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.
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