Machine translation from English source
Collision on inland waterways (pilot waters) and port areas
Immediate Action
Call the captain
Check for injuries, damage to vessel and cargo. Check for possible leaks, probe tanks and holds. (SALVAGE OWN SHIP PLAN to be used in case of rescue).
The crew is on standby.
Prepare lifeboats and rescue equipment.
Keep the radio on standby - with current and updated position.
Show the applicable signal from the International Signal Manual (VHF can also be used to indicate distress). Applicants for Ukrainian seafarer vacancies must be well acquainted with actions in emergency situations.
Record the time and location of the collision.
Then:
Take necessary measures to minimize further damage to personnel, the environment and ships. (SOPEP guidelines for use in the event of an oil spill).
Contact the other vessel or the owner of the damaged item or any other responsible party (such as the harbor master or lock master):
Please include your vessel's name, call sign, port of registry, nationality, owner's name and destination.
Request the same information from another vessel.
Offer your help and that of the other vessel.
Be aware of the danger to other traffic.
Maintain VHF contact for as long as necessary.
Report to the Company in the fastest and most efficient way. Keep them constantly updated. Report on VHF port authorities.
Keep a permanent record of any actions taken in the ship's log.
Grounding
Call the captain
Check for injuries, damage to vessel and cargo. Check for dangerous structural defects, possible leaks, cargo leakage or cargo movement, list of dangerous places, conduct soundings of tanks and holds (REPRODUCTION OF THE SHIP'S OWN PLAN to be used in case of salvage).
Crew "on standby"
Prepare lifeboats and rescue equipment.
Keep the radio on standby - with current and updated position.
Show the corresponding signal from the Manual of the International Code of Signals. (VHF can also be used to indicate distress).
Indicate the exact position on the nautical chart indicating the course. Time fix (vacancies for Ukrainian sailors).
Do sounding around the ship. Draw the boat with a slope before and after grounding, indicating the accepted values, as well as the texture of the bottom. Record the probing time.
Check the tide table for times and range of HW and LW.
Check the weather forecast, wind and current, direction and strength.
Consider the risk of strong waves, strong currents or flooding, and the need to fill empty tanks to prevent the vessel from moving up or away from its grounding.
Evaluate whether a re-sail should be attempted or not based on the information above and calculations of trim and stability, possible lightening of the load (or in the worst case scenario, ejection of the Scenerio's cargo), and possible damage to the propeller and rudder that could cause maneuvering problems once surfaced. Consider the increased risk of oil spills (vacancies for Ukrainian sailors).
Don't underestimate the risk of an oil spill. Therefore, always make preparations to prevent oil contamination. (Ref: SOPEP Guide). Some government agencies may require contractors to clear on standby before allowing any reuse attempts.
It would be advisable to wait to attempt another voyage until the ships are at the grounding site, possible damage to the propeller, rudder. The main engine, steering gear and/or lube oil tanks are thoroughly inspected, as well as the arrival of cleaning contractors.
Take necessary measures to minimize further damage to personnel, the environment and ships. (SOPEP guidelines for use in the event of an oil spill)
Then:
Accountable to the Company in the fastest and most efficient way. Keep them constantly updated. Keep a permanent record of any actions taken in the ship's log.
