EUROPEAN COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 2002/59/EC:
The European Council Directive 2002/59/EEC relates to vessels over 300 GT and any vessel carrying dangerous or polluting goods bound for or leaving EU ports. Such vessels should report to the relevant port authority at least 24h in advance.
MERCHANT SHIPPING (TRAFFIC MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS) REGULATIONS 2004:
NOTIFICATION PRIOR TO ENTRY INTO PORTS [...]
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No Comments »It is the responsibility of the Master to do the voyage with all possible speed but the Master will always adjust the speed according to the rule “Safety First”. In order to obtain maximum economy in operation of the vessel the Master will consult with the Chief Engineer about a convenient power supply from engine.
The [...]
Posted in Navigation Tags: aids, anchor watch, anchorage, anchors, br, bridge crew, bridge duty, bridge equipment, chief engineer, circumstances, clarity, emergency procedures, helmsman, information radio, maximum economy, muster list, nautical charts, oow, power supply, proximity, radio communication, safe way, sea passage, seaman, taking into consideration, technical aids, traffic, visual contact No Comments »If fire/ explosion occur onboard in the accommodation the Master and crew shall act in accordance with the vessel’s Station Bill. The chief officer/ chief engineer will initiate the following steps with the vessel’s fire teams to bring the situation under control.
Locate soonest where the fire/ explosion has taken place.
Try to determine the extent of [...]
If a fire/ explosion occur onboard on deck or other areas outside engine- and technical rooms, the Master and crew shall act in accordance with the vessel’s Station Bill. The chief officer/ chief engineer will initiate the following steps with the vessel’s fire teams to bring the situation under control.
If applicable stop ventilation and close [...]
Posted in Ships Safety Procedure Tags: anchorage, bunkering, chief engineer, chief officer, environmental pollution, extent, fire area, fire brigade, fire explosion, fire teams, guns, monitors, port authorities, powder cannons, priorities, situation under control, ventilation, water spray No Comments »If a fire/ explosion occur onboard in the engine room or other technical rooms the Master and crew shall act in accordance with the vessel’s Station Bill. The chief engineer/ chief officer will initiate the following steps with the vessel’s fire teams to bring the situation under control.
Stop ventilation and close all air intakes
Locate soonest [...]
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