Emergency response OOW - White Cliffs Maritime

Drills

What are the statutory drill requirements?

Abandon ship - 1 x per month or when more 25% crew change not more than 24 hours after departure
Fire - 1 x per month or when more 25% crew change not more than 24 hours after departure
ISPS - every 3 months or when more 25% crew change
Lifeboat launch and recovery - every 3 month
Rescue Boat - every month
Davit launched life raft - every 4 months
Emergency steering - every 3 months
Enclosed space drill – every 2 months

What does varying drills do?

Where can more information about drills be found

What are the requirements for an abandon ship drill?

Vessel must hold up to date muster lists
Station bill verified for correct alarm signals, communications channel, duties of crew
One duty per person
Crew aware of devolved command in station bill
OOW in charge of survival craft SART and EPIRB.
Operator for engine
Station bill states who is responsible for maintenance of life saving appliances
Lifeboat periodically board when stowed -> not with full complement
General alarm tested

What are the requirements for a Fire Drill?

As per MGN 71
Conduct if real outbreak
Use realistic control measures
Vary position of fire and nature -> accommodation, oil / chemical, machinery, cargo and galley
Test run main fire pump and emergency pump
Closing of fire flaps, doors, hatches, ventilation and power
Test fixed system with as much realism as possible
One fire extinguisher to be discharged
Ensure all equipment is returned back to service
Instructions in fire prevention
Operate watertight doors in fire drill
Make drill report, enter in official log book

What does varying drills do?

What does varying drills do?

What does varying drills do?