Immediate Actions
a Call the Master.
b Check for injuries, damage to the vessel and cargo. Check the presence of dangerous structural defects, possible leaks, spillage or movement of goods, dangerous list, take the sounding of tanks and holds.
c “Standby” crew.
d Prepare lifeboats and life-saving equipment.
e Store the radio in standby mode – the current and updated position is available.
f Display the corresponding signal in the International Signal Code Guide. (VHF can also be used to indicate disaster).
g Write the exact position on the chart with the title. Record the time.
h Take sounds around the ship. Draw a ship with drafts before and after grounding, indicating the sound and texture of the bottom. Record time recordings.
i Check the tide table for HW and LW time and range.
j Check weather forecast, wind and current, direction and strength.
k Consider the risk of strong waves, strong currents or floods, and if filling empty tanks is necessary to prevent the vessel from drifting above or above ground.
l Evaluate whether remelting attempts should be made based on the above information and calculations of stability and stability, possible cargo illumination (or, at worst, scenario knockout), and possible propeller and rudder damage that may cause maneuvering problems once corrected. Consider the increased risk of oil spills.
m. The risk of oil spills should not be underestimated. Therefore, always be prepared to prevent oil pollution. (Link: SOPEP Manual). Some government agencies may require contractors to clean up backup work before allowing any retrofit attempts.
n It may be advisable to wait with an attempt to sink until the ships are at the ground, possible damage to the propeller, rudder. The main engines, steering gear and / or oil tanks, as well as the arrival of cleaning contractors, are carefully studied.
o Take the necessary measures to minimize further damage to personnel, the environment and ships. (SOPEP manual used in case of oil spill)
Then:
p Report to the Company is sole Master Jobs in the fastest and most efficient way. Keep them informed.
q Always enter any actions taken in the ship’s log.
