Contigency Plan for Fire
GENERAL NOTES
Initial Action ((by person detecting the FIRE)):
*Activate the nearest manual activator for General Alarm (six or more short blasts followed by one prolonged blast).
*Advise the Officer of the Watch
*If possible, extinguish fire with nearest extinguisher
*If unable to extinguish, close all doors/openings and proceed to Emergency Stations
When the Emergency Signal Sounds: o All persons on board muster at their respective muster stations; o All groups conduct a roll call and report to the command center; o Emergency team tackles the emergency with other groups giving support as instructed; o In port, summon shore assistance.
Checklist for Emergency:
Fire
o Ventilation Control o Fuel Control o Search and Rescue o Electrical Circuits o Boundary Cooling o Portable Fire Fighting Equipment o Breathing Apparatus o Fixed Fire Fighting Equipment
Personal Rescue o Breathing Apparatus o Access o Resuscitation and First Aid o Removal o After Care
Oil Spill o Fire Hazard o Containment o Inform Authorities o Clean up
Collision / Stranding o Assess Damage o Control Flooding and Pollution
Rescue Boat o Communication o Additional Equipment o Launching o Recovery
Command Team Actions
Muster on Bridge
o If in Port, advise the terminal or berth supervisor to summon shore assistance. Also advise these parties if Hazardous Cargo is on board; o Commence a log of events; o If at sea, transmit a ‘Safety’, ‘Urgency” or ‘Distress’ signal if considered necessary; o Receive the muster reports of onboard personnel to ensure all are safe and accounted for and initiate onboard search and Rescue if necessary; If in Port send all non-essential personnel ashore; o At sea, adjust ship’s course and speed to minimize any adverse effects of the prevailing wind and weather on the fire and
Initial Action ((by person detecting the FIRE)):
*Activate the nearest manual activator for General Alarm (six or more short blasts followed by one prolonged blast).
*Advise the Officer of the Watch
*If possible, extinguish fire with nearest extinguisher
*If unable to extinguish, close all doors/openings and proceed to Emergency Stations
When the Emergency Signal Sounds: o All persons on board muster at their respective muster stations; o All groups conduct a roll call and report to the command center; o Emergency team tackles the emergency with other groups giving support as instructed; o In port, summon shore assistance.
Checklist for Emergency:
Fire
o Ventilation Control o Fuel Control o Search and Rescue o Electrical Circuits o Boundary Cooling o Portable Fire Fighting Equipment o Breathing Apparatus o Fixed Fire Fighting Equipment
Personal Rescue o Breathing Apparatus o Access o Resuscitation and First Aid o Removal o After Care
Oil Spill o Fire Hazard o Containment o Inform Authorities o Clean up
Collision / Stranding o Assess Damage o Control Flooding and Pollution
Rescue Boat o Communication o Additional Equipment o Launching o Recovery
Command Team Actions
Muster on Bridge
o If in Port, advise the terminal or berth supervisor to summon shore assistance. Also advise these parties if Hazardous Cargo is on board; o Commence a log of events; o If at sea, transmit a ‘Safety’, ‘Urgency” or ‘Distress’ signal if considered necessary; o Receive the muster reports of onboard personnel to ensure all are safe and accounted for and initiate onboard search and Rescue if necessary; If in Port send all non-essential personnel ashore; o At sea, adjust ship’s course and speed to minimize any adverse effects of the prevailing wind and weather on the fire and