This section covers emergency operations on board, including emergency measures, organizational structure, alarms, emergency procedures, and first-aid treatment. Guidelines provided in the syllabus.

First-Aid Treatment:

• Emphasize familiarization with ‘emergency procedures’ in the Cargo Data Sheet of the carried cargo.
• In accidents involving cargo, take proper action as recommended in the Cargo Data Sheet.

Planning and Preparation:

• Essential for successful emergency handling.
• Information readily available:
  • Type of cargo and its disposition
  • Location of other hazardous substances
  • General arrangement plan of the ship
  • Stability information
  • Location of fire-fighting equipment and instructions for its use

Important Actions in an Emergency:

• Give audible and visual warnings (bells, whistles, klaxons, other audible devices; flashing lights).
• Advise command centre of location and nature of emergency.
• Promptly activate Emergency Shutdown (ESD) and stop cargo-related operations; close valves and openings in tanks as initiated by ESD system.
• Remove any craft alongside.

Location of Safety Equipment:

• Breathing apparatus
• Protective clothing
• Approved portable electric lights
• Instruments for measuring oxygen and other gases
• First-aid kits
• Tank evacuation equipment
• Fire-fighting equipment with instructions for use

Maintenance:

• All equipment needed in emergencies maintained in good order and ready for use.
• Important items: fire-fighting equipment, breathing apparatus, protective clothing, alarm systems, communication systems, arrangement plans.