the records to be kept as objective evidence for all events and response actions taken onboard and ashore in connection with the casualty. It is essential that this plan is activated promptly when needed, because speed may be vital if escalation to more serious situation is to be prevented. 2. RESPONSIBILITIES 2.1. s Authority and Responsibility In all cases where: Human life is in danger Damage or loss of the vessel or cargo is threatened Risk of damaging the environment (pollution) is imminent In cases when it is difficult to estimate whether the situation is critical or not, the muster will always declare situation as critical. The must take all proper precautions immediately, without restraint, for the safety of the vessel and all personnel on board. At sea, the responsibility for action rests with the and his Officers. Where a casualty occurs in territorial waters or port limits, the authority and/or the port authority may be involved and the s freedom of action may be thereby constrained. This would be particularly so if the hazards relevant to the casualty could put third parties at risk. In these later circumstances, contingency plans may need to be adopted quickly to take into account the requirements of the shore authorities. However, the basic considerations in these circumstances are still of the same nature as those when the ship is at sea. When the ship is berthed alongside a cargo terminal, the responsibilities for action in the event of an accident are more complex, as the terminal management must also be involved both in the protection of the terminal facilities and in the provision of any remedial action. In the sense of that, Company has included exchanging of necessary information in preparation check lists for loading/unloading the cargo, which must be agreed and fulfilled with the terminal before any operation.

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6 2.2. Officers Responsibility EXERCISES Chief Officer shall take charge of the Shipboard Emergency Team for deck related incident and keep the informed. He shall ascertain cause and, if possible, rectify the incident. Watch Officer, if the Chief Officer is otherwise engaged, shall take charge of the Team, initially supply any materials needed and keep the informed. Chief Engineer shall take charge of the Shipboard Emergency Team for an engine room related incident. He shall further ascertain cause of incident and, if possible, rectify it and keep the informed. First Engineer shall, if the Chief Engineer is otherwise engaged, take charge of the Team. Watch Engineer shall supply any materials needed and keep the master informed 2.3. Familiarization The personnel to be involved must be familiar with the procedures of this manual and understand what may be required of them. The following personnel shall review this manual and fully familiarize themselves with the actions and responsibilities required: All office personnel and managers directly involved with vessels operations (Department Managers, Section Managers, Superintendents) s, Chief Engineers and Officers on Company vessels Personnel listed in Emergency Team All other individuals who may become involved in the procedures outlined herein 3. OFFICE EMERGENCY TEAM 3.1. General An office based Emergency Team has been organized in order to deal promptly and effectively with casualties involving the Company vessels. The Team is formed from senior and experienced office staff members and will be activated to respond to casualties such as collision, fire, explosion, pollution or any other serious events affecting the ships and environment. In principle, first contact should be established with contact person on emergency phone, who will be in charge to inform the Office Emergency Team. The members of the Team are listed, with their contact numbers. That list must be placed on the bridge, in radio room, in engine control room, in cargo control room and conference room on all Company ships. In case of a casualty, the Team will immediately be activated. Notification of an incident will normally come through operational channels from the, but first information will come through virtually any communication medium, by the quickest possible means. The steps that must be taken as soon as the Company is notified are as follows: Assemble the Team (physically or by means of telecommunication) Define responsibilities Outline required facilities

7 Define initial procedures for acquiring casualty information

8 Asses the seriousness of the event Develop remedial procedures Communicate details of the event to the authorities, insurance interests, charters and cargo interests, ship agent and media, as appropriate Arrange for technical and salvage assistance Make arrangements to record all actions and events in connection with the casualty 3.2. Assembly of the Team The Team member will normally receive initial notification of any casualty. In that moment his responsibility is to immediately inform the Technical Director who is the Team leader and who will start the assembly of the Team and any other actions, including informing the Company top management. In case of Technical Director absence, all obligations are delegated to his deputy Emergency Team Activities Each casualty is different and unique, and has a different set of parameters. However, the following guidelines are intended to help the early stages of the occurrences. Activities are not limited and may be extended or reduced, based of the nature of the casualty. Initial Briefing on assembly, the Team shall be given a thorough up-date by the Team leader. As soon as all available information has been collected, the Team will decide if and which other personnel or facilities should be alerted. Prompt advice will need to be given by the appropriate Team member to Underwriters, Charterers, Cargo Interests, Classification Society, Agent at the previously intended next port of call and in vicinity of the casualty. If salvage services are likely to be required, appropriate Salvers may need to be contacted, and if technical advice on ship construction may be needed, the Classification Society should be alerted. Assistance to Casualty, among the other actions, at the earliest possible stage, a decision will be made regarding to dispatch one or more office personnel to the scene of the casualty. While they are in transit, the Team will establish the best means of communication with the ship and most appropriate shore base in her vicinity. Team will also arrange their reception in order to facilitate immediate contribution to the control of the casualty. An early assessment of the circumstances will lead to an indication of the requirements for assistance. The Team shall be able to contact and will be aware off the facilities available from the major Salvers. If the use of such facilities is required and has not yet been contracted, the Team will develop proposals and will contract for such assistance. Similarly, if assistance for unloading the cargo may be required, the Team will investigate the availability of ships and equipment for this purpose. Families or Serving Personnel will quickly learn of the casualty from the media or other means and, naturally, will be concerned. Whether or not injuries to personnel are reported, a team member shall be assigned to make the earliest possible arrangements for the continual presence in the Company office of appropriate staff to provide information when necessary, and to have available information for bona fide representatives calling on the telephone. Media and Public Relation, whether or not information regarding the existence of the casualty has reached the news media networks, the General Director or delegated General Management member shall develop a mechanism to handle press conferences and appropriate release of information to the media.

9 4. VESSEL EMERGENCY SQUAD 4.1. General EXERCISES The safety of everyone onboard depends upon the ability of ship personnel to meet the unexpected and it is the s duty to ensure that the ship emergency organization is ready to cope with all likely contingencies. The ship personnel shall be fully aware of the actions to take in case of emergency, following Company established plans and instructions, and s orders Assembly of Emergency Squad One or more squads shall assemble when the general alarm sounds, in accordance with the vessel Muster list at the Muster Stations. Specific duties for the Squad(s) members are indicated on Muster List, unless otherwise advised by the Emergency Signals The emergency signals are the following: General Emergency signal consists of seven (7) short consecutive blasts followed by a long blast, informing the crew to take their positions as specified in the Muster List and to carry out all specified actions for abandoning the vessel (preparation of life saving appliances, etc) but not to commence abandoning vessel (boarding of life saving crafts or launching the same) for which the explicit order by the master ABANDON SHIP is required. Fire Signal consists of a group of blasts each one is of ten (10) seconds duration, informing the crew to take their position, as specified in the Muster List, and take the appropriate actions to put out the fire. In the case of a fire drill at the same time that the fire alarm is sounded, the real situation is announced through the vessel communication system. Flooding signal consists of three (3) long blasts and has the same warning purpose as the fire signal Emergency Squad Action Each casualty is different and unique, and has a different set of parameters. However, the following guidelines are intended to help the early stages of the occurrences. Activities are not limited and may be extended or reduced, based of the nature of the casualty: Initially attempt to avoid escalation of the casualty Eliminate the cause of the casualty Restore, at least temporarily, damages Prevent recurrence of the casualty The rest of the vessel personnel, as per s verbal orders, shall support the Squad(s).

10 5. SHIP EMERGENCY SITUATION REPORTING Correct reporting is of the greatest importance for the correct performing any salvage action. With reporting casualty or emergency (critical) situation, s are instructed to use plain, clear and unabbreviated English or national language and avoid the usually acceptable telex shorthand. This will help prevent any misunderstandings or ambiguities Initial Report When transmitting initial reports to the authorities of the nearest Coastal State, regarding incidents involving dangerous goods, harmful substances and/or marine pollutant, the format should conform with the guidance contained in IMO Resolution A.648(16) and the Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP). Check lists with all necessary actions to be taken in predictable critical situations are enclosed to this Manual, including responsibilities and recording instructions. Primarily, their purpose is to give guidelines for drills training and, also, for initial reporting to Company Team in case of real situation. Whenever the initial report is communicated verbally to the Company, a confirmation fax or telex should always be sent substantiate the report. No statement or declaration must be given to any third party without General Management agreement. In case that link couldn t be established so quickly, assistance must be required from the nearest ship P&I Club representative. In case that master has no other possibility to get in touch with, but is ought to give the statement to local authorities, following sentence must always be included: NOTE: Submitted without prejudice and not as an admission of liability For critical situations related to environment pollution in USA waters all actions must additionally follow VESSEL RESPONSE PLAN, according to Oil Pollution Act 1990 (OPA90). For critical situations related to environment pollution in other countries and regions, all actions are explained in SOPEP Accident / Incident / Near Miss Report Report shall be later sent to the Company in accordance with Accident/Incident/Near-Miss Report or in a free form but taking account all elements stated on the report form. All other correspondence related to the case (telexes, faxes, official statements, checklists, logbook extracts or other documents) must be attached to it. In relation to any risk situation that occur while performing jobs on board, it is necessary to complete form Risk Assessment and inform DPA accordingly. The form is prepared to help to assess if planned work or any job that could endanger crew, ship or environment should be performed. Also it is helpful to assess if completed work during which occurred a near miss situation has to be reorganized to prevent possible injury or loss.

11 6. EMERGENCY TRAINING AND DRILLS The office and vessel s personnel shall be trained on shipboard safety and protection of environment. Such training shall be conducted by qualified office personnel and vessel s Officers, also external courses, audio and visual aids. Training shall be conducted according to the requirements of International Conventions, rules and regulations (SOLAS, STCW), flag Authorities and Company established operating procedures. Shore based personnel and crew must be properly trained so to ensure their readiness to potential emergency situations. Drills are scheduled and carried out: According to SOLAS requirements (See VSM Emergency Organization/Drills) Once per year for the others Situations listed in the appendix to this manual must be subjected to critical situation drills, at least once per year on each ship, depending on her type. It is responsibility of the Safety and Quality Department Manager (DPA) to prepare and submit appropriate emergency training for all ships on the beginning of each year. Drills are preliminary scheduled. It is master s responsibility to perform them when found appropriate and report to the Company. At the end of the year, masters of each ship must summarized performed/missing drills and inform DPA. Reasons for missing drills must be investigated and they included in the emergency training plan for the next year. s must properly review, evaluate and report to the Company (DPA) all drills performed. Ship/shore drills every six months The shore-based organization response to emergencies (as per appendix to this manual) must be tested periodically. Ship/shore drills are planned and performed according scenario prepared by DPA. Report must include all relevant documentation (internal and external communication, photos, check lists, records) and has to be subjected for review. 7. REVIEW AND REVISION OF CONTINGENCY PLANS Every emergency or incident, which require the use of contingency plans, shall be reviewed after the event. The files created shall be studied thoroughly, to ascertain whether the situation could have been avoided or better confronted, and to take whatever corrective action is considered necessary to improve the next time response or avoid the re-occurrence of the situation. Review report will be included in the incident file. They will have the status of quality records. 8. REFERENCE 1. Familiarization and Onboard Training VOP Manual 2. Training ODP Manual

12 9. APPENDIX - CHECK LISTS No Name 1 ABANDON THE SHIP 2 BRIDGE MANEUVERING FAILURE 3 CARGO DECK FIRE 4 CASE OF DEATH 5 COLLISION 6 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION FAILURE 7 EMERGENCY LEAVING THE BERTH 8 ENGINE ROOM FIRE 9 EXPLOSION 10 FIRE IN SUPERSTRUCTURE 11 FIRE ON CARGO TERMINAL 12 FLOODING OF COMPARTMENTS 13 GROUNDING 14 GYRO COMPASS FAILURE 15 HARMFUL LIQUIDS/GASES LEAKAGE 16 HEAVY WEATHER DAMAGE 17 HELICOPTER OPERATION 18 MAIN PROPULSION FAILURE 19 MAN OVERBOARD 20 MEDICAL MATTERS/INJURY 21 PIRACY AND ROBBERY 22 PUMP ROOM FIRE 23 SALVAGE/EMERGENCY TOWING 24 SEARCH AND RESCUE 25 STEERING GEAR FAILURE 26 STRUCTURAL DAMAGE

13 ABANDON THE SHIP 1 Sound ALARM 2 Define the ship s position 3 Send distress signal, inform the Company RTG/ 4 Gather the crew, check if anybody is missing 1 st /2 nd Officer 5 Explain the reason for abandon 6 Take the log books, documents, charts, CE, RTG 7 Take Radar Transponder, VHF Muster List 8 Take additional food and water Cook 9 Start emergency generator/emergency lighting CE/Electrician 10 Activate EPIRB RTG/ 11 Lower the lifeboats/liferafts Muster List 12 Abandon the ship NOTE: DO NOT PANIC! SHIP IS THE SAFEST PLACE! DO NOT ABANDON UNTIL YOU ARE CONVINCED THAT THE SHIP CAN T BE SAVED OR THAT HELP COMES ON TIME! MOTOR BOATS TO ASSIST LIFERAFTS AND BOATS WITHOUT ENGINE! ALL BOATS AND LIFERAFTS TO STAY TOGETHER! STAY IN PLACE OF THE SHIP S POSITION! Issue: ISM Code ISO 9001:2000 Page 1 of 1

14 ABANDON THE SHIP 1. This form has to be used for training purposes and also as initial report to Company in case of real situation. It gives guideliness for activities related to this critical situation, but it is neither exhaustive nor limited to them. 1. This form has status of quality record. It must be filled in folder Z2 and kept permanently.

15 CARGO/DECK FIRE 1 Sound GENERAL ALARM for the EMERGENCY RESPONSE SQUADS to muster at stations 2 Shut down cargo and/or bunker operations, if any 3 Call the, inform ER, report all available info 4 Check all crew is present, check for wounded persons 5 Investigate the affected area, close doors, skylights, portholes, close fire doors, watertight doors, ventilation, prepare fire extinguishing system and attack the fire, effect boundary cooling 6 Stop ME, if necessary, switch off electrical circuits in affected area. 7 Alert Company, vessels in vicinity and nearest coastal station (if at sea) alert course and speed to wind effect and minimize fire spread 8 If in or near port, alert Port Authorities, make sure that the International Shore connection is available, ask for tugs if needed 2 nd Officer According to the muster list, Ch Engineer 9 Vessel position available at the radio station RTG, 10 At sea, prepare the lifeboats, stand-by for abandon the ship 11 Navigational warnings broadcast on all distress frequencies, stand-by on VHF channel Send distress message if fire not under control on all distress frequencies 13 At sea, exhibit light/shapes according to COLREG 72 as amended According to the muster list RTG, NOTE: For self-inflammable cargoes, such as some types of coal, in addition to the above check list use instructions in relevant documentation (BC Code, terminal instructions).

16 CARGO/DECK FIRE IF THE FIRE HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED 1 Inform the Company and Authorities, Investigate the affected area, damage, injuries 2 Check that all sources of ignition have been removed, ensure no further heat is being generated 3 Continue boundary cooling, if necessary 4 Determine cause of fire, equipment and spare parts needed for repairs 5 If there is a spill in connection with the fire, inform appropriate parties (refer to SOPEP or VRP plan, if within USA territorial waters 6 Endorse log book, make records and reports with all details, take photos, Ch Engineer NOTE: For ships under Liberian flag, form REPORT OF CASUALTY OR ACCIDENT must be fulfilled, too, and enclosed to the report.

17 COLLISION 1 Sound GENERAL ALARM 2 Stop the main engine 3 Call the and CE, define position 4 Switch to manual steering 5 Turn on the all lights (during the night), stand-by on VHF channel 16 6 Close all watertight doors List 7 Alert Company, vessels in vicinity and nearest coastal station 8 Gather the crew according to muster list, check if there is any wounded, dead or missing person 9 Sound all tanks and bilges, define the scope of damage, check if there is any flooded compartment and if there is any oil pollution 1 st & 2 nd Officer Bosun, 1 st &3 rd Officer 10 Raise the signal NOT UNDER COMMAND 11 Check vessel stability, bending moments and shearing forces, if necessary 12 Check and assist if the other vessel needs help, collect all information regarding to her 13 Record all activities (time of contact, position, time of all actions on bridge and in ER, speed, direction, declarations of officers, radio information from other ship) 14 Based on instructions From the company, shore stations, other ship and on his own judgement, start with separation of the ships (if stocked together) taking care of stability, maneuverability and pollution prevention, or any other activity including legal obligations (protest ) 15 Endorse the Log book accordingly, record all details and facts, take photos (if possible) 1 st Officer NOTE: DO NOT PANIC! USE DAMAGE CONTROL PLAN IF THE SHIP IS HOLDING SUCH DOCUMENT. For ships under Liberian flag, form REPORT OF CASUALTY OR ACCIDENT must be fulfilled, too, and enclosed to the report.

18 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION FAILURE 1 Call the and Chief Engineer 2 Engage alternate or emergency generator system 3 Switch on emergency lighting, check if steering gear system is correctly supplied from emergency switchboard/generator 4 Depending on the circumstances (traffic, sea conditions) take evasive actions as necessary, Electrician 5 Check position of vessels in the vicinity 6 Check for navigational hazards in the vicinity 7 Fix position of the vessel, note the time of failure 8 Warning broadcast on VHF channel 16, if necessary 9 Prepare for anchoring if considered necessary and possible 10 Check reason of failure, spares required or shore service needed RTG, 1 st officer Ch Engineer 11 Inform the Company 12 Endorse the Log book accordingly, record all details and facts, take photos (if possible) 1. This form has to be used for training purposes and also as initial report to Company in case of real situation. It gives guideliness for activities related to this critical situation, but it is neither exhaustive nor limited to them. 2. This form has status of quality record. It must be filled in folder Z2 and kept permanently.

19 ENGINE ROOM FIRE 1 Sound GENERAL ALARM for the EMERGENCY RESPONSE SQUADS to muster at stations 2 Shut down cargo and/or bunker operations, if any 3 Call the, report all available info 4 Check all crew is present, check for wounded persons 5 Investigate the affected area, close doors, skylights, portholes, close fire doors, watertight doors, ventilation, quick closing valves, fuel pumps, prepare fire extinguishing system and attack the fire, effect boundary cooling 6 Stop ME, if necessary, switch off electrical circuits in affected area, transfer any oil from the tanks in affected area to the other tanks. 7 Alert Company, vessels in vicinity and nearest coastal station (if at sea) alert course and speed to wind effect and minimize fire spread 8 If in or near port, alert Port Authorities, make sure that the International Shore connection is available, ask for tugs if needed 2 nd Officer According to the muster list, Ch Engineer 9 Vessel position available at the radio station RTG, 10 At sea, prepare the lifeboats, stand-by for abandon the ship 11 Navigational warnings broadcast on all distress frequencies, stand-by on VHF channel If the fire can not be extinguished by portable extinguishers and water, prepare for evacuation from the ER 13 Check that whole crew is evacuated from ER and activate fixed fire extinguishing system (CO2, Halon, foam ) 14 Send distress message if fire still not under control on all distress frequencies 15 At sea, exhibit light/shapes according to COLREG 72 as amended According to the muster list RTG, Ch Engineer Ch Engineer ISM Code ISO 9001: This form has to be used for training purposes and also as initial report to Company in case of real situation. It gives guideliness for activities related to this critical situation, but it is neither exhaustive nor limited to them. 2. This form has status of quality record. It must be filled in folder Z2 and kept permanently.

20 ENGINE ROOM FIRE IF THE FIRE HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED 1 Inform the Company and Authorities, Investigate the affected area, damage, injuries 2 Check that all sources of ignition have been removed, ensure no further heat is being generated 3 Continue boundary cooling, if necessary 4 Determine cause of fire, equipment and spare parts needed for repairs 6 Endorse log book, make records and reports with all details, take photos, Ch Engineer NOTE: For ships under Liberian flag, form REPORT OF CASUALTY OR ACCIDENT must be fulfilled, too, and enclosed to the report. ISM Code ISO 9001: This form has to be used for training purposes and also as initial report to Company in case of real situation. It gives guideliness for activities related to this critical situation, but it is neither exhaustive nor limited to them. 2. This form has status of quality record. It must be filled in folder Z2 and kept permanently.

21 FIRE IN SUPERSTRUCTURE 1 Sound GENERAL ALARM for the EMERGENCY RESPONSE SQUADS to muster at stations 2 Shut down cargo and/or bunker operations, if any 3 Call the, inform ER, report all available info 4 Check all crew is present, check for wounded persons 5 Investigate the affected area, close doors, skylights, portholes, close fire doors, watertight doors, ventilation, prepare fire extinguishing system and attack the fire, effect boundary cooling 6 Stop ME, if necessary, switch off electrical circuits in affected area. 7 Alert Company, vessels in vicinity and nearest coastal station (if at sea) alert course and speed to wind effect and minimize fire spread 8 If in or near port, alert Port Authorities, make sure that the International Shore connection is available, ask for tugs if needed 2 nd Officer According to the muster list, Ch Engineer 9 Vessel position available at the radio station RTG, 10 At sea, prepare the lifeboats, stand-by for abandon the ship 11 Navigational warnings broadcast on all distress frequencies, stand-by on VHF channel Send distress message if fire not under control on all distress frequencies 13 At sea, exhibit light/shapes according to COLREG 72 as amended According to the muster list RTG, ISM Code ISO 9001: This form has to be used for training purposes and also as initial report to Company in case of real situation. It gives guideliness for activities related to this critical situation, but it is neither exhaustive nor limited to them. 2. This form has status of quality record. It must be filled in folder Z2 and kept permanently.

22 FIRE IN SUPERSTRUCTURE IF THE FIRE HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED 1 Inform the Company and Authorities, Investigate the affected area, damage, injuries 2 Check that all sources of ignition have been removed, ensure no further heat is being generated 3 Continue boundary cooling, if necessary 4 Determine cause of fire, equipment and spare parts needed for repairs 6 Endorse log book, make records and reports with all details, take photos, Ch Engineer NOTE: For ships under Liberian flag, form REPORT OF CASUALTY OR ACCIDENT must be fulfilled, too, and enclosed to the report. ISM Code ISO 9001: This form has to be used for training purposes and also as initial report to Company in case of real situation. It gives guideliness for activities related to this critical situation, but it is neither exhaustive nor limited to them. 2. This form has status of quality record. It must be filled in folder Z2 and kept permanently.

23 GROUNDING 1 Sound GENERAL ALARM 2 Call the and inform engine control room 3 VESSEL EMERGENCY SQUAD mustered in stations and all personnel present 1 st Officer 4 Stop the main engine CE 5 Close watertight doors, check the damage, check/sound all compartments close to the flooded area, if any 1 st Officer, Boatswain 6 Stand-by/start emergency bilge injection system, ballast system 7 Shut down/protect electrical equipment in vicinity of water/liquid, CE CE, Electrician 8 Check if there is any pollution 1 st Officer 9 Alert Company, vessels in vicinity and nearest coastal station, ask for tugs and assistance 10 Vessel position available at the radio station RTG, 11 Navigational warnings broadcast on all distress frequencies, stand-by on VHF channel Send distress message if ship can not sustain the damage on all distress frequencies, prepare for evacuation RTG, 13 If the situation is under control, exhibit light/shapes according to COLREG 72 as amended 14 Check the tide, weather forecast, depths, drafts, prepare Emergency Towing Arrangement, if fitted 15 Investigate possibility to release the ship by ME, transfer the fuel and ballast, calculate the moments and forces. 16 Co-operate with all parties involved in salvage operation, taking account the safety and pollution aspects 17 Endorse the Log book accordingly, record all details and facts, take photos (if possible) NOTE: For ships under Liberian flag, form REPORT OF CASUALTY OR ACCIDENT must be fulfilled, too, and enclosed to the report. ISM Code ISO 9001: This form has to be used for training purposes and also as initial report to Company in case of real situation. It gives guideliness for activities related to this critical situation, but it is neither exhaustive nor limited to them. 2. This form has status of quality record. It must be filled in folder Z2 and kept permanently.

24 GYRO COMPASS FAILURE 1 Change over to manual steering mode 2 Call the 3 The Engineer of the Watch informed 4 Magnetic compass checking every watch 5 Inform the Company 6 Service for gyro informed RTG, 7 Effect of failure on other navigational aids considered (i.e. autopilot, radars, etc) 8 Endorse the Log book accordingly, record all details and facts, take photos (if possible) 1 st Officer ISM Code ISO 9001: This form has to be used for training purposes and also as initial report to Company in case of real situation. It gives guideliness for activities related to this critical situation, but it is neither exhaustive nor limited to them. 2. This form has status of quality record. It must be filled in folder Z2 and kept permanently.

25 MAIN PROPULSION FAILURE 1 Call the 2 Rudder, bow and stern thrusters (where fitted) used to the best navigational advantage 3 Check proximity to other vessels in vicinity, broadcast warnings on VHF channel 16 4 Fix position of the vessel 5 Preparing for anchoring, if possible, Bosun 6 Assess weather, current and drift 7 Enable NOT UNDER COMMAND shapes or lights, switch on deck lights 8 Establish if repair is possible by vessel s staff CE, 9 Inform the Company 10 Define the time needed for repair, determine the assistance if needed (tugs, salvage, rescue), spare parts required at the next port, retain damaged parts CE, 11 Endorse the Log book accordingly, record all details and facts NOTE: IF THE FAILURE HAPPENED DURING MANEUVERING, INFORM THE PILOT IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT THE PORT AUTHORITIES FOR ADVICE REGARDING TUG ASSISTANCE AND ANCHORING. For ships under Liberian flag, form REPORT OF CASUALTY OR ACCIDENT must be fulfilled, too, and enclosed to the report. ISM Code ISO 9001: This form has to be used for training purposes and also as initial report to Company in case of real situation. It gives guideliness for activities related to this critical situation, but it is neither exhaustive nor limited to them. 2. This form has status of quality record. It must be filled in folder Z2and kept permanently.

26 MAN OVERBOARD 1 Turn the steering wheel on side where the person fell to the sea 2 Release lifebuoy with light and smoke signal 3 Activate MOB command on GPS receiver, sound GENERAL ALARM 4 Inform the engine and place it stand-by, call the master 5 Post lookout with binoculars to find the person or keep it in sight 6 Commence Williamson turn if possible (check position of other vessels) 7 VESSEL EMERGENCY SQUAD to prepare rescue boat/lifeboat for launching and rescuing 8 Fix vessel s position and pass it to GMDSS station, send urgency message on all distress frequencies, stand-by on VHF channel 16 9 Alert vessels in vicinity (if any), warning them as necessary by sound or light signals, advise them about the progress of the operations and if any assistance is required ABS, 1 st Officer RTG, 1 st Officer RTG, 10 Contact the Company 11 Maneuver to pick up the man 12 Have the first aid kit ready together with stretcher and blankets, upon recovery of the person treat him for shock and injuries as per Medical Guide 2 nd Officer 13 Recover lifeboat 3 rd Officer, Bosman 14 Send appropriate message through GMDSS station to notify the end of the emergency 13 Endorse the Log book accordingly, record all details and facts, take photos (if possible) RTG, 1 st Officer NOTE: For ships under Liberian flag, form REPORT OF CASUALTY OR ACCIDENT must be fulfilled, too, and enclosed to the report. Also, see procedure LIFE SAVING in the VESSEL SAFETY MANUAL. ISM Code ISO 9001: This form has to be used for training purposes and also as initial report to Company in case of real situation. It gives guideliness for activities related to this critical situation, but it is neither exhaustive nor limited to them. 2. This form has status of quality record. It must be filled in folder Z2 and kept permanently.

27 SEARING GEAR FAILURE 1 Call the 2 Inform Engine Room 3 Engage alternate or emergency steering system Ch Engineer 4 Depending on the circumstances (traffic, sea conditions) take evasive actions as necessary (ME astern ) 5 Check position of vessels in the vicinity 6 Check for navigational hazards in the vicinity 7 Fix position of the vessel, note the time of failure 8 Warning broadcast on VHF channel 16 RTG, 9 Prepare for anchoring if considered necessary and possible 10 Check reason of failure, spares required or shore service needed 1 st officer Ch Engineer 11 Inform the Company 12 Pass position of vessel to GMDSS station RTG, 13 Exhibit lights or shapes according to COLREG 72, as amended and switch on deck lights if necessary 14 Endorse the Log book accordingly, record all details and facts, take photos (if possible) ISM Code ISO 9001: This form has to be used for training purposes and also as initial report to Company in case of real situation. It gives guideliness for activities related to this critical situation, but it is neither exhaustive nor limited to them. 2. This form has status of quality record. It must be filled in folder Z2 and kept permanently.